Rethinking Success

If we are going to truly address staff, teacher, and educator wellbeing, then it's time to look at what needs to change. This conversation, in all honesty, revolves around three key areas: workload, productivity, and time . Yet, we seem to be having conversations about these things separately from wellbeing or perhaps not having them at all. What we know about wellbeing in the workplace is tha...

Every month Amy Green and Emma Gentle are going to drop a BONUS episode on their podcasts. They will be talking about all things education, teaching and leadership. They are particularly excited about touching on taboo topics as they believe it's time to have real discussions about education without the sugar coating! Today's episode is an introduction to Amy and Em, where they started in...

Teacher life can indeed be incredibly demanding, often characterized by long hours of lesson planning, grading, managing classrooms, and nurturing the growth of students. While the rewards of teaching are profound, the demands can sometimes take a toll on one's physical, emotional and mental health. Recognising when these demands are affecting your wellbeing is a crucial first step towards mai...

In this episode, Amy and Sue sit down to chat about all of the amazing things that positive psychology can teach us about flourishing. Whilst this conversation only skims the surface of what Sue can tach each us, we do look at emotions, gut health, the microbiome, and how working on flourishing and wellbeing includes doing things you may not want to do. More About Sue  Sue Langley turns science in...

In the whirlwind of being a teacher,  taking a breather seemed like an impossible feat.  My days were jam-packed with endless tasks, responsibilities, and commitments, leaving zero space for a moment of calm. Books to mark, emails to reply to, lessons to plan, resources to make. But then came a turning point  – a period of dealing with chronic stress that completely shifted my perspective. READ FU...

In the world of education, change can often feel like managing a complex machine. Just like cogs in a gear system, various pieces need attention and shifting. But in the midst of this, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of where to direct our efforts. This is a common challenge in schools, where there are numerous tasks and activities happening simultaneously. So, how can educators en...

Daniela and Amy have many similarities in their beliefs and approach to how we can improve educator wellbeing, which is no wonder why this episode focuses on exactly that. Tune in to hear Daniela's thoughts, findings, and next steps as she joins Amy as a leader in this space. Meet Daniela Falecki Daniela Falecki, is the founder of Teacher Wellbeing, known as the “keep-it-real” teacher. Special...

In the fast-paced world of trying to achieve work-life balance, prioritising wellbeing and setting boundaries, all while maintaining consistent ways of working, email is a common topic of discussion. One approach that often emerges is the idea of schedule send, where emails are sent during specific hours, typically between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  On the surface, this might seem like a useful and consid...

In this episode, Sue takes us on a journey through her experience as a teacher and leader of over 30 years and how this led her to write 'Teacher cry too'. This episode looks at some of the challenges teachers face daily and how we can turn this profession around. Filled with truth, insights and hope, this a great conversation and one not to be missed. Meet Sue Webb   Sue is a high school...

Wellbeing weeks. Some people love them, some not so much. Sometimes they are great, and sometimes they fizzle out. Is it time to move on from wellbeing weeks, or do we need to do them differently? Perhaps it is time to ask our staff not what they want to do, but instead, how they want to feel so we can offer what they need. Dive into this week's episode to hear more. More About Amy Amy is foun...

In this episode Amy and Jenny discuss the difference between stress and burnout, and the sliding scale. Together they explore what true burnout looks like and how to make changes to ensure we prevent burnout from the beginning, rather than wait until we are caught up in it. Both Amy and Jenny share their own personal stories and strategies they use to support their own wellbeing. Meet Dr Jenny Bro...

‘Do you have a wellness strategy to support your desired state of wellbeing or are you hoping that ad hoc, sporadic activities and events will be enough, hence, leaving it to chance? Your wellbeing strategy needs to be planned, and whilst it may require hard work, it shouldn’t be hard. Yes, you know you should exercise more and perhaps it might feel hard, yes, it may feel a little tricky to initia...

