You teach. You lead.
but sometimes you have doubts.
Not about your competence.
But about how you come across.
More clarity.
More inner peace.
More impact in everyday school life.
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Many teachers feel that they are getting on with their work, but lack inner peace or clarity. A thoughtful gift idea for teachers – a book that really does them good – can address this very issue and provide genuine relief.
This practical book on personal development for teachers and school leaders shows you how to teach with confidence and lead with clarity – without becoming stricter.
Leadership in everyday school life involves more than just organisation
Stress, conflicts, high expectations – both in the classroom and in school leadership.
Many teachers and school leaders feel that:
They are getting on with the job.
But deep down, they lack clarity, calm or self-confidence.
Self-reflection and soft skills determine whether teaching and leadership are carried out with confidence. Initial self-reflection exercises for teachers in their day-to-day school life can help them to better understand their own patterns. Soft skills in the classroom, in particular, determine how effectively communication and leadership function there.
A book on personal development for teachers and school leaders
‘My Ego Is on Holiday’ combines:
- Self-reflection in everyday school life
- Personal development for teachers
- Soft skills for confident leadership
- Practical examples
You will learn:
To deal with stress more calmly
To use your teaching style more consciously
To communicate more clearly
To manage conflicts constructively
What this book will actually do for you
- Greater inner clarity in the classroom
- Greater confidence in conversations
- Greater impact as a leader
- Greater composure in everyday school life
- Better communication amongst staff
Conscious self-management is particularly helpful when dealing with stress. You can find out more in the article ‘Stress management for teachers in everyday school life’.
This guide is for you if you …
hold a position of responsibility in everyday school life and realise that subject knowledge alone is not enough.
Many teachers and school leaders reach a point at some stage when they ask themselves:
- Why do I react more emotionally than expected in certain situations?
- How can I remain calm and clear-headed, even in conflicts?
- How can I consciously shape the impact I have as a teacher or school leader?
This book for teachers and school leaders is aimed at people who wish to reflect on their personality in the workplace and consciously develop it further.
This book is just right for you if you …
- want to better understand and develop your teaching style
- want to learn to respond with greater confidence in the classroom and in conversations
- want to strengthen your soft skills in everyday school life
- want to handle conflicts amongst colleagues or with parents in a calmer and more constructive way
- would like to feel more composed and clear-headed in difficult situations
- want to shape your role as a teacher or leader more consciously
This book is particularly helpful for
teachers at all types of schools
headteachers and deputy headteachers
head of department and team leaders
trainers and managers in the education sector
And, above all, for people who feel that:
Good teaching begins with self-reflection.
Because when you understand your own attitude, you can shape your teaching, collaboration and leadership in a more conscious way.
What readers say
Your teachers’ room needs this book!
Deputy Headteacher
“A brilliant read! Not only did I discover some endearing quirks in my colleagues, but I also recognised myself in many of the passages. The tips on changing ingrained behaviours are excellent: they really do work!!
This book is a must-have for every staff room.”
Amazing – highly recommended for teachers
brotinger
“Although I don’t come from an educational background, I’ve found many parallels with my professional and personal life 🙂 The themes are universal: how do I deal with criticism, how can I understand myself better, and how can I discover my own strengths?
A brilliant book that I’ll be reading more than once and have already recommended to my friends.”
Highly recommended for (future) teachers
Buchoase
“The book is very positive: the descriptions of the different types get straight to the point, with great clarity and a touch of exaggeration. The classification of the individual areas is logical and very easy to follow.
It is written in a very fluid and readable style; the shifts in perspective are vivid, and the tips and suggestions are easy to follow – it makes for a very entertaining read.”
About the author
Michaela Heidig has been working in the education sector for many years – as an English trainer, manager and entrepreneur. In her day-to-day work, she supports teachers, teams and school leaders in communicating more clearly and utilising their personalities more consciously.
This book for teachers and school leaders has emerged from the combination of teaching practice, team leadership and psychological training.
Her focus is on:
Personal development in a school context
Self-reflection in everyday working life
Soft skills for confident leadership
Constructive communication amongst teaching staff
She is convinced that:
Those who understand themselves better teach more clearly, lead with greater composure and make a more lasting impact.
This book is her practical contribution to fostering greater composure and inner strength in everyday school life.
Find out more about Michaela Heidig here.
“I believe that through self-reflection and personal development, we not only strengthen ourselves, but also the people we work with.”
Michaela Heidig
Imagine going to class differently tomorrow
- calmer
- more clear-headed
- less driven by your emotions
- more confident in conversations
Your next step towards greater clarity in your everyday school life
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If you’d like to explore this topic in more depth, you’ll find a concise, humorous and practical guide in the article ‘Soft Skills Book for Teachers: On Self-Reflection, Stress Management and Clear Communication in Everyday School Life’.
‘My Ego Is on Holiday’ is a practical book on personal development for teachers and school leaders.
It combines psychological insights with specific examples from the classroom and leadership.
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- Practical and easy to understand
- With prompts for reflection and examples
- For teaching, school management and team leadership
Frequently asked questions about the book for teachers and school leaders
Who is this book aimed at?
This book is aimed at teachers in all types of schools, school leaders and senior managers in the education sector who wish to actively pursue their personal development.
Is the book also useful for new teachers?
Yes. Those just starting out in their careers, in particular, benefit from engaging with self-reflection, soft skills and their own teaching style at an early stage.
Is it just about teaching, or is it also about leadership?
Both. The book combines self-reflection in the classroom with confident leadership within a team or in school management. The book for leaders, Mein Ego hat Ferien, shows how self-management and clear communication make leadership effective – both in the classroom and within a team.
Is the book theoretical or practical?
It is clearly practice-oriented. Examples, stories and reflection questions help you to apply what you have read directly to your everyday school life.
Does the book also help with conflicts amongst colleagues?
Yes. The book focuses on communication, self-management and constructive conflict resolution.
How can one demonstrate confident leadership in everyday school life?
You can find out more about this in the article ‘Leadership in everyday school life for teachers and school leaders’.