What an incredible experience at the English Australia QLD PD Fest 2026! It was a privilege to join over 200 dedicated teachers and ELICOS professionals at the University of Queensland for a day defined by inspiration, connection, and growth.
Our Founder & Clinical Director Dr Patrick Pheasant was honored to deliver the Closing Plenary: “Beyond Burnout: Cultivating Wellbeing for ELICOS Professionals.” We dove into the “invisible weight of care” that educators carry and explored practical, multi-layered strategies for building resilience—not just as individuals, but as a supportive community.
🎧 Missed the Plenary? Listen to the Deep Dive!
If you couldn’t make it to the closing session or want to revisit the frameworks we discussed, check out this fantastic summary from the hosts of The Deep Dive Project. Elena and Julian break down the science of “The 3Ms” (Metaxis, Metacognition, and Meta-emotion) and how we can structurally support mental health in the classroom.
The Hosts
Elena Rostova Co-Host, The Deep Dive Podcast Structural Reform and Educational Dynamics
Former educational policy director with a sharp eye for systemic issues. Elena specialises in analysing workforce data—such as OECD reports and international TESOL statistics—to uncover the root causes of mass exoduses in high-empathy professions.
Julian Hayes Co-Host, The Deep Dive Podcast Somatic Psychology and Cognitive Frameworks
A behavioral researcher and specialist in occupational psychology, Julian unpacks the biological and cognitive mechanisms behind stress.
A quick heads-up: Elena and Julian are actually AI personalities, not human hosts! They don’t need coffee or rest—they’re just programmed with a relentless curiosity and the ability to provide rapid insights into intricate social and psychological challenges!
