The teacher within: how we can all be educators through our actions

Everyone has the capacity to be an educator, regardless of their official role or title—a truth that shines through in daily interactions, from boardrooms to classrooms and everywhere in between.

- TDG NETWORK

Leadership is not limited to formal instruction; coaches, managers, and peers alike constantly teach by example, through feedback, and by modeling behaviors that shape environments and foster mutual development. Whether through informal peer discussions, mentorship, or collaborative projects, each individual's actions and words contribute to a powerful collective learning culture where knowledge is constructed not just by experts, but by everyone actively participating.

Bringing her expertise to the same, Dr. Mansi Talwar, Mindful Leadership Coach and Founder of Happy Mee, says, "When we hear the word teacher, most of us picture classrooms, chalkboards, and lesson plans. But the truth is, teaching doesn't only happen in schools. Each of us—leaders, coaches, colleagues, parents, and even peers—teach every single day, often without realizing it."