Mana

As a leader in early childhood education, you're used to holding it all together: supporting your team, managing operations, navigating compliance and ensuring quality outcomes. But when was the last time you checked in with yourself?

Join us for an honest conversation with **Jo Maloney**, founder of [**Conscious Positivity**](https://www.consciouspositivity.com.au/) and author of [**Wellbeing Science in Early Childhood Education**](https://www.essentialresources.com.au/Store/Product/Detail/TS0317), as she shares practical strategies to prioritise your own wellbeing in a role that demands so much.

After 30 years supporting leaders in the sector, Jo understands the unique pressures of your position: the weight of responsibility, the constant problem-solving and the challenge of modelling wellbeing while running at capacity.

In this fireside chat with **Hayden Rolls, Mana's Head of Partnerships**, we'll explore:

*   Why self-compassion is a leadership skill, not a luxury
*   What burnout really is (beyond emotional exhaustion) and identifying the protective factors that help teams stay energised and effective
*   Science-backed practices that fit into your already-full schedule
*   How to lead with wellbeing as a strategic priority, not just a nice-to-have
*   Managing burnout and compassion fatigue at the leadership level

This isn't about adding another initiative to your workload. It's about sustainable leadership that allows you to stay in the sector for the long haul.

Whether you're an Educational Leader, Centre Manager, Operations Manager or Area Manager, this session will give you permission to lead from a place of strength, not depletion.
