Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Mindset in Motion (MIM) is a podcast made for university and college educators, career counselors, and leaders invested in supporting students and recent graduates with the tools and resources to thrive in their hopeful careers. Tune in to hear about the groundbreaking research, insights, and stories shaping experiential learning delivery excellence - all on one platform. MIM is brought to you by Symplicity's Mindset and hosted and produced by Director of Mindset, Bill Heinrich. Symplicity is a two-decade-long leader in technological innovation and deployment supporting higher education partners to deliver on the promise of student career readiness. Mindset connects big ideas to repeatable educational practices, guiding informed decision making, and learning experiences that support student success.
Mindset in Motion (MIM)
Continuing & Professional Education with Dr. Zoë MacLeod
Dr. Zoë MacLeod is a certified executive coach, change agent, and educational advisor specializing in leadership, executive coaching, and organizational development. As Associate Vice-President, Professional and Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University, she leads a dynamic team dedicated to lifelong learning. She designs programs that bridge education and industry, from leadership development to micro-credentials, ensuring workforce relevance. Passionate about lifelong learning, she takes an intrapreneurial approach to building partnerships that drive impact locally and globally. Zoë consults internationally, creating award-winning leadership programs, and has served as Chair of the International Coaching Federation’s Coaching Education Board.
Highlights:
- Professional & Continuing Studies at Royal Roads University follows long traditions of extension education into the modern learning ecosystem, providing skills and short programs for adult learners, industry/sector leaders, and career transitions
- Maintaining good programs is a continual process of understanding industry and sector needs and finding ways to deliver that education quickly and affordably.
- Leveraging strong faculty networks is a key tool for supporting courses and creating space for faculty to explore their interests.
- Royal Roads University an applied learning institution focused on delivering good teaching and sees Professional and Continuing Studies as essential to this mission
- Dynamic leadership, organizational understanding, and risk tolerances make Dr. MacLeod a unique fit for leading this portfolio.