Staff Wellbeing with Dr Emma Kell

Dr Emma Kell, director of Those That Can, teacher, performance coach and author, shares insights into teacher wellbeing and sustainable careers in education. In this episode, Emma reflects on her journey in and out of the classroom and what she learned from working in challenging school contexts. She explores what wellbeing really means in schools, moving beyond bolt-on initiatives to focus on culture, policies and everyday interactions, and discusses the difference between resilience and endurance. Emma also shares the thinking behind Real Lives of Teachers, reflects on post-COVID challenges in education, and offers simple, realistic ways to support wellbeing, including noticing small wins and having something to look forward to. Read Real Lives of Teachers Learn more about Those That Can