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What Does It Mean to Be a Great Leader or CEO?
What Does It Mean to Be a Great Leader or CEO?
What Does It Mean to Be a Great Leader or CEO? It’s a subjective question because we don’t all work well under the same…
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25 years of recruitment, what's the best thing to change?
25 years of recruitment, what's the best thing to change?
Last week I was asked ‘Do you think recruitment is worse than 25 years ago?’ An open question with opinions that will…
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Is it time to ban 5G & WiFi in lower school? It's not only dumbing down our children, but it could be killing them!
Is it time to ban 5G & WiFi in lower school? It's not only dumbing down our children, but it could be killing them!
I wrote this not to be controversial, but because I am truly concerned. Anyone who knows me, knows I am very much into…
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Discipline: The Uncomfortable Truth That Gets Results
Discipline: The Uncomfortable Truth That Gets Results
'After a week where discipline has been the topic of conversation in 3 board meetings, I thought why not post my liners…
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IMO - AI is being overhyped and we could be set to lose way more than we gain.
IMO - AI is being overhyped and we could be set to lose way more than we gain.
AI is overhyped, but it’s not because it’s without use, but because it’s being sold as something it simply isn’t. I use…
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You can have an easy life or a successful one, but you can’t have both and be a person of good character!
You can have an easy life or a successful one, but you can’t have both and be a person of good character!
Last week, I was in a meeting with one of our groups business leaders. The plan they have been rolling out this year…
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Who Bears Responsibility for Failure – Manager or Employee?
Who Bears Responsibility for Failure – Manager or Employee?
Who Bears Responsibility for Failure – Manager or Employee? This debate will continue forever as most businesses will…
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Is a partnership good or bad for business?
Is a partnership good or bad for business?
Running the RDLC, GG and I work with lots of different business structures; ranging from standard individual and team…
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Will OpenAI replace or improve teachers?
Will OpenAI replace or improve teachers?
I am only writing this as I worry so many are just unaware of what is happening on a wider scale across the world and…
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'Forever Growth'
'Forever Growth'
Last week, the RDLC hosted another of its amazing keynote super lunches. And let me tell you, it was one of the best!…
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Rec-Tech Bureaucracy? Thanks, But No Thanks. So, there’s a new Association of RecTech Providers launching soon, packed with committees, steering…
Rec-Tech Bureaucracy? Thanks, But No Thanks. So, there’s a new Association of RecTech Providers launching soon, packed with committees, steering…
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🌟 Welcome to Our New Leaders at Astrea Academy Trust! 🌟 We’re delighted to welcome two exceptional educators to the Astrea family: 📍 Andy…
🌟 Welcome to Our New Leaders at Astrea Academy Trust! 🌟 We’re delighted to welcome two exceptional educators to the Astrea family: 📍 Andy…
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Culture, what is it? We hear this culture word a lot: "Great sales culture." "Really positive culture." "High Performance culture." But what…
Culture, what is it? We hear this culture word a lot: "Great sales culture." "Really positive culture." "High Performance culture." But what…
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Awards & Shortlist
Recruitment Industry
UCL-IoE Edtech - EDward RealiseMe - 2019
RecDirectors - Most innovative recruitment platform - 2018
Recruitment International - Best Support Service provider - 2017 RDLC
Recruiter Awards - Entrepreneur of the year 2016
Recruitment International - Entrepreneur of the year 2015
Recruitment International - Voted Business Leader of the Year 2013 -
Recruitment International - Voted Top 100 recruiter to influence the market in 2014
Recruitment International - Entrepreneur of the…UCL-IoE Edtech - EDward RealiseMe - 2019
RecDirectors - Most innovative recruitment platform - 2018
Recruitment International - Best Support Service provider - 2017 RDLC
Recruiter Awards - Entrepreneur of the year 2016
Recruitment International - Entrepreneur of the year 2015
Recruitment International - Voted Business Leader of the Year 2013 -
Recruitment International - Voted Top 100 recruiter to influence the market in 2014
Recruitment International - Entrepreneur of the year 2012
Education Investor Best recruitment Solution 2011,2012, 2013 , 2014 & 2015
