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In this Pearl, Bryony shares her story of centralizing joy as she transitioned from a classroom teacher to a leadership position. She says she became intentional about striving for an innate sense of joy every day - planning for laughs in meetings, starting new traditions, and bringing more of her whole, joyous self to work. Her suggestion is to pause and reflect on what brings you joy, hold on to that, and infuse it everything you do.
Professional positions cited were the ones held at the time of recording. The positions and schools of those quoted may have since changed.
Bryony Maxted Miller is the Vice Principal at NIST International School in Thailand.
