Dr Emma Kell, a teacher and performance coach, specialises in supporting and empowering fellow teachers with a focus on well-being. She believes that well-being is closely linked to living and articulating one's values, and fulfilling them every day. Her approach to well-being is based on achieving overall goals and being satisfied with one's progress at the end of a working week.

In addition, Emma discusses how to handle negative feedback and stresses the importance of resilience. She also shares her personal experience of earning a professional doctorate in education, highlighting the potential benefits and drawbacks for educators thinking about embarking on one.

Emma also explores the connection between well-being and effective leadership. She suggests that leaders must balance the need to improve standards for students with the well-being of staff. She advocates for a culture that encourages people to ask for help and take responsibility while feeling content and proud of their work. Emma acknowledges the vulnerability of leaders and encourages the establishment of boundaries to maintain their own well-being.

Emma is a speaker at the Embley Education Conference, which takes place on 14 April 2023. To find out more about the conference and to book your place, please visit www.embley.org.uk/conference

Daniel Muijs

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