Recruitment International - Best recruitment solution
Recruiter Awards - Best Public Sector service 2009
IAOP - Specialist Outsource Provider 2006
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I’m delighted and incredibly proud to have been appointed CEO of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust as of 1st September 2025. Having joined the…
I’m delighted and incredibly proud to have been appointed CEO of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust as of 1st September 2025. Having joined the…
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My first week in the books as CEO, and it’s been defined by one word: people. I’ve had the privilege of meeting with a host of dedicated Trust and…
My first week in the books as CEO, and it’s been defined by one word: people. I’ve had the privilege of meeting with a host of dedicated Trust and…
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🚨 Schools, are you ready to lead on Race Equality and Inclusion this year? Our first RACE Charter Mark online briefing session of the academic year…
🚨 Schools, are you ready to lead on Race Equality and Inclusion this year? Our first RACE Charter Mark online briefing session of the academic year…
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Recommendations Needed Please! I’m currently looking for a UAE based EOR (Employer of Record) for a number of potential hires we are making…
Recommendations Needed Please! I’m currently looking for a UAE based EOR (Employer of Record) for a number of potential hires we are making…
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Exactly 3 weeks until our women in construction awards 👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️ I for one can not wait. There’s nothing I love more than getting all dolled up…
Exactly 3 weeks until our women in construction awards 👯♀️👯♀️👯♀️ I for one can not wait. There’s nothing I love more than getting all dolled up…
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Excitement is brewing over the variety of events on offer for the global world of education, including the UK, and we cannot wait. #RENDLeeds in…
Excitement is brewing over the variety of events on offer for the global world of education, including the UK, and we cannot wait. #RENDLeeds in…
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So far it’s been a powerhouse week! … starting the week together on training … Schools PD days Tuesday and then the sounds of school shoes in…
So far it’s been a powerhouse week! … starting the week together on training … Schools PD days Tuesday and then the sounds of school shoes in…
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We are proud to unveil our new logo and vision — a bold and ambitious statement that reflects who we are and where we’re going. At the heart of this…
We are proud to unveil our new logo and vision — a bold and ambitious statement that reflects who we are and where we’re going. At the heart of this…
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Every LinkedIn article I read tells me to think about AI in Education. But here’s my reality: I’m writing this while prising my New Balance out of a…
Every LinkedIn article I read tells me to think about AI in Education. But here’s my reality: I’m writing this while prising my New Balance out of a…
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Have you earned the right this week? Earning the right is one of my behavioural non-negotiables. The other two are KAIZEN and growth mindset. I…
Have you earned the right this week? Earning the right is one of my behavioural non-negotiables. The other two are KAIZEN and growth mindset. I…
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The Staffing Market is on the up. Call ins again Project work not bums on seats Solutions Sales not candidate driven The fittest have survived and…
The Staffing Market is on the up. Call ins again Project work not bums on seats Solutions Sales not candidate driven The fittest have survived and…
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My end of week reflection…. This week I’ve been reminding myself of Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory — a powerful reminder not to take things…
My end of week reflection…. This week I’ve been reminding myself of Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory — a powerful reminder not to take things…
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What a week it’s been! ✨ From welcoming both new and familiar families back to school 🏫, to starting the week with staff exploring our Kaizen…
What a week it’s been! ✨ From welcoming both new and familiar families back to school 🏫, to starting the week with staff exploring our Kaizen…
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Inclusion Matters to the Brigantia Trust in Sheffield serving some of the most 'underserved' families and communities. So it was such a privilege to…
Inclusion Matters to the Brigantia Trust in Sheffield serving some of the most 'underserved' families and communities. So it was such a privilege to…
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