Kris welcomes Silvia Sarhadian, an Empire member of the Childcare Success Academy and owner of two franchise locations of The Learning Experience. Silvia shares her journey from a career in chemistry and banking to early childhood education, where she discovered her true passion. She highlights the importance of resilient leadership, communication, and fostering a collaborative environment in her centers. Silvia also talks about her personal growth, some great tips for empowering your staff, and her commitment to making a difference in the lives of children and families.
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Here Are the Key Takeaways From This Episode:
- [5:56] Silvia discusses her transition from a career in banking and chemistry to owning early childhood education centers and finding her passion.
- [10:21] Silvia’s journey started in 2016 with the support of her husband, helping her gain the confidence to start her first center.
- [13:19] The importance of having clear goals for business success and expansion. Silvia’s vision includes opening three to four more schools and reaching a business valuation of $10 million.
- [14:12] Fun fact! Silvia is a ballroom dancer!
- [15:11] Silvia’s schools and community involvement, including the Make-A-Wish partnership.
- [17:29] She reflects on how her communication style and leadership have evolved over the years, emphasizing the need for clear communication with her team and the importance of involving teachers in decision-making.
- [27:46] Silvia shares her strategies for developing a growth mindset and the role resilience plays in fostering confidence and effective leadership.
- [30:00] She talks about her focus on professional development, offering workshops, retreats, and resources for teachers to improve classroom management and early intervention techniques.
- [35:22] Silvia’s vision for the future includes integrating early intervention programs and differentiated instruction into her centers to meet the unique needs of every child.
- [39:51] Silvia reflects on the importance of never leading from fear and prioritizing hiring staff aligned with the company’s vision.
