Oct 17, 2017
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.
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