Beyond the Office: Leading Schools with Purpose and Heart with Dr. Helen Wright

About this episode

Dr. Helen Wright discusses her journey in education leadership and the challenges faced by women in leadership roles.

In this episode of the Education Vanguard Podcast, host Justin and co-host Howard Stribbell welcome Dr. Helen Wright, a globally respected education leader, executive coach, and board advisor with over three decades of experience in international education. Dr. Wright shares her journey from teacher to headship, offering honest reflections on leadership transitions, imposter syndrome, and the realities of carrying responsibility at the top. The conversation also explores women in leadership,...

People in this episode

Host: Justin

Guest: Dr. Helen Wright

Topics covered

• leadership
• education
• women in leadership
• imposter syndrome
• responsibility

Keywords

• leadership transitions
• education leader
• executive coach
• imposter syndrome
• women in leadership

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