In this interview, Rachel Edwards, Head of Secondary at Dover Court International School, reflects on her leadership experience, the successes, challenges, and the advice she would give all aspiring leaders.

Key themes:

• The search for new experiences and the willingness to take on new challenges.
• The shared successes of educational leadership
• 'You can't have everything all of the time', navigating the choice to have a family and how this impacts women in leadership positions.
• The gained perspective of being a woman in international education and how this develops a greater sense of empathy.
• The importance of putting yourself forward and taking opportunities.