#13 Servant Leadership with Sahreen Siddiqui

05/09/2025 39 min
#13 Servant Leadership with Sahreen Siddiqui

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Send us a textGuest: Sahreen SiddiquiPosition: Educator, Headteacher, Executive Leader and Consultant Location: London, UKKey Themes Discussed:Service-Centred LeadershipSahreen explores how service forms the foundation of her leadership philosophy, driving her commitment to student achievement, staff empowerment, and effective school leadership. This value system shapes every aspect of her professional approach and personal mission.Servant Leadership in EducationThe conversation delves into Sahreen's deep understanding of servant leadership principles and their practical application in educational settings. She discusses how this leadership style influences her role as a school leader while balancing her responsibilities as a mother and community member.Career Transitions and Global EducationSahreen provides valuable guidance for international education professionals considering a return to their home countries, with specific focus on navigating opportunities within the UK's state sector schools. Her insights are particularly relevant for educators making cross-border career transitions.Challenging Professional MythsThe episode addresses common misconceptions within the global education profession. Sahreen encourages listeners to question established assumptions and work toward bridging professional divisions to create more inclusive career pathways across international educational landscapes.Target AudienceThis episode will resonate with:Educational leaders and administratorsInternational education professionalsWomen in leadership positionsEducators considering career transitionsThose interested in servant leadership principlesKey TakeawaysService as a foundational leadership value can drive meaningful change in educational settingsServant leadership offers a powerful framework for school leadersInternational experience can be successfully leveraged in domestic education systemsProfessional myths and divisions can be challenged to create broader opportunitiesLeadership extends beyond professional roles into family and community contexts

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