EP7: Making the World a Better Place, One Leader at a Time with Rachel Rosen

Yet again, I’m so amazed by the women I get to talk to on this
show.  It gives me hope for the world every, single time…
Rachel is a teacher, an activist, a leader, and a hugely kind
hearted person.  


She tackles big, challenging topics of racial equity, school
inclusion, new models for leadership, and more.  From being
a school teacher to a principal to an educational leadership
coach, she really approaches these topics with heart and courage.


Rachel tells stories about how she was a bit of an unlikely
leader in this work, given her background from a small town in
Texas, but was pushed by her students and life experiences to go
deeper into her values and speak out.  


We talk about courageous conversations, deeper listening, and how
we can all do better.  She also breaks down the work of her
company, SPARK for Humanity, and how it came to be born (even
when she didn’t expect it).  And the “naked” moment she
cried her eyes out while running a training in front of 250
school leaders… a moment that changed everything, and catalyzed
her work.


Rachel is incredibly bright and passionate, and another amazing
example of how we can play bigger and make new choices.


About Our Guest:


Rachel is a seasoned facilitator, leadership coach, inclusion
strategist, and speaker, and the Founder of SPARK For Humanity,
the interactive, community-building card game where everyone
belongs. As a Coach and Strategist, Rachel partners with
influencers and helps them ensure that their communication and
community-building approach is inclusive and intentional.


Rachel helps her clients design and facilitate experiences for
their diverse teams that allow them to unleash their potential to
work together, build trust, and connect in meaningful ways. With
a Masters from Stanford, a background in education, leadership
development, and racial justice, Rachel is passionate about
empowering influencers to lead with their S.P.A.R.K. and ignite
positive shifts in the world.


What we cover in this conversation:


What inclusion really means for her and all of us

Changing leadership to create a culture of belonging (and
change the world)

Geeking out on words and the power that they carry

All the messages we get as women and how they box us in

Taking intentional action, and what that’s all about

How YOU can speak up and lead in “little” and big ways
throughout your life



Resources mentioned in this episode:


To work with Rachel or get her SPARK card game, you can learn
more here:


www.rachelvrosen.com

www.spark4humanity.com

www.spark4leadership.com

https://www.facebook.com/spark4humanity/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1702656976653745/

https://www.instagram.com/spark4humanity/

https://www.instagram.com/spark4leadership/



Other resources mentioned are:


Julian Weissglass

National Equity Project

http://www.stevezuieback.com/



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