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The Fulfilled Leader with Jean BalfourAuthor: Jean Balfour - I Coach Senior Leaders to Build Emotional Resilience & Find Fulfillment
For leaders who want to thrive - not just survive.Leadership can be lonely, overwhelming, and emotionally draining. But it doesnt have to be. Join Master Certified Coach Jean Balfour as she brings honesty, depth, and warmth to conversations about what it really takes to lead with resilience, clarity, and purpose.In The Fulfilled Leader, Jean explores the inner world of leadershipthe doubts, the burnout, the self-sabotage - and the transformative practices that help leaders feel more grounded, empowered, and fulfilled.Youll hear practical insights from neuroscience, psychology, coaching, and real leadership experience. Whether its solo reflections or conversations with inspiring guests, this podcast is your space to pause, reflect, and grow. Listen every week and watch the way you lead, and live your life, transform forever.New episodes every week. Subscribe now and join a global community of leaders who are redefining success from the inside out. Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Careers, Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Leading with Compassion Through Crisis: A Conversation with Elaine Robinson
Episode 114
Tuesday, 21 October, 2025
In this moving and deeply human conversation, Jean welcomes Elaine Robinson, Principal of Sir Manasseh Meyer International School in Singapore. With over 25 years in education, Elaine has led schools across the UK and internationally with vision, courage, and compassion.Elaine shares openly about her leadership journey, from navigating the complexities of leading a school community through COVID-19 to facing her own profound personal loss while continuing to lead with authenticity, grace, and care.Together, Jean and Elaine explore what it truly means to be a compassionate leader - one who holds space for both accountability and humanity, structure and softness, courage and vulnerability.In This EpisodeYou’ll hear about:The power of compassionate leadership and how it transforms school cultures.How to hold people accountable with kindness and clarity.The importance of creating safe and bold spaces for teachers, students, and staff to bring their whole selves to work.The role of community and teamwork in sustaining leadership through challenge.Elaine’s deeply personal story of leading through her husband’s illness and loss, and what it taught her about resilience, faith, and compassion for self. Sign up to my weekly newsletter. Book a free strategy call: https://calendly.com/jean-balfour/30min Learn more about my work: https://jeanbalfour.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanbalfour/
