
Upcoming Professional Development
Our workshops and trainings feature a relationship-based approach grounded in adult learning practices. Unlike typical SEL and Wellbeing programs, we bring an intimate understanding of international school contexts, never delivering content in a cultural vacuum. All professional development is research-based, interactive, and professionally relevant, with supplemental resources to support ongoing growth.
Transformative Wellbeing Leadership Certificate
Elevate wellbeing in your school community with our Wellbeing Program designed for educational leaders. Through three comprehensive courses—Personal Care, Collective Care, and Institutional Systems—you'll build a culture of wellbeing that extends from individual practices to systemic support.
Choose between Blended Cohort or Self-paced options to fit your schedule. Take courses individually or complete all three to earn your Transformative Wellbeing Leadership Certificate.
Our Three Courses:
Course 1: The Leadership Edge: Personal Wellbeing for Sustainable Success
Course 2: From Strain to Strength: Practical Approaches to Collective Wellbeing
Course 3: Wellbeing by Design: Building Systems for Thriving School Communities
Who Should Attend:
School leadership teams ready to transform their school community's wellbeing
School leaders (Heads of School, Deputy Heads, Principals, Assistant Principals, Wellbeing Committee leads, Grade Level Leaders) seeking connection with peers across international schools
Program Benefits
Thrive under pressure while maintaining balance
Lead with greater clarity and impact
Build community-wide resilience
Transform school culture through collective practices
Implement systemic changes that sustain wellbeing
Connect with visionary peers globally
Create actionable wellbeing plans for immediate implementation
Register now to secure your place in this transformative journey!
Feedback from Cohort One:
““Tangible, valuable, and applicable insights with a small community of people who are invested in learning together.”
“It was nice to be able to talk to people in different positions at their schools to see their view points. I liked that there were people from all over the world, with different cultures and different sized schools. It was a great way to find people who have a united passion of wellbeing and collective resilience.”
Next Coached Cohort Schedule (All coaching calls on Wednesdays, at 11am GMT):
Course One: Personal Wellbeing for Sustainable Success
Course opens: August 12
Launch call: August 19th
Call #2: September 2nd
Call #3 September 16th
Call #4 September 30th
Course Two: From Strain to Strength: Practical Approaches to Collective Wellbeing
Course opens: October 7th
Launch call: October 15th
Call #2: October 29th
Call #3: November 12
Call #4: November 26
Course Three: Wellbeing by Design: Building Systems for Thriving School Communities
Launch at the end of January. Final dates TBD.
Wellbeing Specialist, Kirsten Pontius, shares her vision for the series.
The Leadership Edge: Personal Wellbeing for Sustainable Success
***COACHED COHORT COURSE BEGINS August 11, 2025
This six-week course equips international school leaders with practical tools to prioritize wellbeing, enhance performance, and foster healthier school environments. Choose our premium coached option featuring bi-weekly live sessions with expert facilitators, or select the self-paced track to learn independently.
The coached experience provides personalized guidance, peer connection, and accountability while highlighting the connection between leader wellbeing, improved productivity, and reduced burnout.
Coached Cohort Schedule (All coaching calls on Wednesdays, at 11am GMT):
Course opens: August 12
Launch call August 19th
Call #2: September 2nd
Call #3 September 16th
Call #4 September 30th
Compact 3.5-hour curriculum in three focused modules:
Making and Taking Time (1.5 hours): Understand leadership stress origins and create space for intentional self-care.
Lifestyle Wellness (1 hour): Implement actionable strategies for nutrition, movement, sleep, and digital wellbeing to amplify your leadership impact.
Mindfulness and Stress Management (1 hour): Cultivate effective stress management through mindfulness practices, boundary-setting, and sustainable behavior change.
Through video lessons, interactive workbooks, and facilitated discussions, you'll learn to balance professional excellence with personal wellbeing. Address the unique challenges of international school leadership while modeling healthy habits that foster resilience.
Take this course individually with coaching support or as part of the Transformative Wellbeing Leadership Certificate. Complete all three courses to earn the full certificate.
Individual course with coaching AND full certificate cohort begins June 8, 2025