Claire Platt
Coaching & Consultancy

There are many different reasons why some conversations can be tricky. You might need to share some bad news and want to avoid upsetting...

🤔 How do you ensure your voice is heard? Sometimes you just have to speak up and say what you think is right - even though you might be...

🤔 Do you have a good working relationship with your line manager? Are you able to have a genuine and open conversation with them? I've...

Have you found yourself responding defensively when questioned by a line manager?  Have you ever felt under excessive pressure?  What did...

Let's make no mistake, your values, whether explicitly stated or unconscious, infuse everything that you do as a leader. Your values are...

🤔 When did you last step outside of your comfort zone? Just a reminder that success and rewards sit outside of the comfort zone. If you...

🤔 Have you ever noticed that you are letting imposter syndrome limit your success? 🤔 Do you listen to that negative inner voice and let...

Do you have a preferred leadership style? Does it work for all of your team members?   How do you adapt your style in different...

It's Friday.  It's cold. It's feeling like a long term.  People are getting weary.  It's parent evening season.  All of these are great...

Did you know how important building a sense of belonging is for staff? In a recent research project 'Place and Belonging in School: why...

🤔 Did you know that children from disadvantaged communities in the UK are twice as likely as their more advantaged peers to feel they...

🤔 Do you feel like you belong in school? How about your pupils? 🤔 Are you made to feel like a valued part of the team?  🤔 Leaders, how...

Effective leadership is key to improving teacher retention and satisfaction in schools. Today, I discuss the critical role of building...

💡 Improved Mental Health In an environment where 72% of education staff report feeling stressed, kindness can be a powerful tool for...

In today’s challenging educational landscape, the strength of a school's culture is a critical driver of success, resilience, and...

"People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, But people will never forget How you made them feel.” -      Maya...

I don’t believe that autocratic leadership behaviours are particularly successful in the long term. Boss style behaviour breeds fear, and...

Last week I posted about the recent DfE Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders report.  The headline data shocked and concerned me, as it...

In a world where IQ used to be king, emotional intelligence is finally getting the recognition it deserves.  Emotional Intelligence is...

🤔 Have you ever had to prepare for a difficult conversation that was keeping you awake at night?  One of my clients, Arthur (not his...