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Passion meets purpose in this fascinating conversation with Shella Manthadi, franchise owner of Oxford Learning. Having pivoted from a successful corporate career, Shella shares the moment she discovered her true calling in education – when her husband pointed out how energized she looked after teaching evening classes, despite working 12-hour days. This observation sparked a journey that would transform both her life and the educational landscape in her community.

Shella breaks down the misconception that Oxford Learning is just another tutoring centre. Instead, she reveals how their unique cognitive approach focuses on teaching children how to learn rather than simply what to learn. Through comprehensive assessments and interactive coaching methods, Oxford Learning equips students with critical thinking skills and learning techniques that serve them throughout their entire academic journey and beyond.

The conversation takes an inspiring turn as Shella recounts opening her third location right before COVID-19 hit – leaving her with zero students but ongoing expenses. Rather than giving up, she pivoted to online learning, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. Her powerful reflection that ”life is a struggle, but the resilience and grit you develop navigating difficult times builds character” offers wisdom applicable far beyond business.

As a mother of two daughters, a volunteer with the Aga khan Foundation, and a successful female entrepreneur, Shella embodies the values she hopes to instill in her students. Her story reminds us that finding work that genuinely energizes you is a powerful compass for career decisions, and that teaching children not just academic content but how to think and learn creates lasting impact. Ready to discover how cognitive learning approaches might benefit the students in your life? Listen now and share your thoughts!