In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I’m joined by Viv Grant, former head teacher, mother of three, author, and Director of Integrity Coaching. Viv brings deep emotional honesty, lived experience, and decades of leadership insight to a conversation about something many educators silently struggle with: what happens when we stop being whole humans in the profession?
We explore Viv’s journey from newly appointed head teacher (while pregnant!) to navigating burnout, emotional overwhelm, and the heavy expectations of school leadership. Viv shares openly about how the pressure to “be strong,” “please everyone,” and keep going no matter what led her to a breaking point and how this became the catalyst for the compassionate coaching work she now leads.
Together, we unpack why so many educators feel like cogs in a fast-moving machine, how identity gets lost behind the “teacher/leader suit,” and what it really takes to create school cultures where staff can feel safe, seen, and human again.
This conversation is both grounding and empowering, a reminder that you are more than your role, your results, or your resilience.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
This episode is a tender nudge to remember:
Teachers and leaders are whole people with histories, emotions, identities, hopes, and lives beyond school.
When we create cultures where individuality is honoured and listening is prioritised, teachers don’t just survive, they thrive.
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Linked In: Viv Grant FRSA
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sit down with Hannah, headteacher at Orchards (TCAT). We begin by talking about her unlikely source of calm: her farm animals. Between ducks, pigs, chickens, and her kids playing in the mud, that space is where she truly disconnects and resets.
Together, we explore the emotional toll of teaching and leadership, especially the quiet burnout that comes from being constantly responsible for others. Hannah and I unpack what it means to lead human-first: to bring compassion, self-awareness, and honesty into a system that often forgets teachers are people too.
We also talk about what leadership really means, how it’s not about being perfect, but about being reflective and humble enough to keep learning. I share a five-minute meeting opener from my 5 Minutes to Thrive course that helps teams begin conversations with reflection instead of rush.
Hannah explains how she’s building a culture that models wellbeing, not just preaches it. At Orchards, every teacher gets one off-site PPA afternoon a week, and senior leaders are expected to actually take time themselves because showing balance is just as important as talking about it.
We dive into the loneliness of the DSL role and Hannah’s new book, The Honest DSL, written to name the hidden emotional weight of safeguarding and offer real solidarity. She also wrote The Honest Headteacher, both with Teacher Writers.
In this conversation, we cover:
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sit down with Rebekah Alsley, a former headteacher and mum of five, who shares a deeply emotional and honest story about how her dedication to education ultimately came at the cost of her health.
Rebekah opens up about the moment everything changed: delivering an INSET day in 2023 when she suffered from Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, more commonly known as Broken Heart Disease, a stress-induced heart failure that feels just like a heart attack. Though she recovered, the experience left her physically and emotionally shaken, leading her to step down from headship in 2025.
Together, we explore the painful realities of burnout in school leadership, the culture of self-sacrifice that keeps so many teachers pushing beyond their limits, and the urgent need for emotional support and systemic change in education.
This conversation is raw, moving, and full of hard-earned wisdom. We talk about the love of teaching that drives leaders to give everything, the guilt of stepping away, and the practical ways schools can start putting people before performance.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
How chronic stress and self-neglect can affect physical health
The emotional toll of leadership and the cost of serving everyone else first
Why coaching and supervision should be standard practice in education
How imposter syndrome fuels overworking and exhaustion
The importance of psychological safety and vulnerability in schools
Redefining what success means in education
Creating time and space for reflection as a leader
Why caring for yourself helps everyone around you thrive
Rebekah’s story is a powerful reminder that passion without boundaries can break even the strongest hearts, and that stepping back isn’t failure but an act of courage and self-preservation.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-alsey-848518128/
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sit down with Angela, a headteacher with over 35 years in education and 25 of those leading schools. Angela brings her deep wisdom, compassion, and honesty to a conversation that every educator needs to hear.
Together, we explore what it really means to keep teaching in a sustainable way, not just surviving term by term, but staying whole as a person while serving others. Angela shares how she learned to set firm boundaries, protect her energy, and eventually recognise when it was time to step away from leadership to prioritise her wellbeing.
She speaks candidly about the pressures of leadership, the importance of alignment between personal values and school culture, and the courage it takes to say, “Enough.” From defining reasonable working hours to reframing marking and rethinking what “making a difference” really means, Angela offers practical wisdom and heartfelt truths for anyone in education today.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
Angela leaves us with a beautiful metaphor:
“If one person is blowing the trumpet at full blast and nobody else is joining in, it’s not music it’s noise. But when everyone plays their instrument at the right time, that’s when you get harmony.”
This conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and redefine what thriving in education really looks like.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelalstanton
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In this solo episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I turn the conversation on its head by asking what happens when we start with who we are, our strengths, values, and intrinsic qualities rather than what external “fixes” we can bolt on. Drawing on my decades of experience in schools and my own journey through burnout, I share a powerful approach to wellbeing that begins with identifying and using your most valued strengths.
I highlight the alarming levels of stress across the education sector with up to 80% of staff in schools reporting significant stress and the toll this takes on health, relationships, and careers. Instead of quick-fix solutions, I introduce a practical framework designed for real schools: short, culture-shifting practices that help staff rediscover their purpose, build skills to reduce stress and prevent burnout before it takes hold.
Through moving stories from my time as a SENCO, specialist teacher, and leader, I show how using my core strengths of kindness and problem-solving not only energised me but also transformed my ability to support children, colleagues, and whole-school communities. I also share details of my 5 Minutes to Thrive course that fits neatly at the start of your staff meetings, a weekly practice of small, intentional actions to build habits, confidence, and team culture without adding to workload.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
This episode is intended to inspire as well as offering practical tips. I offer teachers and leaders tools we can use straight away to bring more energy, joy even work life balance into our week. I believe protecting wellbeing isn’t a luxury, it's a necessity for thriving staff, which of course impacts positively on the students, and schools where people truly want to stay and grow.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I’m joined by psychotherapist and author Kim Rutherford, creator of the Eight Wise Method. Kim brings years of clinical expertise and her own lived experience of burnout to a powerful conversation about prevention, recovery, and resilience in education.
We explore what burnout really is, why it goes beyond workload, and how unhealed stress in life and work can spiral into cycles of illness, overwhelm, and even depression. Kim shares her near-fatal burnout experience and how it led her to develop a practical blueprint for sustainable wellbeing.
From environmental wellness to daily journaling, Kim offers concrete strategies that empower teachers and leaders to build resilience, take responsibility for their mental health, and foster healthier school cultures.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
This episode is an honest and practical guide for teachers and leaders who are close to burnout or determined to prevent it. Kim’s insights remind us that taking brave action and prioritising mental health isn’t selfish; it’s essential for thriving staff, resilient students, and healthier schools.
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Website: www.kimrutherfordofficial.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rutherford/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kim.rutherford.3726/
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I’m joined by Rachel Bates, head teacher at Weldon Park Academy. Rachel brings honesty, warmth, and years of leadership experience to a conversation about one of the most damaging patterns in education: the comparison trap.
From staff comparing themselves to colleagues, to schools being compared by league tables, comparison can fuel stress, perfectionism, and burnout. Rachel shares her own journey into teaching, the challenges of headship, and how she’s worked to build a culture that values uniqueness over uniformity.
We also touch on surprising sources of wisdom from Beyoncé to Miranda Hart and what they teach us about authenticity, belonging, and celebrating differences.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
This episode is an empowering reminder that teachers and leaders don’t need to be carbon copies of one another. Instead, by valuing individuality and creating psychologically safe cultures, schools can flourish and so can the people within them.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I’m joined by Jo Van Osch, therapist, occupational psychologist, and researcher in burnout coaching interventions. Jo brings both lived experience of burnout (three times!) and deep professional expertise to the conversation, making her insights invaluable for educators, leaders, and anyone navigating burnout recovery.
We explore a powerful reframe: burnout isn’t inevitable. Instead, it can be an opportunity to create cultures of care, connection, and success in schools and beyond.
Jo shares her personal journey of burnout and reintegration, and how those experiences shaped her seven-pillar model of wellbeing, which supports both individuals and organisations to prevent burnout and thrive.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
This episode is essential listening for teachers, school leaders, and anyone recovering from or supporting others through burnout.
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jovanosch/
Website: https://inspiredatwork.co.uk/
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In this insightful episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I’m joined by Ginny Bootman, an experienced SENCO of four schools, author of Independent Thinking on Being a SENCO, and passionate advocate for keeping children at the heart of everything we do.
Ginny shares her 31 years of experience in education, from class teacher to SENCO, and why relationships between SENCOs, heads, teachers, and parents are critical for reducing overwhelm and burnout.
We dive deep into what it means to create supportive systems that protect everyone’s time and energy, so we can focus on what really matters: the children.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
This episode is a must-listen for SENCOs, school leaders, and anyone supporting children with additional needs who want to work smarter, not harder, and beat burnout while making a bigger impact.
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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-bootman-0b7436184/?originalSubdomain=uk
Website: www.ginnybootman.com
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In this very special episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, the tables are turned! Instead of asking the questions, I’m in the hot seat as my longtime friend Sandra interviews me about my brand-new course: Five Minutes to Thrive for Schools.
This course was born out of my own burnout story, ending up in hospital with suspected heart attack symptoms, returning to school without support, and realising nothing had changed.
