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Coaching and mentoring is the norm in the world of sport and now the professional world is catching up. Behind many a top performer is a great coach, helping them to remove their own barriers to success and tap into their brilliance. No matter what your personal challenge is, if you're willing to put the work in, we can help you to become a thriving and high performing leader.
Watch this short video to help you choose whether working with an EduLead Coach could be right for you. Testimonial videos from current and past clients are below. |
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At EduLead, we believe coaching is one of the most powerful ways for leaders to grow; it creates space for deep reflection, builds confidence, and helps individuals unlock the answers already within them.
Pure coaching can be transformative, especially for clients who are ready to explore their thinking at a deeper level. But for many leaders, particularly those who are overwhelmed, time‑poor or still developing self‑awareness, progress can feel slow without additional insight.
That’s why we enhance our 1:1 coaching (where appropriate) with a suite of evidence‑based diagnostics and psychometrics, giving both the coach and client a clearer starting point and a more focused pathway for development.
Our tools including DISC profiling, 360° feedback and the RQi™ resilience assessment provide rich, personalised data that highlight strengths, blind spots and behavioural patterns.
By combining the depth of coaching with the precision of these assessments, we help leaders accelerate their growth, build lasting self‑awareness and create meaningful change that positively impacts their school, their team and their wellbeing.
Download our leaflets below
Pure coaching can be transformative, especially for clients who are ready to explore their thinking at a deeper level. But for many leaders, particularly those who are overwhelmed, time‑poor or still developing self‑awareness, progress can feel slow without additional insight.
That’s why we enhance our 1:1 coaching (where appropriate) with a suite of evidence‑based diagnostics and psychometrics, giving both the coach and client a clearer starting point and a more focused pathway for development.
Our tools including DISC profiling, 360° feedback and the RQi™ resilience assessment provide rich, personalised data that highlight strengths, blind spots and behavioural patterns.
By combining the depth of coaching with the precision of these assessments, we help leaders accelerate their growth, build lasting self‑awareness and create meaningful change that positively impacts their school, their team and their wellbeing.
Download our leaflets below
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What do clients say?
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Ben Levinson, Executive Headteacher
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James Murray-Walsh Principal UTC
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Stephanie Dowley Primary Headteacher
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Emma Robinson, Deputy Head
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Danielle Williams, Deputy Head
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Charlotte McConnell, Teacher and EYFS lead
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Claire Taylor, Primary school Headteacher
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Zoe Davey, Chief Finance Officer of a MAT
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Jo Thorn, Primary Headteacher
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Joanne Harper, CEO of Activate Learning Education Trust
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Jonathan Nicholls, Principal
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Mandy Wilton, Executive Headteacher
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Charlotte Badarello, Deputy Headteacher
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Jennie Thomson, Assistant Headteacher
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Peter Taplin, Assistant Headteacher
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Linda Stevens, Head of SEN
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Richard Hawthorn, Headteacher
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Simon Lee Tomlinson Director of English
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Lisa Robertson, Assistant Headteacher
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Andy Hartley, Headteacher
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Rhiannon Gant, Deputy Headteacher
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Julian Morgan - Principal
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Stephanie Mitchell - Assistant Headteacher
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The Institute of Coaching cites that a huge 86% of companies feel that they recouped the investment they made into coaching plus more on top.
www.forbes.com How does coaching actually help leaders?
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
WHAT KINDS OF THINGS DO SCHOOL LEADERS WANT HELP WITH?
Every individual is unique and brings with them a personal set of challenges or struggles. Many of the struggles are behavioural and are linked to a lack of confidence but many are skill related, such as not knowing how to plan their time. Some people struggle to manage their emotions or can't seem to connect with their team. Some fear failure. Some avoid having difficult conversations and are starting to lose respect from their team. Some struggle to present with gravitas. Some are lonely or overwork. Perfectionism is also common. Some work so hard that they are damaging their home lives too.
Depending on the situation, we work with the client to identify the right kind of support. Your personal set of struggles would be discussed in a discovery call before you signed up to any programme to ensure that we can help you. The ultimate goal will be to help you become a healthy, courageous and authentic leader.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGES?
We have five coaches, and a psychotherapist, who each have their specialist areas of knowledge and offer different standard packages. Please check out the Meet the Team page to find out what each coach can offer. However, there are some universal parts to our packages. These are detailed below:
- Pre -work including a goal setting sheet. Other assessments may be used depending on the client's situation
- Either 6 or 12 personal development sessions on Zoom or Teams (these could be 60 or 90 minutes long)
- Post-session summaries from your coach in an agreed format that suits you; either video or audio.
