Navigating Leadership, Unpaid Care Work, and Authenticity with Nic Booth

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