Teachers told me they loved my content of the first course I designed, but they were too exhausted and short on time to implement it.
So I created something simple, accessible, and life-changing: five minutes each week in a staff meeting that can reshape habits, mindsets, and culture.
In this conversation, you’ll hear about:
The story behind Five Minutes to Thrive and how it turns micro-habits into powerful cultural change.
Why traditional well-being sessions don’t always work, and what schools really need instead.
Real-life examples of shifting priorities, leaving on time, and strengthening staff teams.
The research showing how supportive environments reduce burnout and teacher turnover.
How this programme is already being trialled in schools across the UK, with headteachers excited about its impact.
If you’ve ever thought “I don’t have time for well-being,” this episode will show you that you do. All it takes is five minutes a week.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sat down with Sam Gibbs, Lead for Curriculum and Development at the Greater Manchester Education Trust. Sam shares her deeply personal story of burnout, how it shaped her as a leader, and the work she is now doing to ensure staff feel listened to and supported.
Can I challenge you to reflect: How do our experiences of stress and overwhelm shape the way we lead and support others?
We talk about why staff wellbeing can’t be separated from personal life pressures, and how overwork even when we love our jobs can still lead to burnout. Sam takes us through the creation of her trust’s Workload Charter, co-developed with staff, and why ethical leadership is less about words on paper and more about how we treat each other every day.
In our conversation, you’ll hear how we:
Rebuild confidence and identity after experiencing burnout.
Set boundaries and create routines that protect wellbeing.
Co-create a Workload Charter that adapts to staff needs and real lives.
Embed ethical behaviours into leadership so staff feel valued and respected.
Use listening, care, and collaboration as the foundations of school culture.
If you’ve ever felt silenced, overworked, or unsure how to rebuild after burnout, this episode offers both hope and practical strategies for shaping healthier, more human organisations.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sat down with Robbie Swale, an executive coach, author, and creator of The 12-Minute Method and The Coach’s Journey. We dive into the difference between being busy and being truly productive, and explore how to make courageous choices about where we put our time and energy.
Can I challenge you to consider: Are you busy or are you productive or both?
We talk about the myth of “finishing” all our work, how to build what Robbie calls “complexity fitness,” and why time management is really about managing our choices, attention, energy, habits, mindset, and relationships. These may be uncomfortable questions we need to ask ourselves.
We share strategies for saying no without guilt, creating space for what really matters, and making small but consistent changes that have a big impact over time.
In our conversation, you’ll hear how we:
Shift from firefighting to working on what truly matters.
Practise saying no and manage the fallout with grace.
Use the six pillars of meaningful productivity to avoid burnout.
Harness the power of just 12 minutes a week to make progress on big goals.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in busyness and want practical, human strategies to regain control, this episode will help you step off the hamster wheel and focus on what counts.
Let’s take some action and start to bring about some change!
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sat down with Sara Rider, a head teacher who dared to reimagine school leadership and the results are transformational.
We dive into how creating a culture of trust and flexibility has reshaped her school, reduced teacher burnout, and built a staff that’s happier, more creative, and more resilient. Instead of relying on “feel-good” gestures like muffins in the staffroom, she’s built systems that give teachers time, space, and trust and the payoff has been extraordinary.
In our conversation, you’ll hear how she:
Introduced Development Days that allow teachers to work from home, focus on professional growth, and protect their well-being.
Built a school culture where trust replaces micromanagement, and teachers feel truly valued.
Learned to step back as a leader, empowering her team to thrive without constant oversight.
If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce teacher burnout while building a thriving school culture, this episode will leave you inspired to lead differently.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, Erika and I open up about our own journeys with teacher burnout, the real signs, the hidden triggers, and the lessons we’ve learned about protecting our well-being.
Erika and I talk about:
How I first realised I was burning out and how Erika’s own body signaled “enough.”
Why we both believe trust is the foundation of teacher well-being and how micromanagement silently damages it.
The ways we protect our “why” as teachers and leaders so we can keep showing up for our students without losing ourselves.
Practical strategies we’ve used to reduce workload and stress, from building trust to using simple automation tools.
Erika also shares her free Teacher Burnout Guide and Self-Assessment Quiz, which can help you spot early signs of burnout and take proactive steps to recover before it escalates.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, with Dr Adam McCartney, chartered psychologist, we dive deep into the heart of staff resilience, retention, and well-being in schools. I share a meaningful conversation filled with insight and lived experiences from the front lines of education. We explore what really helps staff feel supported, the power of belonging, and how reflective practices can transform a school community from the inside out.