- Unlimited text and email support between sessions
DO I HAVE TO BOOK A PACKAGE?
Our goal is to help you transform and reach your goals, and we have created our packages to be the most cost effective and successful way to achieve that. Once you have completed a package, you can then book by the session if you would like to do that. You will always have a discovery call with your potential coach before you have to commit to a package.
WHY DO SOME COACHES OFFER 1.5 HOURS PER SESSION AND SOME ARE 1 HOUR?
Different coaches have different styles and they choose which time blocks they prefer. However, on occasions, a client might have a particular "aha" moment after only a few minutes, which needs working on, or reflecting on before we continue. In these circumstances, we finish the session early and bank the remaining time, which is added onto the end of the programme.
WHERE DO WE HAVE COACHING?
You can have coaching anywhere that suits you, as it is usually on zoom or teams. No need for travel, making it easier to fit into your day. If you have a particular need or desire for in-person coaching, then let us know.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COACHING, MENTORING AND COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY AND WHY DO YOU OFFER ALL OF THEM?
Coaching works by creating a structured, future‑focused space where a leader can think more clearly, challenge unhelpful patterns and move towards the goals that matter most to them. Through skilled questioning, reflection and gentle challenge, a coach helps the client uncover their own insights, strengthen self‑awareness and take purposeful action. It’s not about giving advice; it’s about enabling the leader to access the clarity, confidence and solutions that already exist within them, but are often hidden beneath pressure, habit or noise.
Mentoring works by offering guidance and providing practical strategies drawn from real‑world leadership. Unlike coaching, which focuses on unlocking the client’s own thinking, mentoring brings in the mentor’s expertise, perspective and lived insight to help the leader navigate challenges more quickly and confidently. It’s a supportive, collaborative relationship that blends encouragement with direction, helping leaders accelerate their growth by learning from someone who has been there before. We may use this from time to time alongside coaching.
Counselling and psychotherapy provide a confidential space for leaders to explore their emotions, experiences and personal history with a trained professional. Where coaching focuses on unlocking potential and moving forward, therapeutic support helps individuals understand the deeper patterns, stressors or past experiences that may be influencing how they feel or behave today. For some leaders, this reflective depth is essential before they can fully benefit from coaching. That’s why, alongside our coaching and diagnostic tools, we also offer access to psychotherapy when needed ensuring every leader receives the right type of support at the right time, whether they’re building self‑awareness, navigating overwhelm or working through challenges that sit beneath the surface
IF MY SCHOOL PAYS FOR MY SESSIONS FOR ME, DOES THIS MEAN IT'S NOT CONFIDENTIAL.
Absolutely not. The content of your sessions is always confidential unless we sense you are a risk to either yourself or others, in which case, we can break confidentiality. If your school pays, they will sign a contract to ensure that they give you the time and space to do your sessions and work in between. They may also choose to have some input into the goals you set with your coach for your development. Occasionally, your manager/sponsor may ask for an update on how well you are progressing against these goals. Our update will always be very general and never include things we have talked about or specifics.
HOW MUCH OF A TIME COMMITMENT WILL THERE BE?
There is no set time, as every client's journey will be different. As a general rule, there will be:
- approximately 1 hour's pre-work before we start working together
- 1 x 60 or 90 minute session every 2 weeks (on average) and
- a reflection note to complete after every session, which can take as long as you want it to.
- Many clients take advantage of the unlimited contact time in between sessions and either text or email their coach with their progress or struggles.
- We sometimes suggest good books to read but this is optional.
- You will also be putting your new learning into practice in the workplace. The people, who put the most into the programme, get the most out of it.
WHAT DO I DO IF I STRUGGLE AND DON'T LIKE IT?
It is normal to experience struggle at some point during the process, as you will be going out of your comfort zone and trying new things. A useful approach is to accept that this is how it works and embrace the challenge. It's a bit like medicine; you might not always enjoy it, but you know it's good for you ;-). It's important to share how you're feeling with your coach, as understanding the struggle may reveal a helpful blocker to your progress.
WHAT IS A DISCOVERY CALL AND HOW DO I BOOK ONE?
A discovery call is a 1 hour free phone call with your potential coach to discuss:
- your current issues
- your desired future vision
- the blockers stopping your from getting there
- your level of desire to change your issues
- our compatibility as coach and client.
- Answer any questions
You can book a discovery call with your preferred coach using the links on the Meet the Team page
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Costs range depending on the coach and the type of educational leader that you are. For instance, CEO and Headteacher coaching is more expensive and is a longer package of support whereas Middle Leader programmes are shorter and cheaper. Check out the Meet the Team page for details of each package.
IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL [email protected] OR BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL using the links on the Meet the team page.
