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Contact Heather Spencer: heather@spencergellisesalon.com

Heather Spencer's Leadership Workbook & Freebie: HERE

Summary

In this episode of the Hair Hustle Podcast, host Heather Podlesney welcomes Heather Spencer, a seasoned beauty industry professional with over 27 years of experience. They discuss the importance of leadership in the salon environment, emphasizing the need for self-leadership as a foundation for leading others. Heather shares her journey from stylist to salon owner and educator, highlighting the challenges and lessons learned along the way. The conversation also touches on daily habits to avoid burnout, the significance of mindset, and the balance between family and career. Heather offers insights on establishing non-negotiables in life and the importance of setting boundaries to protect one's energy. The episode concludes with Heather introducing her leadership workbook, designed to help others define their leadership style and goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast

01:13 Heather Spencer's Journey in the Beauty Industry

03:50 The Importance of Leadership in the Salon

05:07 Leading Yourself First: The Foundation of Leadership

09:27 Daily Habits for Stylists to Avoid Burnout

12:02 Mindset and Energy in Client Interactions

19:05 Problem Solving as a Key Leadership Skill

21:51 Balancing Family and Leadership in the Beauty Industry

25:44 The Trade-Offs of Flexibility

28:00 Navigating Corporate Challenges

29:54 The Journey of an Educator

36:29 Establishing Non-Negotiables

42:25 Setting Boundaries and Managing Energy

46:45 Leadership Workbook Insights

Keywords

leadership, salon, beauty industry, self-care, burnout, family balance, daily habits, problem solving, non-negotiables, hairstylist