Conversations with influential figures from the UK’s education sector, about the issues affecting teachers, school leaders, and the wider school system, in a time of tremendous pressure. Here you’ll find solidarity in the stories of educators just like you; discover evidence-based tools to alleviate stress and stay ahead in your career. Hosted by Maria Brosnan, an Educational Health and Wellbeing Specialist with over 30 years experience.
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Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021
"Work is somewhere I go to do something I'm good at, but it's not who I am."
What does an ex-police office know about teacher stress?
Quite a lot, as it turns out.
Tom Wheelhouse founded Mightify in 2015 because he wasn't willing to accept that people in frontline roles across society gave so much and got so little in return.
He left his career as a police officer and decided he would deliver fit-for-purpose wellbeing, personal development and career transition services to frontline people.
In this fascinating and practical episode he shares:
- The power of options - why people feel trapped, and why very often that isn't the case.
- Identity - people generally join teaching because it's a vocation closely linked to their values. It becomes all consuming and an identity. What happens when that identity no longer exists, or no longer serves a healthy purpose?
- Proactivity and planning - if we're going to spend time each year or term having a performance review, couldn't we spend that time checking in with the person rather than simply the professional role?
- What happens next? The wellbeing impacts and issues of leaving teaching.
"It all comes back to having that vulnerability and openness to ask and be asked, what do you need right now to thrive?"
You can connect with Tom
His website is mightyfy.co.uk Free content, regular drop-in sessions, Career Change Club, explore your options in an accessible and friendly way.
Twitter @mightifyuk
Facebook @mightifyuk
YouTube @mightifyuk
Instagram@mightifyuk
Also mentioned in this podcast
Kathryn Grice - The Teacher Empowerment Project
Professor Jo Clark - Petros
Connect with Maria
On Twitter @Mariabrosnan
On LinkedIn Maria Brosnan
On Instagram @pursuitwellbeing
Find out more about our 5-step Wellbeing Action Plan for teachers online course.
And Maria's book, The Pursuit of Sleep for teachers, is available now.
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