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Madalina Pufu -
8 January, 2026
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Leading with Joy is a friendly, motivating two-hour webinar created especially for early years leaders.
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It will focus on your current role and how using the mindset of leading with joy can enhance your practice, with lots of opportunity for reflection and rekindling of our why - why we are working with children and why it's the most magical job in the world.
Based on the ideas from Laura's book, Leading with Joy, this session is about helping you feel confident, valued and excited about the role you play, now and in the future.
This webinar introduces modern leadership ideas in a simple, easy-to-understand way. You do not need to be a manager to be a leader. Leadership starts with how you show up every day, how you care for children, and how you work with others. This session will help you see the impact you already have and how you can grow your leadership skills from the very beginning of your career.
Date: Thursday 26th February
Time: From 7pm
Location: Online (link sent upon registration)
Cost: Free
Fill in the form below to receive your registration link to join.
What you’ll learn
During the webinar, we will explore:
- Resilience – learning how to keep going when things feel hard and how to ask for support
- The power of positivity – how a positive attitude can change your day, your team and the children around you
- Your role as a leader – understanding that everyone can lead through their actions, choices and care
- Meaningful interactions – why small moments, kind words and strong relationships matter so much in early years
Why attend?
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This webinar is upbeat, supportive and practical. There will be time to reflect, share ideas and think about how you can use what you learn in your setting straight away. You will leave feeling encouraged, inspired and proud of the important work you are doing.
Leading with Joy is about enjoying the journey, believing in yourself and bringing joy into your practice every day. Come along ready to learn, grow and discover the joy of working in early years 🌈
About Laura Hodges
Laura works alongside early years professionals to support thoughtful, sustainable leadership and high-quality practice across the sector. She is the founder of HQ Early Years, where she provides consultancy, coaching and training shaped by her own experience in early years settings and leadership roles.
Laura’s work is rooted in a strengths-based approach, informed by her training as a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and a strong belief in reflective, values-led leadership. She is particularly interested in how wellbeing, relationships and joy can support both teams and outcomes for children. She is the host of the Lead and Learn podcast and Early Years Roundtable, where she shares conversations with early years leaders about learning, leadership and professional growth, and the author Leading With Joy.
