In this episode of the Well-Led Schools Podcast, we welcome back Aimee Presnall, a wellbeing consultant and founder of Well-Nest, who has a deep passion for embedding wellbeing at the core of school culture. Aimee brings her extensive experience in education and leadership to the conversation, sharing valuable insights on how school leaders can navigate the complexities of their roles while maintaining a focus on both personal and staff wellbeing. Through her practical approach, Aimee offers guidance on how to create a more balanced and supportive environment in schools, helping leaders and their teams thrive amidst the challenges they face daily.

In this episode, we cover:

• The power of conversations and asking simple questions
• The implications of being too task driven versus people driven as a school leader
• The importance of upskilling staff in more than just instructional capabilities, but in personal skills as well
• The risks of not focusing on positive team culture
• The challenges that middle leaders are facing in schools today
• The types of interruptions schools leaders face throughout the workday and the impact they have on their professional practice and wellbeing
• Practical strategies school leaders can adopt to minimise the negative impacts of interruptions

About Aimee: 

Aimee is the founder of Well-Nest, a consulting and coaching service dedicated to integrating wellbeing into the core of educational institutions. With over 15 years of experience in education, including roles as a teacher and school leader, Aimee has a deep understanding of the challenges that educators and administrators face. Her journey into school leadership began early in her career, where she quickly realised the intense demands placed on leaders and the need for a focus on wellbeing. This realisation, combined with her Master’s in Educational Leadership and Health and Wellness Coaching Professional Certificate, inspired her to create Well-Nest.

Aimee’s mission is to support schools in developing positive team cultures and enhancing leadership skills, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing. Through Well-Nest, she offers consulting services to help school leaders design and implement a culture of wellbeing, as well as coaching services that provide personalised guidance to educators and leaders. 

Aimee’s approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, and she is passionate about empowering school communities to take actionable steps toward restored wellness. Her work also extends to public speaking and podcasting, where she shares her insights and inspires others to prioritise wellbeing in educational settings.

Links and Resources:

Explore our Well-Led Schools Partnership Program: adriennehornby.com.au/school-partnerships/ 

Thank you so much for listening. I’m so honoured that you’re here and would be so grateful if you could leave me a review on Apple Podcasts or on your preferred podcast app, that way we can inspire and educate even more people together.

Connect with Aimee via: 

Her website: www.well-nest.com.au/ 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-parkinson/?originalSubdomain=au 

Listen to her podcast: Reflections of School Leaders 

On Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/reflections-of-school-leaders/id1752319691 

or Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5SWek6Pa8pZ0cevXuN79uy 

Listen to her other podcast: The Wonders of Wellbeing 

www.buzzsprout.com/1964632 

Connect with me via:

My website: adriennehornby.com.au 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-hornby-a4126a205/ 

Email: hello@adriennehornby.com.au