The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls: When Good Enough is the Goal
About this episode
Nicky Whitham-Blackwell discusses how to help girls overcome perfectionism and foster self-compassion.
🏆🥇Do you know a perfectionist who struggles when things don’t go according to plan? A so-called good girl who works hard to please everyone except herself? (Maybe this is you!) For expert guidance, we turn to Nicky Whitham-Blackwell. As associate principal at Westlake Girls High School in Auckland, New Zealand, Nicky has always been passionate about the well-being of girls in high-performing schools. In this easy-to-digest episode, she shares how we can help girls break free from unrealistic expectations they might hold for themselves, instead fostering self-compassion and growth. National Coalition of Girls' Schools
People in this episode
Guest: Nicky Whitham-Blackwell
Topics covered
- perfectionism
- self-compassion
- well-being
- girls' education
- high-performing schools
Keywords
- perfectionism
- self-compassion
- girls' education
- high-performing schools
- well-being
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Westlake Girls High School, National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Places: Auckland, New Zealand
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