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Performance, Resilience and Support
As Headteachers or trust leaders in Devon you already know you’re leading in a time of deep challenge. Not enough funding. Increasing...

Claire Platt
Jul 102 min read
First Devon Women's Leadership Network Brunch Events
Wow! I’m blown away by the first Devon Women’s Leadership Network brunch events! When I first thought of this idea, I had hoped to...

Claire Platt
Jul 32 min read


Evolving your leadership style as your organisation improves
As an executive coach, I often work with headteachers, directors and trust leaders who’ve achieved good inspection outcomes, strong...

Claire Platt
Jun 274 min read
Fulfilling a dream
I’ve always found networking extremely daunting. When I put out a post in January 2025, wishing that there was a network focused on...

Claire Platt
Jun 262 min read


Unconscious Bias: Potential vs Performance
The Gender Promotion Gap Isn’t About Performance. It’s About Perception. Unconscious bias is one of the most persistent and overlooked...

Claire Platt
Jun 112 min read


Gender inequality in leadership
😤 This is not OK. Over the past few days, I’ve spoken with six brilliant women—all leaders in their fields—who shared their experiences...

Claire Platt
Jun 112 min read


Are you a fixer?
“I just want to help people – but I feel like I’m drowning.” Last week, I worked with a school leader who described herself as a fixer ....

Claire Platt
Jun 51 min read
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