Welcome to HAA Disney: Let’s Lead—where leadership lessons meet the magic of Disney! This series is for dreamers who do, educators who inspire, and leaders who know that even a sprinkle of pixie dust can transform teams, classrooms, and communities. If you’ve ever walked down Main Street, U.S.A. and wondered, “How do they do it?”—you’re in the right place.
I’m London—educator, instructional designer, leadership coach, and lifelong Disney enthusiast. Through Happily Adventures After, I bring my professional background in curriculum design, eLearning, project management, and student development together with my love for all things Disney. In Let’s Lead, I use Disney as a lens to explore leadership strategies, customer experience principles, and organizational culture in a way that’s inspiring, accessible, and actionable.
Disney doesn’t just create magic—it leads it. From the way Cast Members are trained, to how park operations run seamlessly (even during chaos), Disney offers an incredible case study in effective leadership, innovation, and intentional design. This series dives into those strategies, exploring how we can take Disney-inspired leadership practices and apply them in our own lives—whether you’re managing a team, teaching a class, mentoring students, or simply trying to grow as a person.
Each post in Let’s Lead explores a theme rooted in both Disney magic and real-world leadership: servant leadership in guest interactions, creative problem-solving behind the scenes, inclusive practices in park design, and the power of storytelling in building community and brand loyalty. You’ll also find connections to my own leadership journey, including certifications from the Disney Institute in Leadership Excellence, Customer Service, and Employee Engagement.
This isn’t about turning your office into Fantasyland—but it is about using intentionality, empathy, and vision to lead with heart and impact. Whether we’re talking about the “why” behind the design of a queue line or the leadership lessons from Walt Disney himself, Let’s Lead is where professional growth meets wonder.
And because I believe leadership is for everyone—whether you’re leading a team, a classroom, a project, or your family—I make sure every topic is relatable and grounded in practical takeaways. You’ll walk away with tools and inspiration to lead more boldly, communicate more effectively, and create experiences that leave a lasting impression—just like Disney does.
So come along for the adventure. Let’s learn. Let’s grow. Let’s lead—Disney style.
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