Women in Education: Building Resilience: Forging Meaningful Connections and Managing Stress: 14 January

16:00 (London time)

ECIS Women in Education Special Interest Group

Facilitated by Tonia Whyte Potter-Mäl

About this session

In today’s fast-paced and demanding educational landscape, resilience is not just a useful skill—it’s a necessity. This interactive online session, hosted by the ECIS Women in Education Special Interest Group, is tailored to provide you with practical strategies to build meaningful professional and personal connections, navigate stress and strengthen your emotional well-being.

Led by one of our experienced committee members, this session will explore key topics such as:

·  Building Connections: Foster authentic relationships that provide support, encouragement and collaboration.

·  Understanding Stress: Learn how to identify stressors and their impact on your work and well-being

·  Resilience in Action: Discover techniques to bounce back from challenges with confidence and clarity.

·  Self-Care Strategies: Integrate sustainable habits into your daily routine to maintain balance and energy.

Takeaways from the session include:

·  Suggestions for your resilience toolkit with a few evidence-based strategies to manage stress effectively

·  Ideas for nurturing professional networks and building a supportive community

·  Practical routines to enhance your emotional well-being to cultivate or sustain a growth mindset

·  The confidence to face challenges with renewed insight, energy and optimism

Whether you’re looking to enhance your own resilience or bring these tools to your team, this session will leave you energized and equipped to navigate a range of experiences with stamina. Don’t miss out—join us and take the next step in your professional and personal growth journey!

About the facilitator

Tonia Whyte Potter-Mäl is Head of Primary School at International School Hannover Region (ISHR) in Germany. She is a global learner and a thought leader. Tonia has immense gratitude for life’s small joys and courageous actions in our complex and fast-paced world that exemplify hope, empathy and our collective sense of humanity.  Tonia’s passionate advocacy of inclusive cultural practices celebrates human commonalities while honouring diversity. She also has an unwavering belief in championing the empowerment of girls and women through equitable opportunities. Read Tonia’s full biography here.