Nick Haywood
​Empowering Minds, Inspiring Change

Just leaving Saigon South International School, Nick Haywood has over 20 years working with people and teams on CULTURE & RELATIONSHIPS, ensuring connection before content, and a balance in life.

Currently working with and helping the culture and leadership areas with NBA teams, NBL team in Australia, AFL captains and teams in Australia both men and women, along with mentoring many young professionals and teachers across the globe, Nick's passion for helping leaders become better is forever growing.

Coming from an Outdoor Education background working at a beautiful and challenging school in Tasmania, Australia - Nick has had to be brave enough to try and test and fail at a variety of ideas and challenges with many different groups in a crazy range of settings. You will gain some immediate take-aways for you to put your own flavor and twists on.

​CHanGe is important for all of us. You don't have to be bad to get better.

Conference Keynote

Title: Uniting in Motion​
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Location: NIST International School, Bangkok
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Expect a keynote full of storytelling, wit, and insights into inclusive leadership, organizational change, and resilience in sport, education, and beyond. Jeannette will challenge you to lead with courage, humor, and heart.

Highlights & Credentials

  • Founder, Leading Valiantl
  • Author, The Outdoor Leader
  • Executive Coach & Facilitator
  • Former Executive Director, AORE
  • Senior Assistant Director, University of Michigan
  • Certified Association Executive (CAE)
  • Recipient, Michigan Strategic Leader Diamond Award
  • Invited Speaker: China Tour on Adventure Ed, Costa Rica Tourism Board, Army MWR, and more

Fun Facts

  • Has guided rivers, taught wilderness medicine, and run multi-day expeditions
  • Loves open water swimming, long road trips, wine, and chocolate
  • Known for her dry wit, sharp one-liners, and meaningful moments that stick with you long after the applause ends

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