In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Ben Will, Principal at Holy Spirit in Western Australia, who shares his extraordinary experience of leading a school community through the devastating impact of Cyclone Seroja and its aftermath.

Ben reveals the immense challenges he faced in maintaining educational continuity while supporting traumatised students, concerned parents and dedicated staff during this natural disaster. He candidly discusses the emotional rollercoaster he experienced...from the initial crisis response to the long-term recovery efforts and the very real effects of burnout that followed. This honest reflection highlights the unique pressures that educational leaders face when their communities are struck by unexpected calamity.

Join us for an insightful conversation as Ben shares how the regional community rallied together in remarkable ways. Most importantly, he reveals how this challenging experience reinforced his understanding that authentic leadership isn't always perfect, but when your focus remains steadfastly on the students, great things can be achieved despite overwhelming circumstances.

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In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Ceanlia Vermeulen, who shares her challenging experience of supporting a demanding parent during the unprecedented difficulties of COVID-19.

Ceanlia reveals the delicate balance she maintained between meeting this parent's needs while also caring for their child, supporting her teachers and addressing the concerns of other families during a time of universal uncertainty. She candidly discusses the emotional toll this experience took...from feelings of frustration and inadequacy to the very real threat of burnout and how these challenges impacted her professional responsibilities and personal wellbeing. This honest reflection highlights the often unseen emotional labour that educational leaders face, especially during crisis situations.

Join us for an insightful conversation as Ceanlia shares the practical strategies that ultimately helped her overcome these obstacles. Most importantly, she reveals how this challenging experience reinforced her understanding that true leadership in education isn't just about problem-solving, but about approaching difficult situations with genuine empathy and compassionate communication.

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Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing

In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Phil Hart, Head of School at the British International School of Wroclaw. Phil shares his challenge of leading in an environment where the prevailing narrative suggests that things are broken and hopeless...a culture where transformation leadership becomes particularly daunting because change seems almost unattainable.

He candidly shares his frustration with colleagues who adopt a short-term view of life and work, contrasting sharply with his own long-term, infinite game approach to leadership. Phil’s reflections reveal that leadership success often has little to do with the ideas themselves and much more with the authentic ways in which leaders engage with their teams.

Join us for an engaging discussion on navigating complex organisational cultures and redefining transformational leadership in education.

Connect with Aimee:
Click HERE to book a leadership + wellbeing coaching discovery call with Aimee
LinkedIn: Aimee Presnall
Website: www.well-nest.com.au
Instagram: well_nest_collective_co
Other Podcast: Wonders of Wellbeing