Join Daniel Taylor as he explores leadership growth, supporting unpaid carers, and staying authentic with Nic Booth, founder of Daughterhood UK. In this episode, Nic shares her journey from social care professional to advocate, highlighting the importance of authentic leadership, embracing discomfort, and leveraging data to grow a meaningful social enterprise.

Key topics - 5-10 bullets:

• Nic's background in social care, achieving success despite limited formal academics
• How her personal experience as an unpaid carer drives her mission with Daughterhood UK
• The significance of authentic leadership and overcoming perceptions of being "too nice"
• Strategies for supporting unpaid carers in the workplace and advocating for policy change
• The power of coaching in developing leadership authenticity and tackling challenging conversations
• The importance of leaning into discomfort for personal and professional growth
• Using data and key performance indicators to drive business growth in social care
• The role of mindset and perspective in overcoming challenges and motivating others
• Practical advice for new managers: find your authentic self and surround yourself with belief
• Nic’s big hairy audacious goal for Daughterhood UK to expand across the entire UK

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Leadership, caring, and authenticity with Nic Booth
01:00 - Nic’s background: From social care to founding Daughterhood UK
02:26 - Personal journey as an unpaid carer and its influence on her mission
03:50 - The power of authentic leadership: overcoming being perceived as “too nice”
04:44 - Supporting unpaid carers in the workplace: challenges and solutions
06:55 - The importance of employer support and policy in retaining unpaid carers
08:50 - Developing leadership through coaching and authentic self-awareness
10:17 - Embracing discomfort for growth and challenging conversations
12:41 - Reflection, celebrating milestones, and managing imposter syndrome
13:34 - Power of coaching and mentorship in leadership development
15:13 - The impact of belief and mindset on achieving big goals
18:57 - Nic’s big audacious goal for Daughterhood UK expansion
19:42 - Key lessons learned: leaning into discomfort and authentic leadership
20:39 - Reflecting on achievements and the importance of taking stock
22:09 - Advice for new managers: find your authentic self and lead with conviction
23:18 - The role of data in driving social care and business success
25:48 - Intrinsic motivator: making a difference in others’ lives
26:39 - Question for future guests: how have your beliefs about leadership changed?
27:16 - Personal insight: leaning into challenging conversations for better outcomes
28:13 - Leaders must get comfortable being uncomfortable
30:39 - Book recommendation: "Traction" by Gina Wickman
30:25 - Follow on LinkedIn: Daniel Taylor and Daughterhood UK
30:39 - Inspirational quote: “You can do anything you put your mind to”
31:07 - What's your why? Reflecting on personal drivers and motivation
32:25 - Song that inspires resilience: “Lifeboat” by Ray

Links

Nic Booth MSc | LinkedIn

Jaqui Temperley | LinkedIn

(18) Daughterhood UK: Overview | LinkedIn

Daughterhood UK | Practical support for unpaid carers