On episode 211 of The Full Voice Podcast, Nikki welcomes Lisa Pinnock—music educator, choir director, studio owner, and life coach with over 30 years of experience helping people find their voice. Together, Nikki and Lisa discuss the growing issue of teacher burnout, how overfunctioning shows up in our work, and why intentional pauses can be a powerful reset for creativity, balance, and authenticity.
A warm, supportive conversation filled with practical insights and gentle reminders that caring for yourself is part of caring for your students. 🎧 Take a breath and enjoy.
🔹[08:24] About Lisa Pinnock
🔹[14:34] Finding that moment of awareness or “pause.”
🔹[16:30] Paying attention to the green, yellow, and red flags
🔹[20:02] What is overfunctioning
🔹[26:23] Strategies for resetting during your day
🔹[40:00] The challenges of setting boundaries
🔹[49:00] Addressing teacher exhaustion and boundaries
🔹[57:40] Work With Lisa
Mentioned in This Episode:
🔗 Check out the new release “Tweens ‘N Teens Songbook” https://fullvoicemusic.com/shop/books/songbooks/tweens-n-teens/
Music Featured in This Episode:
Julia, You’re Fired! from Tweens and Teens Songbook by Nicky Phillips and Sarah Ziegler is now available on www.fullvoicemusic.com
⭐ “Pause & Purpose Call” and 10% off coaching packages with code FULLVOICE10 through Dec 31st, 2025. A chance to slow down, reflect, and realign for the season ahead. You can reach Lisa at: lisapinnock@gmail.com, on Instagram @lisampinnock, or on LinkedIn @Lisa Pinnock.
About Our Guest:
Lisa Pinnock has spent more than three decades helping others find their voice – literally and figuratively. As a music educator, choir director, and longtime studio owner, she’s nurtured countless young singers and pianists to grow in confidence and creativity. Her passion for expression eventually led her into life coaching, where she now helps educators and entrepreneurs rediscover balance, joy, and purpose. Lisa also leads FemCity Markham, a thriving community for women in business grounded in collaboration, connection, and heart.
🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisampinnock
🔹LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/lisapinnock
