From the classroom to the boardroom, Shelagh Legrave, Further Education Commissioner, has navigated education with vision, resilience, and a human touch. In this episode, she talks about the challenges and joys of leading in complex institutions, the value of listening and collaboration, and how investing in people can transform communities. Her story shows that leadership is less about authority and more about inspiring change and supporting others to thrive.
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From the classroom to the boardroom, Shelagh Legrave, Further Education Commissioner, has navigated education with vision, resilience, and a human touch. In this episode, she talks about the challenges and joys of leading in complex institutions, the value of listening and collaboration, and how investing in people can transform communities. Her story shows that leadership is less about authority and more about inspiring change and supporting others to thrive.
S01 E06 | A Bricklayer in a Shirt and Tie: Jamie Purser’ Path to Authentic Leadership
Inspiring Working Lives
45 minutes
1 month ago
S01 E06 | A Bricklayer in a Shirt and Tie: Jamie Purser’ Path to Authentic Leadership
From leaving school at 16 with no qualifications to leading Newham College London, Jamie Purser’ journey is one of resilience, self-belief, and the power of encouragement. In this episode, Jamie shares how a bricklaying job set him on a path to leadership, why authentic identity matters in senior roles, and how further education can transform lives. His story is a reminder that ambition and opportunity can come from unexpected places — and that anyone, with the right support, can achiev...
Inspiring Working Lives
From the classroom to the boardroom, Shelagh Legrave, Further Education Commissioner, has navigated education with vision, resilience, and a human touch. In this episode, she talks about the challenges and joys of leading in complex institutions, the value of listening and collaboration, and how investing in people can transform communities. Her story shows that leadership is less about authority and more about inspiring change and supporting others to thrive.
