About this episode

Jenny Cole discusses the importance of authenticity and storytelling in leadership interviews.

Send us Fan Mail Walking into a leadership interview can feel overwhelming, especially in the high-pressure world of educational leadership. But what if the key to success isn’t about having perfect answers, but about telling authentic, memorable stories? After 15 years of coaching school leaders, I’ve seen how striving for perfection often backfires. Interview panels aren’t looking for textbook responses – they want to connect with a real person who brings genuine value, courage, and perspec...

People in this episode

Host: Jenny Cole

Topics covered

• interview skills
• educational leadership
• storytelling
• authenticity
• coaching

Keywords

• leadership interview
• coaching school leaders
• authentic stories
• interview panels
• educational leadership

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