The Positive Education Podcast With Ash Manuel

Episode #45 | Vikas Pahwa – Well-being Isn’t Extra: It’s Essential ​

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In this episode with Vikas Pahwa, we explore his passion for holistic education and his leadership role at Shiv Nadar School, where he champions well-being, international-mindedness, and innovative learning. With a rich background in Humanities and global curriculum delivery, Vikas shares how well-being is not just a program, but a way of being embedded throughout the school community.

Key topics include:

  • Why Well-being Matters – Vikas reflects on the foundational role well-being plays in helping both students and educators thrive.
  • Embedding Positive Education – Practical strategies Shiv Nadar School uses to integrate well-being into daily routines, classroom practices, and school culture.
  • Teacher & Student Involvement – How to engage educators and students as co-creators of a well-being-focused environment, and why their buy-in matters.
  • Challenges & Solutions – Real-world obstacles to implementing positive education and how Shiv Nadar School has worked through them.
  • Success Stories & Impact – Inspiring examples of student growth, teacher transformation, and community building through a well-being lens.
  • The Future of Well-being in Schools – Vikas shares his vision for the evolution of education and how schools can innovate to nurture whole-person development.

    • Plus much more…

    More About Vikas

    Vikas is a seasoned senior school educator at Shiv Nadar School, where he serves as the Head of Department for Individuals and Societies and the EFL Coordinator. With deep expertise in international curricula, Vikas is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning, student well-being, and innovative teaching practices.

    He holds a Master’s degree in Humanities, a degree in Education, and has completed professional development certifications from both the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Assessment.

    Beyond the classroom, Vikas has hosted engaging fireside chats and actively contributes to the broader education community. He is a contributing writer for the book Leading Your International School, authored by Andre Double, CEO and founder of LYIS (Leading Your International School).

    Outside of work, Vikas finds joy in music, nature, reading, heritage walks, poetry, and, of course, meaningful podcasts.

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