“The session with Brad was insightful and empowering. It provided us with tangible tools that have enabled us to take charge of our own well-being. Brad helped us understand the values that drive us, and how promoting these values will naturally increase job satisfaction and overall well-being. I would highly recommend any workplace or team to get in touch with Brad - you won't be disappointed!”
Principal
“I can’t tell you how much positive feedback I’ve had directly or through other leaders about your time with us today. Teachers, teacher aides and therapists are all gushing with appreciation and inspiration”.
— Principal
Groups that have participated
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Auckland Principal Principals Conference
Glenavon School
Cotswold School
Pukekohe Intermediate School
Wairau Valley Special School
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Special Education NZ Principals Conference
Meadowbank School
Peninsula School
St Heliers School
Central Auckland Specialist School
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RTLB Cluster 7
RTLB Cluster 12
Victoria Avenue School
Bailey Road School
Waiheke Primary School
“Thank you for the inspirational and thought-provoking professional development that you skillfully ran. I have been sharing your pearls of wisdom all weekend and will continue to do so. It has given me a powerful insight into myself, my husband, my work colleagues, and my school parents”.
— Teacher
Staff Burnout
As with many other helping professions, the rate of burnout amongst teaching staff is high.
Several studies concur that the major causes of burnout amongst teachers is the heavy workloads and the management of student’s behaviour (or misbehaviour). Ironically, the best teachers are typically the most susceptible to burnout. Unrelenting dedication to students can lead teachers to take on too many tasks, which can deplete their creative energy.
As a consequence of this, teachers are more likely to experience the negative effects of stress. Symptoms can include excessive fatigue, high frustration, forgetfulness and an inability to make decisions and concentrate.
Without a personalised strategic wellbeing plan, poorly managed stress can have a significant negative impact on teachers work performance and the culture that exists within a school.
This can also result in principals having to invest more time and energy into managing staff rather than focusing on overall school performance and outcomes achieved.
Workshop.
The goal of the workshop is to inspire staff to own and implement their own personalised wellbeing and engagement plan. This workshop will:
Reinforce the importance of staff taking ownership of their own wellbeing and engagement
Help staff understand why some strategies do not work for everyone
Provide staff with the opportunity to identify personalised and practical strategies to enhance their wellbeing and engagement
Annual Program for Schools.
A 12-month program of various initiatives (e.g. staff / leader workshops, support services, online assistance) to embed the program across a school.
Initiatives include:
How to structure check-ins with staff to best encourage school and personal value fulfilment
How to best lead and manage change
How to build effective working relationships with staff and parents
A framework on how to effectively manage conflict within teams or between staff
