In this episode of Curiosity at Work, Dr. Julie Pham chats with Phoebe Sade, Executive Officer of BrightSpark Early Learning Services, about how to apply curiosity to a rapidly growing nonprofit that relies primarily on government funding. Phoebe shares insights from leading BrightSpark through adapting communication for a younger, diverse workforce and rethinking coaching models to serve communities while preventing staff burnout. She emphasizes the role of empathy, openness, and giving staff permission to ask questions, challenge norms, and create impactful solutions within constraints. Tune in for practical lessons on fostering curiosity and driving meaningful change in the social sector.

Connect with Dr. Julie Pham:

• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliepham2/


• Website:https://curiositybased.com/


• Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/juliephamphd/

Connect with Phoebe Sade:

• Email: sade@childcare.org


• Website: https://www.brightspark.org/

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