Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities

February 17, 2026

Throughout the year, we are proud to share podcast episodes on Educating Girls.

The International Coalition of Girls’ Schools podcast series offers expert insights into important aspects of girls’ healthy development in a world that can often feel disjointed. 

This week: The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls; When Good Enough is the Goal.

Do you know a perfectionist who struggles when things don’t go according to plan? A so-called good girl who works hard to please everyone except herself? (Maybe this is you!) For expert guidance, we turn to Nicky Whitham-Blackwell. As associate principal at Westlake Girls High School in Auckland, New Zealand, Nicky has always been passionate about the well-being of girls in high-performing schools. In this easy-to-digest episode, she shares how we can help girls break free from unrealistic expectations they might hold for themselves, instead fostering self-compassion and growth.

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