601 Finding Your Way

Send us Fan MailFinding your way as a leader isn't always a straight path—and in early childhood education, every experience shapes the leader you become.In this episode of The Child Care Director's Chair Podcast, Annie Watkins joins Erica Saccoccio to share her leadership journey, from unexpectedly entering the childcare profession to becoming a confident childcare director. Together, they discuss finding your voice, overcoming self-doubt, building confidence, and leading with purpose, even when the path isn't always clear.Whether you're a childcare director, preschool director, childcare owner, assistant director, teacher, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers practical leadership lessons and encouragement to help you grow into the leader your team deserves.In this episode, you'll learn:✔️ How to find your leadership voice✔️ Why confidence is built through experience✔️ How to navigate challenges and uncertainty as a leader✔️ The importance of mentorship and lifelong learning✔️ Ways to build trust and support your team✔️ Why every leadership journey is uniqueNo matter where you are in your leadership journey, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have all the answers to become an impactful leader—you simply have to keep growing.💬 We'd love to hear from you!What has helped you find your way as a leader in early childhood education? Share your story in the comments below.👍 If you enjoyed this episode:• Like this video• Subscribe for weekly childcare leadership content• Share this episode with another early childhood leader.#ChildcareLeadership #ChildcareDirector #EarlyChildhoodEducation #LeadershipDevelopment #PreschoolDirector #ChildcareOwner #LeadershipJourney #ECELeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #ChildCareDirectorsChairSupport the showThe Child Care Director's Chair Podcast is proudly powered by WatchMeGrow, our premier podcast sponsor and a trusted partner in early childhood education.WatchMeGrow helps child care programs strengthen family engagement through secure live-streaming, classroom video access, and communication tools that build transparency, trust, and peace of mind for families. Their innovative technology empowers programs to enhance safety, strengthen relationships, and showcase the incredible learning happening in their classrooms every day.To learn more about how WatchMeGrow can support your program, visit www.watchmegrow.com.Thank you to WatchMeGrow for supporting our mission to inspire, equip, and empower child care leaders around the world.