Posts by Meg
Ep 97: Through Adversity & Active Acceptance
When met with adversity, how do you move from survival mode to a mindset of growth? In this episode, Meg Durham speaks with Rebecca Christianson, founder and director of Thriving People Consulting. An executive coach, Rebecca works with leadership teams to shift mindsets and implement organisational change. In this conversation, you’ll hear about Rebecca’s devastating…
Read MoreEp 96: Valuing Yourself & Finding Balance
How can we navigate the evolving landscape of teaching and find balance in our lives? In this episode, Meg Durham engages in a thought-provoking conversation with the insightful guest Lill Daley. The discussion centres around the evolving journey of educators and the importance of valuing yourself and your changing needs. Lilli shares her personal experiences,…
Read MoreEp 95: Beyond Resentment & Shifting Your Perspective
Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of resentment, whether in your relationships, work, or personal life? Join host Meg Durham and guest Julie Tenner in this illuminating episode about the topic of resentment – how it arises, and most importantly, how to transcend it. Tune in as Julie and Meg explore the…
Read MoreEp 94: Stories We Tell & Flipping the Script
Did you know that humans have at least 70,000 thoughts per day? You might be surprised to learn that these thoughts turn into the stories you tell yourself and others. Some stories can be positive, while others are very negative and can hold you back from leading the life you truly desire. And as educators,…
Read MoreEp 93: Teachers Cry Too & Teacher Mental Health
Being in the education system means there are a lot of things to love – and – a lot of things that challenge you. So, how open are you about your struggles; how much do you share with your colleagues, family and friends? In this deeply moving episode, Meg speaks with guest Sue Webb about…
Read MoreEp 92: Difficult People & Managing Bad Behaviour
Imagine how different your life would be if you learned how to manage difficult people even better! Join host Meg Durham and best-selling author Dr Rebecca Ray for this insightful conversation about Rebecca’s latest book “Difficult People: Dealing with the bad behaviour of difficult people” which addresses the nuances of dealing with individuals who don’t…
Read MoreEp 91: Define Your Success & Lead Your Life
How do you define success in your life? Do you give yourself permission to be proud of who you are, how far you’ve come, and the successes your future will hold? In this episode, Meg speaks with Diana Taylor, Vice President of the Geelong Football Club and author of ‘The Playbook: Crossing the White Line…
Read MoreEp 90: Rest to Reset & Pausing with Purpose
Do you allow yourself to rest? During your busy, hectic days, do you purposely designate time to take respite from it all? Or instead, do you view resting as lazy? And something you should only give yourself once you get your (never-ending) To Do list done? In this deeply heartfelt conversation, Meg invites guest Suzy…
Read MoreEp 89: Teacher Wellbeing & Improving Workplace Culture
It’s time to prioritise the health, happiness and wellbeing of educators. In this insightful episode, Meg Durham speaks with Amy Green, author of the book ‘Teacher Wellbeing: A Real Conversation for Teachers and Leaders.’ A thought leader in improving workplace culture and wellbeing, Amy brings a fresh approach to this important topic. Together, they discuss…
Read MoreEp 88: Preventing Burnout & Prioritising Your HealthEp 88: Preventing Burnout &
Are you prioritising your health? As a busy educator working in the school system, taking care of yourself probably gets pushed down to the bottom of your list of priorities. But this often has a significant impact on your health and wellbeing, leading to burnout. In this special episode, Meg interviews Sophie Scott, an award-winning…
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