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Dan Edwards has extensive experience in education, having held leadership positions in both secondary and primary schools.
Most recently, he served as the Headteacher of a large inner-city primary school before moving into Executive school leadership. Throughout his career, Dan Edwards has prioritised care and well-being for all, using these values to foster and maintain a positive and creative educational environment.
Since leaving the education sector, Dan has pursued a career as an actor, comedian, and writer, creating and performing original work for both screen and stage. His latest show, “The Sound of Muzack,” debuted at the prestigious Leicester Comedy Festival in February. He will be touring with the show in 2024 while continuing his motivational speaking engagements.
Dan Edwards has developed a range of keynote lectures, presentations and workshops for audiences across education and leadership.
Since March 2020, education has faced the most significant changes in a generation, but where do we go next? Is the current education system still fit for purpose or is there a sense of revolution in the air? This speech is aimed at educators at any stage of their profession
Key points of focus:
– Considerations about pedagogy
– Developing new ideas and sharing practice
– ITT and ECT training and support
– Strategic planning and cultural change
How do we inspire our staff? How do we engage to create a real sense of teamwork within our organisations? The answer: we learn to lead with humanity and offer light-hearted leadership.
Key points of focus:
– Self-reflective leadership
– Developing effective relationships
– Creating an organisational culture of support
– Leading with love
The only constant is change, but sometimes change can be difficult. The 4 Cs of cultural improvement allow all organisations to reflect, shape their priorities and move forward together.
Key points of focus:
– Organisational reflection
– Models of implementation
– Task prioritisation
– Pathways for change management
Wellbeing is crumbling, Morale is low. A gathering storm is on the horizon, and education is a breaking point. We have to make things better. Let’s work together to make a change. It’s easier than we think.
Key points of focus:
– Renewed reflections on well-being and organisational culture
– Models of implementation and discussions on effective leadership
– Opportunities to consider strategic planning
– Reflections on staff mental health and retention
Dan presented at our national SSAT Primary Conference in 2021 and shared his insight into effective leadership during challenging circumstances, using a case study of how he kept his school community connected during the coronavirus pandemic. He is a confident and engaging speaker, using practical and relatable examples to illustrate key learning points.”
Having met Dan in a range of professional circumstances I was impressed by his knowledge and expertise in all areas of educational leadership. He was able to facilitate an impressive and engaging session for middle leaders from across all phases who were looking to move into senior leadership. Dan has a deep understanding of both the mechanics and human side of leadership.”
Inspirational Speakers has been providing high profile keynote speakers and entertainers for over 25 years.
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Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 1RD
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