🎙️ Episode 1 | Lead Her Higher with Liz Cho

In the inaugural episode of Lead Her Higher, host Emily MacLean welcomes Liz Cho, a dynamic leader in international education whose path has taken her from the US to Korea and now to Laos.

Their conversation explores what it means to navigate leadership across cultures, and how Liz’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and empowerment has shaped her approach. She speaks candidly about the challenges women face in leadership, the critical role of mentorship, and the importance of building networks that lift women higher rather than pit them against one another.

This conversation reflects the heart of Lead Her Higher: celebrating women who lead with courage, authenticity, and a deep belief in the power of relationships. Liz’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership is about connection, cultural understanding, and ongoing personal growth.

✨ Key takeaways from this episode:

• Leadership across cultures requires humility, openness, and respect.
• Leaders have a responsibility to excavate the gems within their community.
• Empowerment and mentorship are essential to sustaining women in leadership.
• Strong leadership grows out of relationships and human connection.
• Asking for help is a sign of strength.
• Women in leadership often face invisible barriers that require collective support to overcome.
• Growth as a leader is continuous — rooted in reflection, courage, and learning.

🎧 Listen to Liz’s journey and be inspired to Lead Her Higher.

Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gGq-mDmK 

Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gm9wzXyj 

YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gWdiFmXc 

https://linktr.ee/leadherhigher 

Keywords: leadership, women in leadership, cultural transitions, empowerment, mentorship, education, international schools, diversity, inclusion, personal growth