Beat Teacher Burnout!

In this episode of The #BeatTeacherBurnout Podcast , we welcome Helen, an experienced educator, therapist, and expert in positive psychology, to discuss the crucial role of school culture in teacher burnout and well-being.  Helen shares insights from her diverse career, starting as a drama teacher and progressing to leadership roles in education before transitioning into therapy and coaching....

In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout , we’re joined by Dr. Emma Kell, an expert in teacher identity and well-being. With over 26 years of experience in education, Emma shares her personal journey through the highs and lows of teaching, including a period of near-burnout that deeply impacted her sense of self. She opens up about the challenges of working in an environment misaligned with her val...

In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout , we explore how educators can shift from constant firefighting to making intentional, proactive decisions.  Host Rowena Hicks is joined by Kat Brown, an experienced teacher, SENCO, and ILM Level 7 executive coach, who shares practical strategies for reducing stress and regaining control in the classroom and leadership roles. Kat emphasises the importan...

In this episode of the Beat Teacher Burnout Podcast , I sit down with entrepreneur and business leader Luke Tobin to discuss strategies for avoiding burnout, managing setbacks, and creating a healthier work-life balance. As educators, school leaders, and staff, the pressures of the job can often lead to exhaustion and overwhelm. Luke shares valuable insights from the business world that can be app...

In this episode of the Beat Teacher Burnout Podcast , we are joined by James, a litigation attorney and personal growth enthusiast, who shares his invaluable insights on managing burnout and setting boundaries. With over 30 years of experience in a high-stress profession, James discusses the importance of assertiveness, particularly the power of saying 'no' tactfully. He explains how setting clear...

In this episode of BeatTeacher Burnout, we explore the realities of teacher burnout and the challenges educators face in balancing their workload, well-being, and personal life. Teaching is a deeply fulfilling profession, but the pressure of lesson planning, marking, and managing student needs can leave even the most passionate educators feeling drained.  Caroline shares personal insights and...

In this episode of *BeatTeacher Burnout*, Dr Masi shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout, detailing the challenges of balancing a demanding career, family, and academic responsibilities. She explains how this experience led her to reassess her approach to work-life balance, ultimately helping her regain energy, pass her exams, and improve her overall well-being. Dr Masi also highlights...

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Auton, a seasoned educator, school leader, and author of What Happy Teachers Do. With over 25 years of experience in education, Michelle brings valuable insights into the challenges teachers face and how to manage stress effectively. We dive into practical strategies that can help teachers cope with burnout and rediscover the joy in b...

In this episode, we sit down with Kate, an experienced teacher and founder of What If Education , to discuss the growing issue of burnout in education and how to create a happier, more relevant learning environment. With over 20 years in primary education, Kate shares her personal journey of encountering burnout when her work began to conflict with her core values of fairness and prioritizing chil...

In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges educators face in managing stress and building resilience in high-pressure school environments. Our guest, Rachael Kobylecki, a former teacher and leader with 15 years of experience in the UK and internationally, shares her insights on creating a supportive school culture. Rachael emphasizes the importance of understanding how our brains are wired...

In this episode, Will Monk, a head teacher at New School, shares insightful strategies for achieving work-life balance in education. Will emphasizes the importance of communication and empathy at all levels of leadership, creating a supportive environment where staff feel heard and valued. He highlights the need for clear boundaries between work and personal life, such as disconnecting during half...

In this episode, I welcome Claire Platt, a leadership coach and education consultant, who shares her personal experience with burnout after decades of leadership in education. Claire opens up about how the pressures of managing a high-performing multi-academy trust, caring for her mother, and navigating menopause led to a steady buildup of anxiety that eventually left her emotionally and physicall...

We are joined this week by Mike Leaman, a teacher and leader for many years who discovered he wasn’t feeling himself, he was hiding in his office, snappy and negative. He’d reached burnout as a deputy headteacher! He asks whether we can reduce the shame and also to address these feelings or symptoms before they result in serious breakdown or even leaving the profession. He suggests some basic step...

