Show Notes
On this episode of Every Day’s A School Day, we sit down with leadership coach and business consultant Sarah Clayton-Jones, the visionary behind READ TO LEAD®—a game changing approach to learning that goes far beyond the traditional book club.
With a rich background as an accredited coach, NLP and Neuroscience Practitioner, and DiSC trainer, Sarah shares how she’s helped global businesses transform their teams and leaders through curated reading, intentional discussion, and actionable insights. We explore how books become catalysts for meaningful change, why reading is still one of the most powerful tools for growth, and how READ TO LEAD® is reshaping the future of peer learning and corporate development. In this episode: The evolution of the Read to Lead® programme Why reading still matters - and how to overcome resistance to it How social learning and coaching fuel long-term growth Quick-fire insights from Sarah on books, leadership and staying sharp
School's in session!
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