Step into [ed]Leadership with Amy Green
Amy Green - Setting People Up For Success
In this episode, we explore teacher wellbeing with educator and wellbeing expert Amy Green, focusing on how schools can truly set people up for success. We discuss why wellbeing is not something to achieve or “tick off,” and the importance of moving beyond surface level self care. Amy challenges the tendency to treat wellbeing as a one-size-fits-all concept, instead highlighting the role of purpose, clarity, and meaningful work in supporting both staff and students.
We explore how effective systems, structures, and expectations can reduce micro-stresses and create smoother, more sustainable workdays. Amy unpacks the impact of growth fatigue, the risks of reactive wellbeing initiatives, and the need to critically examine what has been added to teachers’ workloads over time. Together, we discuss rethinking the structure of the school year, clarifying the purpose of term time and breaks, and redefining leadership practices to include boundaries, deep work, and intentional availability.
Drawing on insights from her new book, The Wellness Paradox, we discuss the tension between doing all the “right” things for wellbeing and still feeling unwell. Amy invites us to question long held assumptions about success, resilience, and what a “good” working life looks like, encouraging leaders to design cultures where wellbeing is embedded in everyday practice and aligned with the kind of impact they want to have.