Learn how to effectively motivate, inspire, and empower others to build stronger relationships, foster growth, and drive your school’s success.
The success and impact of your school depend on strong leadership at all levels, from senior management to classroom staff. The quality and implementation of leadership throughout an organisation directly affects factors such as staff engagement, mental health, and pupil satisfaction and achievement. However, many school leaders and staff struggle with challenges such as self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and loneliness. Others face burnout, low staff motivation, and negative team cultures, which impact both personal well-being and school success.
Inspired leaders embrace their influence and leadership potential. By using specific tools and practices, they create positive change—enhancing fulfilment, productivity, student attainment, and well-being for all. This masterclass will provide you with many personal development tools and practices that you can use to enhance your leadership and people management skills. By applying these things, you will be better equipped to:
Foster growth in yourself, your pupils, and your colleagues
Navigate workplace challenges with confidence and resilience
Build stronger relationships and a thriving team culture
Achieve greater well-being and success both professionally and personally
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This masterclass is designed for anyone in a school setting who influences, supports, or leads others, including:
SENCOs, School Leaders, Administrators, Teachers, Pastoral Care Staff, Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), School Counsellors, and Wellbeing Leads
Anyone who teaches, mentors, manages, or collaborates with colleagues, pupils, or teams
Aspiring leaders looking to develop the skills and confidence for future leadership or management roles
KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this session, you will:
Understand the core principles of inspired leadership and its impact on school success
Explore the key psychological and environmental factors that influence motivation, empowerment, and change in staff and students
Redefine your own perception of leadership by recognising your influence and potential
Experience and apply proven tools to overcome workplace challenges, strengthen relationships, and build a positive team culture
Develop a personalised action plan to embed these leadership practices in your school for lasting impact.
FACILITATOR
James Dand has over two decades’ experience as a post-16 college lecturer and manager of further and higher education. As a professional speaker, mindset coach, and contributing author of an Amazon Number-1 book, he has delivered training to schools, colleges and university students and staff. James has spoken to audiences in the UK, Europe and the USA, and has spoken at the same event series as world-renowned personal development thought leaders including Dr. John Demartini, Dr. Joe Vitale, Marisa Peer, Gay Hendricks and Brian Mayne.
