In this episode, we are joined by the phenomenal Lizzie Williamson. Dubbed by the US media as ‘the excuse-buster from Down-Under’, Lizzie Williamson is the founder and author of Two Minute Moves and The Active Workday Advantage, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, fitness presenter and certified personal trainer. She is a regular on morning television and in global news publications with her work featured on Good Morning America, Studio 10, the Today Show, Women’s Health and Prevention Magazine. Through her fun, interactive keynotes, workshops and videos, Lizzie motivates workforces around the worl ..read more

CALLING ALL STAFF WELLBEING CHANGE AGENTS Leading Staff Wellbeing Guided Inquiry is a hybrid professional learning opportunity that builds the capacity of wellbeing leaders, takes them through the key steps to undertake a guided inquiry into what staff wellbeing looks like in their setting, and empowers them to work alongside their colleagues to positively impact staff wellbeing and culture. FIND OUT MORE HERE ..read more

Daniela and Amy have many similarities in their beliefs and approach to how we can improve educator wellbeing, which is no wonder why this episode focuses on exactly that. Tune in to hear Daniela's thoughts, findings, and next steps as she joins Amy as a leader in this space. Meet Daniela Falecki Daniela Falecki, is the founder of Teacher Wellbeing, known as the “keep-it-real” teacher. Specializing in Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology with more than 20 years’ experience as a teacher in government and independent schools in Australia. Daniela has a Masters in Education (Leadership ..read more

Wellbeing weeks. Some people love them, some not so much. Sometimes they are great, and sometimes they fizzle out. Is it time to move on from wellbeing weeks, or do we need to do them differently? Perhaps it is time to ask our staff not what they want to do, but instead, how they want to feel so we can offer what they need. Dive into this week's episode to hear more. More About Amy Amy is founder of The Wellness Strategy, a published author, speaker, facilitator, and coach, and a leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing in schools and organisations. As a past teacher and school le ..read more

In this episode Amy and David discuss wellbeing science and practical strategies needed for all educators (and everyone else too..) The topic of resilience is explored in depth, and how we can utilise both internal and external resilience factors as we grow and change personally and professionally. Meet David Bott David Bott is a sought-after speaker, author and education consultant who works with government organisations and some of the world’s leading schools to help guide wellbeing vision and strategy. As an expert in applied wellbeing science, David has supported thousands of educators fr ..read more

Teacher Wellbeing in and outs Part 2. There are so many more I could add, but I hope you find these as thought-provoking and inspiring. Keep adding yours ? See the original post here. Check out the latest news from The Wellness Strategy here. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter ..read more

Are you feeling like you have to choose between work or home when you long to feel present and energised in both spaces? The balance between work and home is often a battle we face as educators. Knowing how to switch off, when to switch back on, and letting go of feeling guilty for not working are all common thoughts and feelings when we struggle with balance. What is often confused with the conversation around work/life balance is thinking that we have to choose between one or the other or that it is about 50/50. This isn't accurate... It is about having time and energy to do what you value ..read more

In this episode Amy explains that it may not be more time we need, but instead the opportunity to reconsider how we use the time we have. Amy also unpacks 3 key insights she has discovered from her 'Beneath the Surface' days in schools. She provides 3 real examples to consider when thinking about how schools can use the time they have in a different way. Join ELEVATE Hang out on  Instagram Follow me on LinkedIn Order my book Email: hello@amygreen.com.au ..read more

Let's talk about...Energy Are you feeling like coffee is the only way to get through the day, when you long to feel ready for the day, healthy, and like the energiser bunny? ENERGY IS EVERYTHING Energy is what allows us to feel and function well. It is the difference between being present and being on auto-pilot. Energy however is not exclusive to our physical health, but directly impacts our mental and emotional health as well. Energy supports our cognitive function, which means it influences our ability to do all sorts of things... make decisions, regulate emotions, think clearly, be resi ..read more

This time of year can feel a little bit daunting. We have so much to do, exciting things ahead of us, and new ventures to begin. One thing that often escapes us now we are back in the swing of work is time. So, to kick the year off... Let's talk about time It can be common to feel like there is always something to do and never enough time. As the year begins, this can happen much faster than we like. We long to feel calm, organised, and prepared, but somehow these feelings can escape us and by February we feel like we haven't had a break at all. This year, I want you to start the year thinkin ..read more