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How to reduce stress and feel more in control as a Headteacher
Are you a Headteacher or MAT CEO feeling the strain of constant demands, overwhelm or the physical toll of stress?
In this short webinar, I share simple, proven techniques from our Headteacher programme. They’re designed to reduce stress and support your heart health and overall wellbeing.
Click the link below, and watch it whenever it suits you.
The Pursuit of Sleep for Teachers
Our free gift to support your rest, energy and wellbeing
If you’re finding it hard to switch off, you’re not alone.
Sleep is one of the foundations of wellbeing, and when it suffers, everything feels harder.
The Pursuit of Sleep for Teachers is our free gift to you.
Written especially for teachers, school leaders and school staff, it shares 99 simple, research-based tips to improve sleep, restore balance and protect your energy.
Inside you’ll find small daily habits and gentle self-care practices to help you rest deeply and feel more ready for whatever the day brings.
What readers say:
“Easy to dip into and pick up a new idea to try.”
“Lovely to have all of these tips in one place to remind me of what I need to do more often.”
“I love this book! So helpful and full of simple, practical ideas.”
The Pursuit Blog
Short, practical tips to support your wellbeing, one small step at a time.
Welcome to the blog. These two-minute reads are here to help you feel a little more calm, clear and steady in the day-to-day.
Small ideas, gently offered, rooted in the realities of school life.
Because wellbeing isn’t something we tick off. It’s something we build through everyday choices and actions.
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The Pursuit Podcast
Engaging Conversations for Educators
Join us for thought-provoking discussions with influential figures from the UK’s education sector, addressing the pressing issues impacting teachers, school leaders, and the wider school system.
Gain access to evidence-based tools and strategies that alleviate stress and empower you to thrive in your career.
Hosted by Maria Brosnan, a highly experienced Educational Health and Wellbeing Specialist with over 30 years of expertise, these conversations offer invaluable insights and actionable advice.
Together, let’s navigate the complexities of the education landscape, support one another, and foster a resilient and thriving community.
Teach Well with Steve Waters
"Every decision that’s taken, is taken through the lens of “will this adversely affect staff wellbeing and mental health?” And if the answer is ‘yes it will’ you modify it or you don’t continue with it." Steve Waters is the founder and CEO of the Teach Well...
Developing Our Executive Function Skills with Victoria Bagnall
"Our Executive Functions are core brain processes that help us regulate our emotions, organise our time and our thoughts, and to do the advanced human activities that we need so much to participate in the modern world." Victoria Bagnall is an education professional,...
Above & Beyond Education with Alison Kriel
"If we all come together, we become collaboratively responsible for every child, in every school, being successful." Alison Kriel is the founder of the newly launched 'Above & Beyond Education' – a social media platform for all educators and schools to celebrate,...
Being a More Purposeful Educator with Naomi Ward
"Your purpose is often what you’re most longing for." Naomi Ward has over 14 years experience in the classroom and leadership and is the founder of Purposeful Educators. In this insightful, practical, and at times very moving episode, Naomi shares: Her definition of...
Life is Happening FOR You not TO You with Mark Taylor
"Life will work for us, rather than against us. The more you allow that to happen, the more it does happen." Mark Taylor has been a professional percussionist for 25 years and has performed with some of the UK’s finest orchestras and theatre companies. He is also a...
Connecting with Nature for Mental Health with Toby Cowern
"What we need to remember is that effectively, we are just well-dressed neanderthals." This is an episode with a difference! What does a survival specialist know about the struggles of teachers or leaders right now? How can nature help us when we’re feeling exhausted,...