The 3 Common Mistakes that School Leaders Make
7 May, 2026
by Viv Grant – Founder & Director – Integrity Coaching School leadership can be emotionally demanding and professionally isolating. Many Headteachers and MAT CEOs struggle
by Viv Grant – Founder & Director – Integrity Coaching School leadership can be emotionally demanding and professionally isolating. Many Headteachers and MAT CEOs struggle
Guest Blog by Kathryn Lovewell – Founder of Kind Mind Academy, an award-winning international speaker, and author, creator of The Booster Way – specialising in Mindful Self-Compassion. As Stress
Introduction As a new term begins, in this new season I want to offer you something gentle; an invitation to arrive rather than to rush.
by Viv Grant The Quiet Question That Changes Everything Many leaders tell me they feel on the cusp of something new – a deeper, more
Opening Reflection “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” We tell this to others so easily, yet often forget it applies to us too. For
By Dr Claire Stewart-Hall (Integrity Coaching – Associate Coach) The Fading Momentum of Anti-Racist Work It is hard to write about the current state of
By Viv Grant Every year, World Mental Health Day reminds us to prioritise well-being — not just in our personal lives, but in the systems we lead and support.
By Viv Grant October is Menopause Awareness Month, and for me, it feels like the right time to share a story that is both deeply
by Viv Grant September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness of cancers that are often shrouded in silence. For me,
By Viv Grant As September arrives and the summer break fades into memory, I’m always struck by how quickly the autumn term seems to come
by Viv Grant Now that we are enjoying the very well deserved Summer holidays, as the hurly burly of school life begins to quieten, there’s
It’s that time of year again! SATs results have recently been released, and headteachers across the country will be experiencing a complex mix of emotions.
In the summer of 2023, everything stopped. Blog by Viv Grant One moment I was leading coaching conversations, running Integrity Coaching, supporting others to keep
Rest, Relax, Refocus: A Springtime invitation for School Leaders
Coaching as a wise investment
Headteachers face mounting pressure—investing in personal growth is the key to sustainable leadership.
Wellbeing in schools
Blog by Viv Grant, Director -Integrity Coaching Leadership is often framed as a journey of driving change—new policies, new strategies, new initiatives. But it’s my
How personal crisis can shape personal growth
Viv Grant’s new book ‘Learning to walk in the dark’ – a personal journey. How personal crisis can shape professional growth
image of Winter from Learning to Walk in the Dark
5 c’s of inner leadership image with icons
Blog by Viv Grant, Director – Integrity Coaching On Tuesday 4th February, World Cancer Day, my new book ‘Learning to Walk in the Dark‘ will be released.
Guest blog by Rabiya McKevern – Associate Coach at Integrity Coaching, Executive Coach, Trauma-informed Mindfulness Teacher, Trainer & Facilitator Often as an Executive Coach, I
Rethinking Well-Being: Moving from Individual Wellness to Understanding what it means to be “Well in the World”
woman reflecting and reconnecting with her purpose.
The journey of leading a school is often riddled with challenges and unforeseen adversities, testing not only your professional skills but also your inner strength
When a school’s culture aligns with this description, it is much more likely to nurture individuals’ holistic growth and attend to well-being in its broadest
Amidst the chaos of daily tasks and the weight of expectations, it’s easy for Headteachers to neglect their own well-being and what may have once
As a coach, I believe ‘critical incidences’ can be seen as the Soul’s Invitation to Growth. They are invitations that if individuals allow themselves to
As a Headteacher navigating the relentless demands of running a school, it’s easy to lose sight of your own well-being. Balancing the needs of students,
When we confront fear, we delve into the depths of our being. It’s a dark and solitary place, but we have a choice. We can
I had hoped to engage in art therapy while undergoing my cancer treatment, but upon inquiry at the Royal Marsden, where I was being treated,
In late August 2023, I was diagnosed with a rare form of Uterine Cancer. As my cancer treatment comes to an end, this particular part
Becoming a Headteacher is a monumental undertaking that demands unwavering strength, resilience, and self-assurance. However, the reality of this role often includes a daunting learning
As a school leader, it’s not uncommon to experience burnout and lose sight of the joy that initially drew you to this role. However, it’s
Becoming a school leader in today’s education world can be a daunting task, requiring a deep understanding of the evolving demands of the role. As
Over the past few years, the resilience of both teachers and pupils has been tested, and the weight of responsibility continues to bear heavily upon
As our nation gradually moves forward on its path to recovery, it’s crucial to remember that alongside this collective healing, individuals are also on their
To be a Headteacher today requires Herculean amounts of courage and resilience, with sadly, ever-increasing challenges that can execute extreme pressure on the heart, mind,