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

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, recruitment and governance relationships, and why global competence is essential for today’s learners.A thoughtful and grounded discussion for educators, school leaders, and boards seeking to lead with clarity, humility, and purpose.