As a Head of Department/Middle Leader or HsM at an independent school, you probably already recognise the short- and long-term value of confidential 1:1 mentoring.
It succeeds because it taps into the highly particular needs of individual candidates regardless of specialism or level of experience. Robin builds motivation, creativity, advanced communication, self and social awareness, self-confidence, resilience, plus other skills necessary for lifelong success, that you can then pass on to others in your team.
While the benefits of in-person bespoke mentoring are clear, in this ever-changing world there is also a post-Covid surge in demand for online and remote professional and personal development. Robin’s online platform of bespoke training videos now form part of his professional support offering. Access is made available on their own or in a new hybrid package that also includes a group facilitated session that normally takes place during the Summer term, which can be delivered face-to-face or online anywhere in the UK and further afield.
Increase your Leadership Effectiveness by:
– Enhancing self-awareness plus the awareness of others
– Team motivation
– Streamlined prioritisation
– Communicating your vision and strategy
– Influencing others in appropriate ways
– Earning trust
– Empowering staff
– Leading your team effectively
– Increasing self-confidence plus your ability to address large audiences
– Solving problems
– Holding your colleagues accountable though timely ‘Solution Focused Conversations’
– Achieving a more sustainable Life/Work balance
Online Training Videos
Gain instant access to six targeted training videos that have been designed to address the needs of Senior and Middle Leaders.
Themes covered:
– Prioritisation and Time Management Strategies at Work
– Meetings and Negotiations – Making Clear Engagements Count
– Self-awareness – Advanced Communication Skills
– Increased Self-confidence and Resilience at Work
– Decision Taking – Problem Solving at Work
– Handling Difficult Conversations plus Controlling Emotions
Choose from a one-off payment for a single user license or whole school license or spread the cost with a single user license subscription and receive access to one training video per month with five monthly payments.Gain instant access to six targeted training videos that have been designed to address the needs of Senior and Middle Leaders.
Group and Individual Mentoring for the Head Teachers, Middle and Senior Leaders of Independent Schools
Choose from confidential bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions which are tailored to the individual needs of Senior and Middle Leaders, Bursars, and other Senior Support Staff. The classic 1:1 package covers eight detailed areas of greatest value to the candidate and your school. Four x two-hour sessions are carried out three to five weeks apart and once completed, Robin provides FREE unlimited support by telephone or email for FIVE YEARS.
By contrast, group training sessions might cover any two of the six popular themes covered in the online training videos and are delivered in a one-off in-person or an online facilitated session for up to 12 Middle Leaders anywhere in the UK or further afield.Choose from confidential bespoke 1:1 mentoring sessions which are tailored to the individual needs of Senior and Middle Leaders, Bursars, and other Senior Support Staff. The classic 1:1 package covers eight detailed areas of greatest value to the candidate and your school. Four x two-hour sessions are carried out three to five weeks apart and once completed, Robin provides FREE unlimited support by telephone or email for FIVE YEARS.
By contrast, group training sessions might cover any two of the six popular themes covered in the online training videos and are delivered in a one-off in-person or an online facilitated session for up to 12 Middle Leaders anywhere in the UK or further afield.
Online Training Videos and Group Facilitated Workshop – Hybrid Mentoring
One of Robin’s newest packages, this popular hybrid package provides a whole school annual license with access to the six online training videos and also includes an in-person group facilitated training session with Robin for up to ten of your Middle and Senior Leaders anywhere in the UK.
Find out moreRobin is no ordinary leadership coach, scoring an exceptionally strong 98.01%* in candidate feedback.
Robin cares deeply about each one of his coaching candidates and has written an 1,800-page leadership coaching manual that captures ideas from coaching hundreds of Senior and Middle Leaders over the last 23 years. Robin has attracted over 90 heartfelt recommendations on LinkedIn by those who have benefitted from Robin’s support – and many have said that they would be more than willing to provide references.
Many previous coaching candidates have described the experience as “life changing”, which is a big statement.
* Last surveyed July 2021 to June 2023
Endorsements
Clients describe Robin as being
“an unrivalled creative problem solver”
Many HoDs go on to describe Robin’s interventions as
“invaluable”, “breath-taking” and “life changing”.
Robin’s coaching is configured for glass half full thinkers and glass half empty thinkers.
Top Marks for Education Sector’s “Most Respected HoD Coach”.
Overall client satisfaction for the year averaged a whopping 98.1%.
I am delighted to be able to wholeheartedly commend and recommend Robin for his tremendous support and wise counsel since we had our initial 1:1 in person coaching meeting a number of years ago. He remains a trusted and incredibly supportive colleague and also now friend, and I have greatly benefitted from our relationship. His accessibility and reliability have been unwaveringly consistent, and I have also found his relentless optimism and good humour a constant source of strength. I am sure that you will have a similar experience and I urge you to get in touch with him for an exploratory conversation.
Louis d’Arcy
Senior Deputy Headmaster at Kimbolton School
I am delighted to be able to wholeheartedly commend and recommend Robin for his tremendous support and wise counsel since we had our initial 1:1 in person coaching meeting a number of years ago. He remains a trusted and incredibly supportive colleague and also now friend, and I have greatly benefited from our relationship. His accessibility and reliability have been unwaveringly consistent, and I have also found his relentless optimism and good humour a constant source of strength. I am sure that you will have a similar experience, and I urge you to get in touch with him for an exploratory conversation.
Niamh Green
Head of Roedean School (from April 2023)
Thank you again, Robin, for all of your support and your work with the College over the last year. It was great to end with an in-person session, which so expertly pulled together lots of different elements from the training videos for us to consider. I have already received some very positive feedback from those who attended, and I am sure they will, over time, begin to pass this on to their respective teams in addition to thinking about their own practice.
Jamie Emmett
Director of Teaching and Learning at Bradfield College
Robin is a brilliant executive coach; everyone I know in the educational world who has worked with him and benefited from his coaching has rated him extremely highly. The Heads of Department initiative in particular sounds like a great idea, and I am sure it will be a huge help to a lot of people.
Richard Harman
Chief Executive AGBIS
I know Robin’s work with HoDs and SLTs. Robin has a unique ability to bring people on. His videos allow a broader teaching community access to his sage advice. If you are a current or aspiring member of SLT or HoD, I strongly recommend that you consider this as part of your ongoing personal and professional development.
George Budd
Principal at Moreton Hall
Robin’s monthly coaching sessions are helpful for developing the skillsets of Senior and Middle Leaders and getting the best out of different personalities within one’s team. It is full of practicable advice. I highly recommend his services.
Ben Bowles
Deputy Head (Academic) at The Manchester Grammar School
Robin is an excellent coach, and his monthly training sessions are informative, creative, and highly motivational at any stage of one’s career.
Patrick Mulvihill
International Development Director at Uppingham School
I wholeheartedly recommend Robin as a coach. His inspiring monthly coaching sessions provide skills and techniques that make a real difference.
Fiona McLauchlan
Deputy Head & Director of Performing Arts at St Edmund’s Prep School
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If you are interested in any of our hybrid, classic, or online coaching options for yourself or your team, please contact us to arrange a 10-minute initial consultation via telephone or video call.