Lead and Learn - HQ Early Years

About Lead and Learn - HQ Early Years

Welcome to Lead and Learn with your host Laura, Early Years Expert and Leadership Coach from HQ Early Years. Hi! I’m Laura - Join me as I dive into the journeys of exceptional leaders from the early years industry, to share their insights and experiences. Through conversation with my guests, you'll hear inspiring stories, discover the motivational moments that shaped their paths, and uncover the unique strengths that have driven their success. Together we hope to provide valuable wisdom from real life experiences that inspire you on your own leadership journey.

Publisher

Laura - HQ Early Years

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Sept 2024

Latest episode

26 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Nov 2025

   Episode 30 - Leadership Journey with Jo Caswell

   In this episode of Lead and Learn, Jo Caswell joins us to share her journey into early years. From the challenges to the triumphs, Jo reflects on her experiences and the lessons she’s gathered along the way. Packed with insight and inspiration, this conversation is a celebration of the joys of working with young children.

2. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Episode 29 - Leadership Journey with Teresa Brooke

   Teresa Brooke joins the Lead and Learn Podcast to share her journey into leadership and the experiences that have shaped her along the way. She reflects on the joy of working in the early years, sharing why this sector is such a rewarding and inspiring place to build a career. Teresa offers insights, stories, and lessons from her path in leadership, celebrating the impact of nurturing, supporting, and guiding young learners while fostering a fulfilling professional journey.

3. 

   29 Oct 2025

   Episode 28 - Leadership Journey with Michelle Windridge

   In this episode of Lead and Learn, we’re joined by Michelle Windridge to hear about her journey into early years and the insights she’s gained along the way. We explore team dynamics, respect in the workplace, and ways to enhance experiences for children, including practical ideas around school readiness and smooth transitions, offering inspiration for leaders and practitioners alike.

Who has been a guest on Lead and Learn - HQ Early Years

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• Sarah Green
• Chris Langdon-Casey
• Karen Derbyshire
• Glenn
• Jess

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

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