Feeling frazzled, flat or just in need of a breather? EdExec LIVE might be exactly the reset button you didn’t know you needed
Let’s be honest: the role of a school business leader is rewarding, but it can also be relentless. The pressure, the pace, the plates you’re spinning – sometimes it feels like there’s no time to breathe, let alone reflect. But with World Mental Health Day on the horizon (October 10), it’s the perfect time to stop and ask: how are you doing?
As we gear up for another round of EdExec LIVE, kicking off in the Southwest at De Vere Tortworth on Thursday 16th October, it’s not just a chance to sharpen your strategy or brush up on best practices – it’s a real opportunity to focus on you. If you’ve been feeling stuck, stressed or just plain tired, this event might be more than a professional boost, it could be the personal reset you’ve been looking for.
Reconnect and Recharge
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your work is take a step back from it. EdExec LIVE offers the space to pause, catch your breath and reset – on your own terms. There’s no pressure to attend every session or rush through the day; you can go at your own pace, choose the seminars that speak to you and take time out when you need it. Whether you’re deep in a discussion or simply enjoying a quiet coffee and a slice of cake, it’s a chance to reflect and reconnect with yourself, and with a community of people who genuinely understand the challenges you face.
You’re Not the Only One Googling “How to Cope with SBL Stress”
One of the biggest takeaways from EdExec LIVE? Realising you’re not the only one navigating tricky conversations, stretched budgets, or spreadsheet-induced headaches. Talking to others in similar roles can be a massive relief (finally, people who get what you’re saying without needing a five-minute explanation). It’s comforting, grounding and a gentle reminder that you’re part of something bigger – and truly valuable.
Time for a Change? This Could Be the Spark
If you’ve been feeling like something’s got to give, you’re not alone. Sometimes a break helps and sometimes, it takes something bigger. Attending an event like EdExec LIVE isn’t just about CPD or catching up on sector changes – it’s also a chance to quietly take the temperature of where you are in your career. If you find yourself feeling more inspired by what other schools are doing than your own, that might be a gentle nudge that it’s time for a change. Events like this give you the perfect opportunity to explore what else is out there – no pressure, just possibilities. Chat to colleagues, hear how different settings approach challenges and start to imagine what a new chapter could look like for you.
Wellbeing on the Agenda
This year’s Bristol and Southwest event includes not one but two seminars focused specifically on wellbeing:
- Happy Staff, Thriving School – Led by Emma Dalziel, this session dives into how to boost staff retention and wellbeing by creating a workplace that’s positive, engaging and built to last.
- Wellbeing in Focus: Supporting the Mental Health of SBLs – Hosted by Education Mutual, this session takes a frank, supportive look at how SBLs can look after themselves in a role that so often puts others first.
You Can’t Fix Everything in One Day – But It’s a Start
Let’s be real: attending EdExec LIVE won’t magically solve every issue. But it will give you space to reset, ideas to take forward and connections to lean on. And if you need a hand, a chat or even just a biscuit – we’re here. Sometimes the smallest steps are the ones that make the biggest difference. See you at De Vere Tortworth and don’t forget to look after you.
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