HEAD FIRST
Putting heads and educational leaders first.
Helping you thrive; not just survive.
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Want to unleash your full potential?
Want expert, impartial, 100% confidential support and guidance?
Want to lead teams dynamically, with maximum impact?
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Head First's programmes empower heads and educational leaders to sharpen their leadership, strengthen self- confidence and resilience - whilst acquiring practical tools and strategies to build incredible teams and lead their schools to Outstanding.
1-2-1 &
Groupâ¨
Coaching
Team
Building Training
360Â degree
leadership
diagnostics
Psychometric
colourÂ
profiling
Leadership
Video Vault
200+ resources and
tools
NICE TO MEET YOU
Meet Our Founder Joanna Gledhill
Before launching Head First, six years ago, I was the Headteacher of a large inner city, London Primary School. I was used to putting everyone and everything else first, and myself last. I loved so many aspects of the job and found it thoroughly rewarding in so many ways.Â
I transformed the school from Requires Improvement to Outstanding in just 2 years, got the âExceptional Leaderâ badge from OFSTED (thank you OFSTED!) and maintained exceptionally high standards after this, year on year, despite the daily challenges and curve-balls of school life.Â
The children, staff and parents always came first and I didnât mind putting myself last. Then out of the blue, came some unexpected newsâŚ
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Coaching Programmes
R.I.S.E (Rapidly Improve Skills & Expertise)
Rise to the challenges of leadership better-equipped through Head First's R.I.S.E coaching programmes.
1:2:1 Leadership Coach-sulting
Support and growth for executive and senior leaders through a combined coaching and consulting approach.
1:2:1 Simply Coaching
Navigate your unique challenges and priorities, setting your own agenda, in a 100% confidential, safe space.
3 Heads R Better Than 1
Further develop your leadership with the support of a fantastic group of UK-wide peers, in the same role.
Middle Leaders' Quads
Develop and grow as a leader, along with the support of other middle leaders, who share similar challenges.Â
Interview Coaching
Smash that interview and get your dream job, through Head First's Interview skills coaching package.
Empower Hour Coaching
Need some urgent, confidential support or advice? Confidential support guarenteed within 24 hours.
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Other Services
MoTEAMvate
Build high performing teams through our MoTEAMvate facilitation and training options, tailored to meet your needs.
Masterclasses
Sharpen your leadership skills and expertise through our range of high quality masterclasses.
360 Leadership Diagnostics
Safely sharpen your self-awareness through Head First's unique 360 degree leadership diagnostics.
Psychometric Colour Profiling
As an accredited Clarity4D provider we offer psychometric colour profiling, facilitation and training.
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