HEAD FIRST

Putting heads and educational leaders first.

Helping you thrive; not just survive.

 
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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 &
Group

Coaching
Team
Building Training
360 degree
leadership
diagnostics
Psychometric
colour 
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. 

I transformed the school from Requires Improvement to Outstanding in just 2 years, got the ‘Exceptional Leader’ 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. 

The children, staff and parents always came first and I didn’t mind putting myself last. Then out of the blue, came some unexpected news…

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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.

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1:2:1 Leadership Coach-sulting

Support and growth for executive and senior leaders through a combined coaching and consulting approach.

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1:2:1 Simply Coaching

Navigate your unique challenges and priorities, setting your own agenda, in a 100% confidential, safe space.

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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.

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Middle Leaders' Quads

Develop and grow as a leader, along with the support of other middle leaders, who share similar challenges. 

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Interview Coaching

Smash that interview and get your dream job, through Head First's Interview skills coaching package.

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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.

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Masterclasses

Sharpen your leadership skills and expertise through our range of high quality masterclasses.

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360 Leadership Diagnostics

Safely sharpen your self-awareness through Head First's unique 360 degree leadership diagnostics.

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Psychometric Colour Profiling

As an accredited Clarity4D provider we offer psychometric colour profiling, facilitation and training.

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