Networks, Mentors, and Sponsors with Liz Duffy and Adrienne Waller

Strong networks, mentors, and sponsors are extremely valuable when building a business in education, particularly in the international school sector. Networks allow you to connect with potential partners, investors, employees, and customers. Mentors are experienced entrepreneurs who can provide guidance, share best practices, and help you navigate challenges. Sponsors are influential individuals who can endorse your business, open doors to new opportunities, and lend credibility.

Ever feel stuck in your education career? Wish you had a magic formula for success? ✨

This episode of the ISS EDUlearn: Ask Me Anything podcast is your golden ticket!

Join Liz Duffy, President of International Schools Services, and educator extraordinaire Adrienne Walter for a powerful conversation about the game-changing power of networks, mentors, and sponsors.

You'll learn:

• How Liz and Adrienne leveraged these connections to crush their goals last year (and how they'll propel Adrienne's upcoming children's book to success!)
• Actionable tips to build a rockstar network and find the perfect mentor or sponsor (especially for women in leadership! ‍)
• Why stepping outside your comfort zone is essential for educator growth

Timestamps:

• [4:14] Meet the Powerhouse Duo: Get to know Liz Duffy and Adrienne Walter, and their journeys in education.

• [6:02] Liz's Network to Success: Discover how Liz leveraged connections to achieve her goals last year.

• [9:18] Building Up for Book Launch: See how networks, mentors, and sponsors will propel Adrienne's children's book forward.

• [12:00] Who's the Star?: Learn about the inspiring main character in Adrienne's book.

• [14:00] Breaking Gender Barriers: Explore why women sometimes choose career paths based on gender stereotypes.

• [15:49] The Mentorship Magic: Hear about the mentorships that shaped Liz and Adrienne's careers.

• [20:50] Women Supporting Women: Get actionable tips on how female leaders can sponsor each other.

• [25:55] Men as Champions: Learn how men can become stronger sponsors for women in education.

Notable quotes:

●     “Doing new activities and putting yourself out there in spaces that you are uncomfortable with is important for all of us educators.”

●     “Women in leadership must build each other up and help one another.”

●     “If we only mentor people who look just like us, nothing will change.”

Let’s Connect

Connect with Liz Duffy:

●  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-duffy-25110b127/

● Connect with Adrienne Waller - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennemwaller/

Connect with Dr. Dana Specker Watts:

●     https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaspeckerwatts/

Connect with Mike Pierre:

●     https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/

More resources

●     Head over to iss.edu/events to see future PD's that ISS is offering for the SY 24-25.

●     Join the Diversity Collaborative platform-https://info.iss.edu/sign-up-diversity-collaborative

●     Head over to https://seniaacademy.org/link/0S40Ne to check out inclusion education practices for individuals with disabilities and ensure their potential is fully maximized.

●     Please visit inspirecitizens.org to register for the Global Citizenship

●     Are you looking forward to a successful career to teach anywhere in the world? Head over to https://moreland.edu/ for online innovative education programs.