{"id":7982,"date":"2024-08-26T13:30:45","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T03:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/?p=7982"},"modified":"2025-03-18T12:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T02:22:15","slug":"communicating-and-expectation-setting-with-darlene-wadham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/communicating-and-expectation-setting-with-darlene-wadham\/","title":{"rendered":"Communicating and Expectation Setting with Darlene Wadham"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7994 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2-200x105.png 200w, https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2-400x210.png 400w, https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2-800x420.png 800w, https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/1placechildcare.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Darlene-Featured-Image-v2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this episode,\u00a0<a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/darlene-wadham-382098151\/ Click to follow link.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/darlene-wadham-382098151\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"136ab32f-36ae-466e-bf49-8800601854ff\">Darlene Wadham<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.absolutesupport.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Absolute Support Training and Resources<\/a> joins our podcast to discuss how to effectively communicate and set up expectations within your team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Expert Darlene Wadham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Managing Director of Absolute Support and ACA Qld committee member, Darlene has over two decades of experience in early education, specialising in mentoring and guiding educators. A passionate advocate for positive change, she believes in the power of understanding, kindness, and collaboration. With a proactive approach and deep knowledge of legislation, Darlene is dedicated to supporting others in making a meaningful impact in the sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Absolute Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Absolute Support and Training is a consultancy firm specializing in early education and care, dedicated to providing owners and educators with the tools for success. Their experienced team offers personalized services, including management support, consultancy, tailored training programs, compliance assistance, mentoring, leadership development, workplace health and safety guidance, and due diligence for new ventures. 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