We talk about:
How stress and burnout are showing up in school communities
The powerful impact of structured reflective practice and communities of practice
How fostering a sense of belonging can transform staff energy and student outcomes
Real examples of interventions that reduced staff burnout and boosted resilience
Why psychologically informed management systems are the future of school leadership
How zones of regulation and trauma-informed approaches can shift school culture
Practical advice for teachers and leaders who want to protect well-being while still thriving professionally
I especially loved how Adam helped us see that teacher well-being isn’t a soft extra, it’s the foundation for everything else. Together, we explore how leaders and individuals can take small, strategic steps to create communities where both staff and students can flourish.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, we welcome Harry Hastings, former headteacher turned executive coach, who shares his insights on a question many educators grapple with: is it truly possible to work in schools and still prioritise yourself and your family? Drawing on 99 terms of leadership experience and his new chapter as "The Sherpa" coach, Harry reflects on what he’s learned about boundaries, burnout, and the power of knowing when “enough is enough.” His message is clear. Doing less doesn’t mean you care less. It often means you’re showing up with more clarity, energy, and purpose.
Harry also opens up about the emotional realities of leadership, from self-doubt and vulnerability to the pressures of always needing to appear strong. He introduces Brené Brown’s “BRAVING” framework as a powerful tool for creating trust-based, psychologically safe school environments where staff can be fully human. Together, we unpack how trust, compassion, and boundaries build a healthy culture where both educators and students can thrive. This conversation is a reassuring reminder that support, balance, and authenticity are not luxuries. They are essentials.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sit down with John, a headteacher at a special school, to explore a powerful and emotional question: "Do you still remember why you came into teaching?"
Together, we reflect on the “why” behind our decision to enter education, and what keeps us going in such a challenging profession. John shares his unexpected journey into teaching, and we dive into personal stories that shaped our careers, students who challenged us, moved us, and reminded us of the profound impact we can make.
We talk openly about:
Why many of us stay in education despite burnout
How shared values shape a healthy school culture
The importance of recognising the impact we’ve had
Correcting “faulty narratives” and shifting our mindset
Avoiding the trap of overwork and modeling sustainable leadership
John brings honesty, depth, and humour to the conversation, and I share some of my own experiences as well. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected from your purpose, or stuck in imposter syndrome, this episode offers a meaningful reset.
Mentioned in the episode:
Trauma-informed leadership practices
Practical strategies for sustainable leadership
The importance of team culture and aligned values
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sit down with Nick Osborne, CEO of Maritime Academy Trust and someone whose honest and humorous take on school leadership has inspired me from afar.
We dive deep into how we can build healthy school teams, support new leaders, and make space for sustainable leadership without running ourselves into the ground. Nick shares how he went from leading one school to turning around multiple, and the tough lessons he learned about overwhelm, boundaries, and letting go of perfection.
In this episode, I talk with Nick about:
His personal story of school leadership and growth
How we can support new headteachers in high-pressure environments
The importance of time out of school for perspective and clarity
Simple strategies to manage workload and prevent burnout
The "three zones" model to assess and adjust school demands
Why having friends outside education helps your well-being
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sit down with Anthony, an experienced headteacher whose journey through education has been anything but conventional. We dive into his early years as a reluctant English teacher who came into the profession to make a real difference not just to teach Shakespeare, but to change lives.
Anthony shares how his passion for working with disaffected and disadvantaged young people eventually led him out of mainstream education and into the world of Pupil Referral Units. His turning point came after witnessing the long-term impact of a system that had failed vulnerable children, prompting him to rethink everything he thought he knew about behaviour, inclusion, and leadership.
Throughout our conversation, we explore how Anthony has created a radically different school culture rooted in relational inclusion. We talk about what it means to truly see and support not just pupils, but staff too from daily check-ins using a simple nine-point regulation scale, to investing in ongoing trauma-informed training.
I was struck by how these strategies aren’t costly or complicated; they're based on connection, awareness, and creating safe spaces. Anthony’s new book, Educating Everyone, captures this journey and offers practical tools for school leaders and teachers who want to do things differently.
It was a privilege to hear his story, and I hope it inspires you as much as it did me.
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In this episode of Beat Teacher Burnout, I sit down with Brett, a passionate and progressive headteacher from a large secondary school, to explore the realities of flexible working in education. We unpack how leading with a “yes-first” mindset can make all the difference in supporting teacher well-being, improving staff retention, and fostering a culture where people feel genuinely valued. Brett shares how simple adjustments like letting staff attend their child’s nativity or shifting their timetable slightly can have a powerful impact on morale and engagement.
As someone who works closely with teachers and deeply understands the challenges of burnout, I found this conversation both inspiring and practical. We talk about the importance of school culture, listening to staff needs, and taking action that goes beyond token gestures. Whether you're a headteacher, classroom teacher, or someone working in education leadership, I hope this episode gives you insight and encouragement to rethink what's possible in your own setting.
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