In this episode Amy and David discuss wellbeing science and practical strategies needed for all educators (and everyone else too..) The topic of resilience is explored in depth, and how we can utilise both internal and external resilience factors as we grow and change personally and professionally. Meet David Bott David Bott is a sought-after speaker, author and education consultant who works with...

In the human behaviour space and in coaching we often refer to a process called integration. This is where we take what we've learnt and integrate it into our being. We move what we learn from knowledge to practice so it becomes part of who we are. This is a crucial part of the change process, and one that is valued, given time for and reflected on before moving on to something else. In school...

In this episode, Emily and I chat about so many things that make up who we are. From unlearning to relearning, questioning everything and how to manage your mind. This episode was a real treat for me as Em has been in my world for a really long time and was one of my very first mindset coaches. She is incredible and this episode is filled with wisdom, insights, and gems everyone needs to hear. (Al...

In this episode Amy explains that it may not be more time we need, but instead the opportunity to reconsider how we use the time we have. Amy also unpacks 3 key insights she has discovered from her 'Beneath the Surface' days in schools. She provides 3 real examples to consider when thinking about how schools can use the time they have in a different way. Join  ELEVATE Hang out on  Instagra...

In this episode, Mike and I chat about... Leadership is relational, not transactional. The need for the use of character strengths in schools. Positivity Project. Meet Mike Erwin Mike is an enthusiastic and optimistic leader who was born and raised in Syracuse, NY. He has dedicated his life to serving the nation and empowering people to build positive relationships and become more resilient. Mike...

Without the 3 P's you are likely to be hoping, waiting, or wishing things will be different. This isn't enough. Completing a one-day PD and seeing things instantly change isn't common. As an individual, or collectively in your workplace or school, you need to plan, prioritise, and participate long-term if you want transformation to occur. How you can work with me and my team: 'Lead...

In this episode, Donna and I chat about productivity and how to maximise time to have more space to do what you love. We also talk about why taking breaks are essential to how we work, feel, and live. Donna believes thriving workplace wellbeing allows you to have the time, space and capacity to show up as your best self in all aspects of your life. Her 3 messages are: You are the boss of you and y...

Let me share with you something I call  Feel, Be, Do. This formula is something I created when considering what wellbeing looks like when we try and implement tools, strategies, habits and new ways of feeling and being into our life. When we take wellbeing from knowledge to action. For many, wellbeing is about doing things. Doing more activities, adding more to the to-do list, adding more to the s...

In this episode, I share with you 5 things I had to take responsibility for when I recovered from burnout. I also share some reflections I have from being a school leader and how we need to extend compassion, patience, time and space as we embark on this journey that is the work of wellbeing. Join  ELEVATE Hang out on  Instagram Follow me on LinkedIn Order my book Email: hello@amygreen.com.au

Who is responsible for staff wellbeing? Is someone specifically responsible? Does it fall to one person or one team e.g the leadership team? Should we nominate a wellbeing leader to be responsible? Does the responsibility sit with HR? Is it up to the individual alone? Responsibility could belong to any or all of the above, and whilst elements or part of the responsibility may sit with one person o...

Over the past few weeks, I have been reflecting on my own wellbeing journey. Getting back to basics and asking myself 'What is wellbeing?'. I have been reflecting on how I am living this, or if I am not, and what changes I may need to make. What I share here is my own work on wellbeing and how it truly never ends. Stay connected: Join  ELEVATE Hang out on  Instagram Follow me on LinkedIn O...

Wellbeing has become a buzzword in recent years, but what does it actually mean? To some, it is the pursuit of happiness, whilst for others it goes much further and includes things such as meaning, growth, connection and purpose. What is important to note is that welllbeing means different things to different people. This can make it hard to support, or even know what the other is talking about wh...

As the emphasis on staff wellbeing increases, and the connection between this and things such as teacher burnout, teachers leaving the classroom, and the need to attract more teachers to the profession is made, so too is the desire for data on staff and teacher wellbeing. There is an influx of staff (and student) wellbeing trackers, apps, and surveys being offered and used in schools, with more an...