Emma Thomasson
Emma Thomasson is a British journalist, consultant and facilitator based in Berlin. She helps media organisations, NGOs, and start-ups to improve leadership, strategy and mental health. She previously worked for Reuters as a correspondent and bureau chief in numerous countries, reporting on a wide range of topics.
She helped set up a Helpline in Germany for journalists suffering from stress and trauma, and she also ran a peer support network at Reuters.
Dec. 25, 2024
E09 Emma Thomasson on Journalism Wellbeing: Addressing Burnout and Exploring Peer Support Solutions
In this conversation, Emma Thomasson shares her journey through burnout in the high-pressure world of journalism and the importance of peer support networks. She discusses her transition to leadership coaching, emphasizing the need for cultural change within newsrooms to support mental health and w…