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The Real Deal: How Self-Reflection in Leadership Coaching Elevates Performance and Wellbeing
I remember being in the dining room of a school I led when I was a headteacher. I was doing lunch duty, as I did every day. As the last...
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Sep 23, 20245 min read


The Real Deal: How Building Relationships Helps Students Drop the Act.
A piece about the power of connecting with those we teach, with sincerity, curiosity and joy! I’ll never forget my very first formal...
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Sep 18, 20244 min read


The Great Bean Bag Rebellion: A Journey from Compliance to Connection
The importance of leaders embedding inclusion as a vital and integral element of their school's culture When I became headteacher in my...
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Sep 12, 20245 min read


Finding My Headway: Authentic Leadership from the Heart
Leading authentically: Reconnecting with my Sincerity, Curiosity and Joy When I first stepped into the role of headteacher, I was filled...
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Sep 3, 20245 min read


Courage is contagious. Be the leader who inspires with bravery
A piece about boldness in leadership as a catalyst for freeing your team's creativity. I just received a lovely testimonial from a...
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Aug 13, 20245 min read


To err is human, to forgive; a Divine Comedy.
The universal journey from anger to repair, and how as schools we can support all who travel it's path . I flooded the kitchen ceiling on...
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Jul 17, 20245 min read


A Rebel With an (Authentic Leadership) Cause
I got kicked out of a group on a social media platform today, and I couldn’t be happier with myself! As a leadership coach I know and...
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Jul 9, 20244 min read
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