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Developing the public face & the beating heart of school leadership. One-to-one & group coaching, pupil & staff workshops. Warmth, love & laughter.

Well there’s facial expression, then there’s FACIA Well there’s facial expression, then there’s FACIAL EXPRESSION!

Such a privilege to discuss the importance of #humour in #schoolleadership with @gsauk Deputy Heads today. So many thought-provoking discussions, exploring psychological safety, building relationships, communication and of course - public speaking 📢

Taking bookings for September and January inset sessions - I promise I do more than just make faces 😊.
When a photoshoot really works! Delighted with o When a photoshoot really works! 

Delighted with our new Acting Head images, thanks to ace photographer @photopaulc and the loan of the beautiful setting at @nottmgirlshigh 🙏

If you are looking to upgrade your #schoolmarketing materials, I highly recommend Paul!
Happy Friday and end of term to you all 👋 Food fo Happy Friday and end of term to you all 👋

Food for thought for your next #staff training session.

Our new The Acting Head #belonging workshop is the ideal start to the term and/or academic year, as it will invite colleagues to reflect on the core purpose of their role as #educators, whilst also delving into the importance of both seeking and facilitating psychological safety in #schools. 

This practical session will encourage staff to reflect on their own sense of belonging and explore ideas for building community, cultivating group vision and encouraging service. 

Contact us at info@theactinghead.co.uk to book and in the meantime, enjoy some well-deserved rest 😊

#educationalleadership
#schoolleaders
#wellbeing
Happy Monday folks 👋 I was invited by the @isasch Happy Monday folks 👋

I was invited by the @isaschools to write something for their journal on the importance of authentic school leadership. Here are my musings 👆 

Most excited to be delivering my Harnessing Authenticity session to Heads at their May conference. 

See some of you there, no doubt!

#educationalleadership
#schoolleaders
#authenticitymatters
Happy Tuesday one and all 👋 Let’s talk about impos Happy Tuesday one and all 👋
Let’s talk about imposter syndrome! 

How has it affected you in your career? 

#educationalleadership 
#schoolleaders
#coaching 
#wellbeing 
#impostersyndrome
Fantastic to finish the week off with a bit of fee Fantastic to finish the week off with a bit of feedback from our Harnessing Authenticity workshop 😊

‘Practical and fun - very engaging.’
‘Lots of self-reflection and points to take home.’

Thank you for having me @iapsuk - looking forward to working with you again soon. 

#educationalleadership
#schoolleaders
#headship
#authenticleadership
This kid couldn’t be more excited to be facilitati This kid couldn’t be more excited to be facilitating a ‘Harnessing Authenticity’ workshop for @iapsuk new member Heads, at their leadership conference today. 

It’s not all jazz hands and fancy outfits you know….🤗

#educationalleadership
#schoolleaders
#newheads
#authenticleaders
Afternoon all 😊 Tuesday Tip #5 The Menopause How Afternoon all 😊
Tuesday Tip #5 The Menopause 

How do you handle this area in your school?

#schoolleadership
#menopause
#menopauseinschools
#womenshealth #wellbeing
Happy Friday one and all 😊 Is today the day that Happy Friday one and all 😊

Is today the day that you will finally put yourself first and book some coaching? 

#educationalleadership #coaching #graydin #mindyourhead
The return of Tuesday Tips in the Big 26! Wishing The return of Tuesday Tips in the Big 26!

Wishing you all a fantastic year ahead - look after yourselves 😊

#schoolleaders #educationalleadership #wellbeing #coaching
#refillyourcup
#owngasmaskfirst
We know how wonderfully busy things get at this ti We know how wonderfully busy things get at this time of year in schools, so here is a cheery Christmas message from us to all of you ❤️🎄🤶

Tuesday Tips will expand to cover all sorts of areas of leadership in the New Year, so look out for those. Looking forward to sharing more insights with you then 😊

#educationalleadership #schoolleaders #wellbeing #creativity #christmas #theactinghead
Christmas video set up complete 🎄 Christmas video set up complete 🎄
Exciting update - our new and improved The Acting Exciting update - our new and improved The Acting Head website is now live and ready to welcome you!

Click through the link in our bio to find out how The Acting Head can support you and your school in 2026.

#educationalleadership #schoolleaders #coaching #appraisals #staffwellbeing #pupilwellbeing #staffinset #presentationskills #schoolmarketing #creativity #theactinghead
Did you know that we have now added a 360 #apprais Did you know that we have now added a 360 #appraisal service as part of The Acting Head offer?

Our main focus at The Acting Head is to look after the beating heart of #schools - their people.

If you would like to have a chat about how we can support members of your senior team with a warm, supportive and personalised appraisal, please contact us to book in a call. 

Competitive introductory rates available, with packages including follow up coaching sessions if required 😊

https://theactinghead.co.uk/

#educationalleadership #schoolleaders #staffdevelopment #wellbeing
Good evening one and all 😊 And today’s Tuesday Ti Good evening one and all 😊

And today’s Tuesday Tip is all about Facial Expression 😀

#educationalleadership #schoolleadership #publicspeaking #schoolmarketing #theactinghead #facialexpression #engagetheeyebrows
Delighted to be joining the one and only @simon.bo Delighted to be joining the one and only @simon.bonjour for a live chat on his School Marketing Circle tomorrow at 9.30am. We will be delving into the world of school videos and how to present authentically in front of a camera. See you there! 🎥
Tuesday Tips 3 - ‘Variety’ It’s all about variety Tuesday Tips 3 - ‘Variety’
It’s all about variety when it comes to engaging an audience. Oh and #backstagecats 
#educationalleadership #schoolleadership #publicspeaking #schoolmarketing #varietyiskey
Tuesday Tips 2 - ‘Physical Habits’ #educationalle Tuesday Tips 2 - ‘Physical Habits’

#educationalleadership #schoolleadership #publicspeaking #letsgetphysical
With the independent schools sector evolving at pa With the independent schools sector evolving at pace, leaders need coaching support more than ever. 

There are now 12 weeks remaining of our introductory coaching offer of 6 x 50 minute online sessions for £300. I urge schools to set aside some of your cpd budget, to support your senior or middle leaders.

Our coaching follows the Graydin values-based model, meaning that the impact of the work is long lasting. We coach the person, not the problem. 

Get in touch to secure some support today. 😊

#educationalleadership #schoolleaders #coaching #graydin #startwithheart
Tuesday Tips 1 - ‘Going off script’ #educationall Tuesday Tips 1 - ‘Going off script’

#educationalleadership #schoolleadership #publicspeaking #toscriptornottoscript
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