In this podcast, we take a moment to reflect on where we are on the scale of thriving versus surviving. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, drained, or struggling to find balance, we explore the signs of burnout and offer simple strategies to help you reclaim your energy and well-being. We delve into the importance of self-awareness, setting boundaries, and practicing gratitude to stay grounded an...

In this episode, we dive into the importance of shifting the organizational culture in schools to prioritize teacher well-being. Rather than focusing solely on reactive coaching, we discuss how schools can take a proactive approach to prevent burnout by embedding well-being practices into the very fabric of their culture. From regular well-being check-ins to team accountability and senior leadersh...

This week Billy Clark, a teacher of over 10 years, explains how burnout can appear so subtly, it creeps up on many of us and we become a shell of ourselves. This is not about blame, it’s about YOU.  YOUR decisions.  You can’t be all things to all people all the time.  Have you considered that your identity has become so much that of a teacher that it has consumed you? Are there cons...

This week Catherine, a teacher of about fifteen years, shares how she felt so scrutinized, not trusted and overwhelmed in her role that she had to leave.  She realises she didn’t stop to consider how she could have looked after herself and became so caught up within the noise in her head that she couldn’t think straight. Can you ask for help? Can you admit that you are struggling? If not, why...

Join me this week as I speak to Christin who was in the Airforce, then became a teacher and has just completed her doctorate, all by 30 years of age! Christin has used her skills learnt in the military to become very organized and disciplined in order to manage her workload. She has learnt that the only way to juggle a full time role in school plus a young child and studying is to have a growth mi...

Join me as I talk with Jane Reason a teacher then headteacher of 25 years, as she shares her insights into how to beat burnout. She challenges us to look at our patterns of behaviour. Are you able to say no? She discovered she was saying yes to requests because it was nice to be needed, she knew she could do it, and she felt pressure to be seen to be “doing”. She challenges us to slow down to spee...

I loved teaching but still burnt out! Are you a perfectionist? A people pleaser? A workaholic? Are you constantly on your laptop in the evenings and weekend? Eva Caroll, a teacher of 25 years reflects back as to why she burnt out and some practical strategies you can put in place to beat the burnout.  Are you a leader? Do you give your staff autonomy? Are you in the classroom and feel unable...

Jeremiah Teo, the Charissma business coach, joins us this week to look into what is draining your energy. We discuss triggers, permission, loosing your passion for your role and what restores your energy. Are you being honest with yourself and your situation? Do you need some energy management? What are your triggers for energy drainage? Jeremiah explains the 7 types of rest. Are you familiar with...

“I was broken but I didn’t see it while I was in it” Have you stopped for enough time to notice how your body feels? How are you sleeping? How are your relationships? Are you making healthy choices? Emma Lewry, previously a headteacher explains how she loved her roles but she discovered she was sitting under an umbrella of pressure and expectation. Being over-busy and not looking after herself had...

Do you monitor your mental health? With Anna Pluck psychotherapist who specializes in helping professionals overcome workplace anxiety, overwhelm and burnout. This week on Beat teacher burnout, we discuss anxiety, understanding the triggers, understanding yourself and how we can move into a more healthy mindset and way of life. Do you feel like there is something wrong with you? That you need to c...

In today's podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Nick Hazell, a remarkable individual who has not only achieved great success in the mental health field but has also opened up about his struggles with burnout. Nick’s journey spans over 15 years, during which he has worked his way up from a support role to becoming a key player in business development for mental health services. Despite his...

Join me as two teachers from the Teacher Experience podcast share their insights into how they maintain a work-life balance using some very practical tools Have you ever tried using a life timetable?  Find out how and why here! This works alongside your work timetable but you may need to upend your priorities when you hear about it! What about your to-do list? How does yours look? Overwhelmed...