The Voice of Early Childhood6 Jan 2025

My experience with burnout as a Black manager

A reflective piece on experiencing burnout as a Black nursery manager; recognising its signs, overcoming challenges, and fostering inclusivity and equity while prioritising mental health and sharing strategies for recovery, inclusivity, and equitable leadership practices.

Read Lorraine's article here:

https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/my-experience-with-burnout-as-a-black-manager/

If you enjoyed this episode you might also want to listen to and read:

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https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/contributors/eva-kyriacou-anastasi/

Educator burnout: Is this sustainable? –

https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/teacher-burnout/

Episode break down:

00:00 – What is burnout?
04:00 – Burnout from a Black perspective
06:20 – Racism and subconscious bias
10:30 – 'I don't see colour'
14:30 – Communities and safe spaces
17:30 – A mentor that looks and sounds like me
20:00 – Tokenistic gestures
25:00 – A people first approach in business
28:00 – Support for Black leaders
30:00 – Open feedback loops
32:30 – Taking accountability
35:45 – Putting a name to how you are feeling
38:20 – Identifying burnout before it's too late
43:00 – Taking sick days for feeling run down
44:45 – Challenging mental health stigmas
46:00 – Setting boundaries and prioritising self-care
48:00 – Delegating responsibilities
49:40 – Promoting a culture of open communication
52:00 – Celebrating small wins and reducing self-blame
52:45 – The power of positive affirmations
54:10 – Helping someone out of burnout: Empathy first
55:40 – Fostering trust in your team and business
56:45 – Policies offering real support
59:00 – Key takeaways

For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

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