S2 | E1 - The Leader I Chose to Become

S2 | E1 - The Leader I Chose to Become

From Teachable the Podcast by Curtis Huysamen

March 22, 2026 · 56 min · Season 2 · Episode 1

About this episode

The episode features a candid discussion on the realities of leadership in education, focusing on resilience and personal journeys.

Season 2 of Teachable the Podcast begins with a conversation that goes beyond titles and into the reality behind them. In this episode, I sit down with an experienced education leader whose journey has been shaped not just by roles and responsibilities, but by the challenges that came with them - broken expectations, difficult environments, bias, and the courage it takes to keep showing up. This is not a polished success story. It’s an honest reflection on resilience, identity, and what leadership really looks like when things don’t go to plan. What stood out most was the honesty—the kind that makes you pause and reflect on your own journey, your own decisions, and the spaces we create for others. If you’re in education, leadership, or simply navigating your own path, this conversation will stay with you. Follow Tamima here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamima-jahanzeb-mufti-npqsl-15224a14/ If you would like to support Teachable, please consider contributing to the costs here: https://pay.nomodapp.com/en/l/438aeb4b04034a2f/ Follow and Connect here: https://linktr.ee/snapperturtlestudios

People in this episode

Guest: Tamima Jahanzeb Mufti

Topics covered

  • leadership
  • education
  • resilience
  • identity

Keywords

  • broken expectations
  • difficult environments
  • courage
  • honesty
  • reflection

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