Stories

Kathryn: what leadership means to me

Kathryn, a practice manager in children protection, reflects on her experience on the Pathways programme and what leadership means in her role.

Nahida: embracing my authentic self

Nahida, Service Manager in Essex, embraces her authentic self and lived experience of care as a leader in social work.

Deborah: collaborating to create change

Deborah is leading on some big changes in her organisation so she joined the Pathways programme to develop her leadership style.

Rochelle: understanding the power of feedback

Through feedback, Rochelle understands what being a leader really means and how the Pathways programme reshaped her intentions.

Rachel: becoming more than a manager

Rachel is investing in her team in the way she feels she’s been invested in, since completing the Pathways programme.

Kaz: I’ve achieved so much in the past year since training

Kaz feels more confident, visible and active at work, contributing ideas and challenging decisions since completing the Pathways programme.

Kakoli: the difference between being a leader and a manager

On the Pathways programme, Kakoli discovered she was a leader, not just a social work manager.

Samantha: I knew I could make a difference

Samantha uses her personal experiences to connect with her team and inspire others to make a positive impact.

Charmaine: shaping a culture where staff want to stay

I’ve thought more about workplace culture and how to improve working relationships so that we can better serve children and families in our area.