Jason Rawding, founder of My Beast, explores how humour and storytelling can strengthen wellbeing, belonging and psychological safety in education.

In this episode, Jason shares why laughter matters at work and how intentional humour can build trust, connection and more human teams.

He reflects on the role of storytelling in leadership and the impact of openness and empathy on team culture.

You’ll hear practical ideas for bringing humour into everyday school life, along with insights on creating environments where staff feel safe, seen, and valued.

Christina Lord, founder of Authentic Action Coaching, shares how energy leadership and breath work can support resilience in demanding roles.

In this episode, Christina explores managing energy rather than time, the power of the breath, and learning to become your own observer.

She introduces the role of playful curiosity in leadership and wellbeing, and how small, intentional practices can reduce stress and build resilience.

Tamu Thomas, author, keynote speaker and leadership consultant, explores burnout, toxic productivity and wellbeing at work.

In this episode, Tamu draws on her book Women Who Work Too Much to unpack how overwork, pressure and unexamined productivity cultures affect women in education and beyond.

You’ll hear practical reflections on recognising limits, building self-awareness and working with the nervous system to create healthier, more sustainable ways of leading and living.