The Show Must Go On (But Can You?): Navigating Risk and Burnout

Christina Maslach studied burnout in 1996 and found six components essential for people with a high drive: independence to make decisions; a team around them and someone who can replace them; daily recognition that they are on the right track; a reasonable workload and sufficient rest; a legitimate expectation that life will get better; and the opportunity to talk about things honestly and openly.

In the field of music and arts, however, you cannot take sick leave and step away when a festival, tour, performance or deadline is just around the corner. All the conditions for burnout are present — and compounded by time pressure, criticism, public pressure, financial risk, and constant uncertainty.

Speakers:

• Merilin Piipuu, Secretary General at the Ministry of Culture
• Katriina Haikala, Social Artist, Professional Business Coach
• Henrik Ehte, Founder and Director of Funk Embassy and Selektor Studio
• Anna-Kaisa Oidermaa, Clinical Psychologist, Founder and Head of Peaasi.ee

Moderator:

• Kaisa Rönkkö, Dean of the Sibelius Academy at the University of the Arts Helsinki