How do leaders in school shift from feeling overwhelmed and stifled to empowered and self-expressed? They work with one of our Champions, Dr. Paula Gordon. In this episode we explore her past in education and how it opened up space for her path in coaching and consulting.
About the Guest:
Dr. Paula Gordon, Ph.D. is a visionary school leader. She has spent over 25 years working as a Teacher, Principal, Vice Principal, and Dean in the United States, Venezuela, South Africa, and Kuwait.
Dr. Gordon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT; a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Howard University, Washington, DC, and a Ph.D. in Education Policy from Rutgers University, New Jersey.
With extensive experience in instructional leadership, teacher development, building effective learning cultures for schools and classrooms, data-driven instruction, and curriculum design, Dr. Gordon gets results for schools. PG Global Ed. Consulting has the tools needed to support school leaders and teachers as they transform practices and impact achievement for all students.
Stay Connected with Paula:
Website: https://www.pgglobaledconsulting.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulagordon
Timestamps:
00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:23 Alex welcomes Paula to the show + she shares her professional background
05:30 Paula’s 1st experience coming to the U.S.
08:38 How being an introvert has served her coaching practice
10:00 The impact of Paula’s parents on her coaching practice
14:00 How Paula leads and allows her clients to be their authentic selves
18:20 Who are Paula’s dream clients?
22:30 Paula shares how school leaders can start to prioritize tasks
24:53 Navigating resistance from clients
27:20 The mindset of women transitioning within their careers
31:13 The shift from employee to entrepreneur
33:10 How Paula found her way into the collective
35:35 What’s next for Paula?
37:10 Where to connect with Paula | Final thoughts + acknowledgments
39:54 Ending Credits
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