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The Hidden Crisis in Education with Dr. Helen Kelly

Dr. Helen Kelly shares her journey from workplace safety lawyer to international school principal, and how her personal experience with burnout led to her current work researching educator wellbeing.

The Minimalist Educator Podcast · 2025-09-26

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Switching Off & The Cost Of Always Being On

Discussing the barriers to switching off in non-work time and tips to help you switch off more effectively.

Open Mind Education · 2025-07-18

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Understanding the Burnout Continuum

Discussing the Burnout Continuum with Rowena Hicks

Beat Teacher Burnout Podcast · 2025-04-04

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The Pressures of School Leadership

Why are so many school leaders burning out and what can we do to stop it? Dr Helen Kelly shares hard truths and practical solutions.

Still Human Podcast · 2025-03-25

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Wellbeing is About the Small Things

How can school leaders make changes to the school environment to help prevent staff burning out?

The Assistant Principal Podcast · 2023-12-05

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Burnout as a Condition of the Workplace

Discussing how burnout is not a condition of the individual but of the environment in which we work.

The Assistant Principal Podcast · 2023-07-11

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Educator Wellbeing and Burnout

Deborah Netolicky talks with Dr Helen Kelly about educator wellbeing and burnout.

The Edusalon · 2023-06-03

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How to Avoid Burnout

Discussing what educators can do to maximise their workplace wellbeing and avoid burnout.

ISLECIS Loft Live · 2023-05-18

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Helping Leaders Improve Wellbeing

Talking with Will parker about the importance of taking care of oneself as a school leader

Principal Matters · 2023-04-20

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School Leaders Matter

Talking to Tamara Lechner of Flourishing at School podcast about the main themes of my new book School Leaders Matter: Preventing Burnout, Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing.

Flourishing at School · 2023-02-11

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Causes of Educator Burnout

Talking with John Mikton about the causes of educator burnout

International Schools Podcast · 2023-02-03

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Teacher Burnout

Discussing educator burnout with Jason van Schie and Tamara Lechner

Flourishing at School · 2023-02-01

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Being Strategic About Wellbeing

Talking about the importance of taking a strategic approach to bring meaningful improvement to staff and student wellbeing.

The Wonders of Wellbeing · 2023-01-31

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What is Educator Burnout?

Discussing learnings from my research on how schools should approach employee wellbeing.

International Schools Podcast · 2023-01-30

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A conversation with Dr. Helen Kelly Researcher, writer, speaker, consultant on school wellbeing

Helen shares learnings from her research on the demands of the school leader's role and how schools can support leaders better. She also discusses the impact of the pandemic on International school teachers and leaders.

International Schools Podcast · 2022-07-09

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Teachers are not to blame for their own burnout

Talking about burnout in teachers and school principals and how schools can better manage psychosocial hazards.

Psych Health and Safety · 2022-04-11

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Wellbeing and Resilience in Schools

Discussing how school leaders can attend to their own wellbeing and support the wellbeing of others in their communities.

Where's Your Head At? · 2021-04-19

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What Do You Need?

Discussing the needs of school leaders and the importance of self-care.

We Lead Well · 2021-01-05

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School Leader Wellbeing and How Governors Can Support it

Discussing how governors play a role in ensuring the wellbeing of their leaders.

Key Voices Podcast · 2020-12-17

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