Joyful Work: Ending Burnout in the Arts
Burnout in the arts is widespread, but it doesn't have to be an inevitable consequence of working in arts careers.
In this podcast, I share findings from my research into burnout alongside interviews with arts professionals, exploring why creative work so often leads to exhaustion, how it affects people and organisations, and what practical steps can create lasting change.
This podcast offers insight and tools to help you build a more sustainable creative practice.
Joyful Work: Ending Burnout in the Arts
Latest Episodes
What Can We Do to End Burnout in the Arts?
Ending burnout in the arts is possible - but how can we do it? I take a look at actions we can take to make positive change for arts workers and organisations. Together, we can create a sector where burnout isn’t the nor...
The Power of Rest: Kate Oliver
Why is rest so important for individual and organisational health; and what does good rest look like? Cultural and environmental freelancer and consultant and Founder of the Radical Rest Network, Kate Oliver, breaks down reasons why...
Reducing Burnout through Values-led Practice: Chris Webb
How can setting values-based boundaries, working authentically, and transparently challenging issues reduce burnout and spark positive change in organisations?Freelance arts consultant, Chris Webb, gives insight into how burnout can be c...
Joyful Work: Andrea Hadley-Johnson
How can joyful work support curiosity, experimentation and connection?PhD researcher, creative producer, and museum sector leader, Andrea Hadley-Johnson, tells us how she has embedded joyful practice into her work, from experimenting wit...