Sophie Preston talks about her career change and discovering her strengths. She also talks about her passion for teaching which has lead her into the training and development industry. She shares about the importance of flexibility at work and balancing her personal and professional life. Sophie believes communication amongst employees is critical to team cohesion and not shying away from conflict in the workplace. She shares what are best practices for good communication at work.
Guest Introduction:
Sophie Preston is a Training Specialist for the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) in Oklahoma City, OK. Born and raised in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Sophie grew up with a passion to lead and the talent to teach. In 2007 Sophie spent her summer teaching English in Ghana, Africa before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Teaching from the University of East Anglia and University Campus Suffolk located in Ipswich, England. Sophie favorite areas of education are in essential skills such as; effective communication and collaboration, teambuilding and leadership.
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