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069 - Pit Pony Revisited: The Summer Series - Paul Lennon

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In this powerful Summer Re-Issue, we revisit the story of Paul Lennon, a teacher whose career spanned 28 years and took him across the globe. From Japan, Italy, Malawi, Moscow and Senegal to his final role in Warsaw, Paul built a life around travel, education and family.

But after decades of success and fulfilment, his last school brought him face to face with one of the most toxic leadership cultures we have ever heard described on the podcast. Shouted at in meetings, undermined at every turn and caught in a destructive clash of egos, Paul’s confidence and mental health began to unravel.

He speaks openly about the panic attack that stopped him at the school gate, the therapy that helped him rebuild, and how he has since found a new chapter of purpose working with the NHS in the UK.

Paul’s story is one of resilience, clarity and proof that there is life after teaching — even when the exit is forced by circumstances beyond your control.

With thanks to our episode sponsors (Click to visit their websites):
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https://buymeacoffee.com/thepitponyclub

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Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital R...

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In this powerful Summer Re-Issue, we revisit the story of Paul Lennon, a teacher whose career spanned 28 years and took him across the globe. From Japan, Italy, Malawi, Moscow and Senegal to his final role in Warsaw, Paul built a life around travel, education and family.

But after decades of success and fulfilment, his last school brought him face to face with one of the most toxic leadership cultures we have ever heard described on the podcast. Shouted at in meetings, undermined at every turn and caught in a destructive clash of egos, Paul’s confidence and mental health began to unravel.

He speaks openly about the panic attack that stopped him at the school gate, the therapy that helped him rebuild, and how he has since found a new chapter of purpose working with the NHS in the UK.

Paul’s story is one of resilience, clarity and proof that there is life after teaching — even when the exit is forced by circumstances beyond your control.

With thanks to our episode sponsors (Click to visit their websites):
Conexus Tuition
Little Voices
LS25 Web Design

Buy Us a Coffee ☕️

Loving the Pit Pony Podcast? We’d be so grateful for your support! We’ve set up a Buy Me a Coffee page where you can make a small donation to help keep the podcast running.

https://buymeacoffee.com/thepitponyclub

Voice Message Us: https://www.speakpipe.com/pitponypodcast

Contribute to our 'Silenced by Support' Campaign - complete the questionnaire, read the report, sign up to the mailing list.

If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in our podcast there are organisations who can help:

Join Us:

Thanks for listening 🙏
Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital R...

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