S3E8 - Leading with Heart: Balancing Career and Family with Nicki Hill
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In this episode, Nicki Hill, principal of North Tom Price Primary School, shares her inspiring journey of balancing a demanding leadership role with family life. From her transition from the Goldfields to Perth, Nicki reflects on the challenges she faced, the strategic choices she made to prioritize her family, and how embracing vulnerability and self-trust shaped her leadership path.
Nicki’s passion for early childhood education shines as she explores the critical developmental years from birth to age eight. She discusses the transformative impact of early interventions, the importance of literacy, and the delicate balance between structured learning and play. With a focus on the digital age, Nicki emphasizes the need to nurture oral language skills to build resilience and strong communication in young learners.
Join us as Nicki reflects on her transition to principalship, the art of building collaborative teams, and the value of succession planning. She also shares how professional coaching has been a game-changer in her growth, offering insights beyond the support of family and colleagues. This episode is a heartfelt look at leading with authenticity, the courage to step outside your comfort zone, and the power of supportive networks in both personal and professional growth.
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Chapters
1. Leadership Journey and Family Balance (00:00:00)
2. Early Childhood Education (00:07:29)
3. Career Development and Leadership Growth (00:17:51)
4. Building a Collaborative Leadership Team (00:24:57)
5. Supportive Networks and Personal Growth (00:35:52)
6. Professional Coaching for Personal Growth (00:39:42)
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