Becoming the Leader in You - Charlie-Ross MacKenzie - Leadership in Education

What can business leaders learn from the world of education?In this episode of the Becoming the Leader in You podcast, Prof. Jay Acharya speaks with Charlie-Ross MacKenzie from Presenting with Presence, about leadership presence, communication, confidence, and the realities of leading people in challenging environments.Drawing from his background in education, senior leadership, behaviour management, theatre, comedy and coaching, Charlie shares practical insights into how leaders influence the atmosphere around them long before they say a word.The conversation explores how leadership in schools often mirrors leadership in the corporate world more than people realise. Whether managing a classroom, leading a team meeting, handling conflict, or presenting to stakeholders, presence matters.We discuss things like:- Leadership presence and executive presence- Communication under pressure- Behaviour, influence and authority- Confidence in leadership- Public speaking and presentation skills- Authenticity - Managing difficult conversations- Leadership in education and business- and Building trust and credibilityCharlie also shares honest reflections on leadership mistakes, personal growth, and why some leaders unintentionally lose the room the moment they walk into it.If you are a leader, manager, teacher, trainer, coach, HR professional or someone developing your leadership style, this episode offers practical lessons you can apply immediately.🎙 Hosted by Prof. Jay AcharyaCEO of Aspire Consulting and Training Ltd.You can contact Charlie-Ross MacKenzie at:[email protected]📌 Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, influence, coaching, resilience, culture and professional growth.#Leadership #LeadershipPresence #ExecutivePresence #EducationLeadership #CorporateLeadership #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #PeopleManagement #LeadershipDevelopment #Coaching #PublicSpeaking #PresentationSkills #Management #TeamLeadership #Influence #BehaviourManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningAndDevelopment #Podcast #BecomingTheLeaderInYou