S1:E8: Daniela Falecki: Thriving in Teaching

Meet Daniela Falecki, the human dynamo and passionate advocate for teacher wellbeing. In this episode, we delve into Daniela's new book, "Thrive," and explore strategies to help teachers navigate the highs and celebrations of teaching, as well as the lows and stressful times.

Daniela Falecki, a dedicated educator and wellbeing consultant, shares her journey in teaching and the challenges she faced. She emphasises the high demands and pressures of the profession and discusses who bears the responsibility for teacher wellbeing—whether it’s the individual teacher, the principal, or the system as a whole. We explore the factors causing stress in education and what can be done to address them.

Daniela introduces the three M's of resilience—mindset, mood, and momentum—as crucial elements for boosting wellbeing. Her book, "Thrive: Practical Strategies to Nourish Teacher Well-Being," offers practical advice for educators to prioritise their own wellbeing. Daniela shares her experience of writing the book, her passion for teaching, and her love for developing resources.

We also discuss the two parts of her book: the 'what and why' of teacher wellbeing and her 'thrive' model. Daniela emphasises the importance of time management, building relationships, connecting with values, and understanding and regulating emotions for teacher wellbeing. She explains that staff wellbeing is essential for creating a high-performance school and shares her own strategies for self-care and finding her happy place.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Daniela Falecki, and gain valuable insights into prioritising wellbeing in the teaching profession. This episode is a must-listen for educators seeking practical strategies to thrive in their careers and create a supportive and high-performance school environment.

 To find out more about Daniela Falecki's work, check out her website here- Home - Teacher Wellbeing (teacher-wellbeing.com.au)

To watch the full episode on YouTube, follow this link: https://youtu.be/jokTYwq2JY0

Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Daniela Falecki and her passion for teacher wellbeing
• 11:41 The shared responsibility of wellbeing in education
• 18:15 Strategies for reducing teacher stress and building positive relationships
• 25:14 The process of writing the book 'Thrive' and its content
• 30:15 The importance of mindset, mood, values, and emotions in teacher wellbeing
• 38:45 The connection between wellbeing and creating a high-performing school
• 41:32 Daniela Falecki's personal strategies for wellbeing
• 44:46 Closing remarks and appreciation