Building Sustainable School Cultures Through Leadership, Balance, and Wellness With Nick Haywood and Dr. Anne Wenstrom | Hosted by Carlos Galvez and Sarah Cole

In this double-feature episode of the Education Vanguard Podcast, host Justin Hardman brings listeners two powerful conversations recorded live at the PHASE Asia Pacific Conference 2025.In the first conversation, PHASE Committee Chair Carlos Galvez sits down with Rising Star keynote speaker Nick Haywood. Nick reflects on his journey from outdoor education to working with elite sporting teams and schools, sharing insights on leadership, balance, connection, and why educators don’t need to be “bad” to get better.The second conversation features PHASE Committee Member Sarah Cole in discussion with Dr. Anne Wenstrom, Rising Star speaker and Wellness Coordinator at Singapore American School. Dr. Wenstrom explores how schools can build comprehensive, sustainable cultures of wellbeing by connecting students, educators, families, and organizations through practical, community-driven approaches.A hopeful and grounded episode for educators and school leaders seeking meaningful ways to embed wellness, leadership, and balance into school culture.