Leading with intent

About this episode

Dr. Kath Cooper discusses intentional leadership in early childhood education and the importance of supporting Rainbow Families.

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Kath Cooper as we explore the essence of intentional leadership in early childhood education. Dr. Cooper shares her journey as a leader, her passion for supporting Rainbow Families, and her expertise as a Gallup Strengths Coach. This episode dives into the power of understanding individual strengths, fostering inclusive environments, and leading with purpose and authenticity. Whether you're an ECE leader, educator, or advocate fo...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Kath Cooper

Topics covered

• intentional leadership
• early childhood education
• inclusive environments
• individual strengths
• authenticity

Keywords

• intentional leadership
• early childhood education
• Rainbow Families
• Gallup Strengths Coach
• inclusive environments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Gallup, Rainbow Families

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