From Burnout To Brilliance: Strategies For School Leaders with Suneta Bagri and Catherine Hulme
Oct 30, 2023
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In this thought-provoking podcast, strategies for igniting a well-being revolution in schools and supporting staff mental health are discussed. Topics include addressing teacher frustrations, early intervention strategies, the complex factors of burnout, building a culture of coaching and compassionate leadership, and the importance of long-term coaching for mental health in schools.
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Quick takeaways
Taking care of our own mental health is crucial to provide the best care to students.
Excessive administrative tasks negatively impact teachers' well-being and contribute to frustration.
Deep dives
Importance of Looking After Mental Health as Adults in Schools
Taking care of our own mental health as adults is crucial in order to provide the best possible care to the students. A systematic approach to support staff with their mental health is discussed, emphasizing the need for concrete strategies and insights.
Impact of Administrative Tasks on Teacher Well-being
The excessive administrative tasks and red tape in schools can negatively impact teachers' well-being. The frustration caused by pointless admin and tasks that don't contribute to students' education is highlighted.
Practical Strategies for Supporting Teachers' Mental Health
Concrete strategies for effectively supporting teachers' mental health are shared in this episode. The importance of developing a holistic approach, implementing structures and systems, and nurturing professional development and personal well-being of teaching staff are emphasized.
Coaching as a Key Tool for Improving School Culture
Coaching is identified as a powerful tool for improving school culture and supporting staff well-being. The benefits of adopting a coaching approach, fostering trust, empowering individuals, and promoting open communication are explored.
Are you or your colleagues struggling to cope with the stress and challenges of working in a school? Are you reaching burnout?
In this thought provoking interview, Suneta Bagri and Catherine Hulme reveal strategies to ignite a well-being revolution in schools and empower leaders to create positive change.
Important links:
Visit the Leadership Edge website to access a free coaching quiz here
Find out more about how you can support your colleagues using the Teach Well Toolkit here