Integrity Coaching In The Press
Discover press articles by Viv Grant and learn why she passionately advocates for greater emotional and psychological support for School Leaders.
The Power of Reinvention
“There was a moment in 2023 when I thought I knew exactly who I was. A former headteacher.
A coach. A woman living with purpose. Then, within days, everything shifted. A cancer diagnosis. My mum’s third stroke. A quiet, unravelling of certainty.”
My Journey with Cancer: Learning to Walk in the Dark
After her cancer diagnosis, coach and author Viv Grant had to find new ways to embrace uncertainty and manage tumultuous emotions – here’s what she learned.
My Healthy Life
“I can immediately hear my late mum’s voice saying one word: ‘Comfrey’. It’s a common herb in Jamaica, where my family is from, and for her it was the cure for everything. She grew it in her garden and genuinely believed it could cure everything….”
The only constant in life IS CHANGE
“Understanding the stages of personal development can help to control stress and improve performance,” says Viv Grant. “Although many years have passed, I still remember the quiet voice that lived in the back of my head when I first became a Headteacher…”
The emotional weight of leadership
School leadership isn’t just about strategy, policies and data – it’s deeply personal. Every decision you make impacts not only the children in your care, but those you work with. This weight of responsibility can leave you drained, questioning your abilities and struggling to keep going.
Race: Time to face down those uncomfortable conversations
Race is an emotionally charged issue for many and one that many educationalists lack confidence in addressing. For many, these conversations can be discomfiting. Viv Grant considers how we can define what race and social justice look like in our schools.
3 ways to better tackle racism in schools
After George Floyd was murdered on 25 May 2020, a colleague said to me that their “mind was full and their heart heavy”. I felt the same. Throughout my teaching career, I have witnessed myriad manifestations of racism and a plethora of race equality and social justice initiatives.
Taking inspiration from Meghan and Harry to tackle racism in schools
As the country, and the world, explores the revelations about race and the Royal Family in the wake of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s interview this week, it’s a good time for schools to explore their own work around racial equality.
Coaching: A solution to leadership burn-out?
New research shows that coaching may be an effective solution to potential burn-out among school professionals, including leaders. Viv Grant and Professor Rachel Lofthouse outline their findings CollectivED – the Centre for Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning at Leeds Beckett University.
How to survive as a teacher
Viv Grant offers some key tips to help take the stress out of teachingIf you are a teacher, you would not have reached where you are today if you didn’t know how to harness the power of hope to help you overcome the stresses associated with your profession.
Too many heads couldn’t watch BBC2‘s School because it made them feel sick
Documentary series about running a school reveals fundamental truth of the education system. The pace and volume of change in educational policy over the past decade has led to increased ambiguity, inconsistency and insecurity.
This Is What It’s Really Like To Be A Headteacher In 2018
You rarely hear the truth about the fears many headteachers have. The system doesn’t enable them to be honest about the pressure they are under, let alone find ways for dealing with it.
Why School Leader Well-being Must Become A Priority
The last few years have seen schools place a growing emphasis on pupil well-being. This has in part been due to increasing numbers of teachers and school leaders beginning to recognise that investing in the well-being of our pupils can help secure a positive return on their attainment and, in turn, school performance.
Tips for headteachers to help prevent burnout
The stress that headteachers are under continues to be reported – with the numbers leaving the profession a growing concern. For many, headship is a role that’s beginning to feel untenable. This echoes what I often hear from headteachers in my role as school leadership coach.
Stress and tears … the truth about being a headteacher
My parents were part of the Windrush generation of migrants from the Caribbean, and I am a child of the inner city. At school in the 70s and 80s, I was taught by more than a handful of teachers who had low expectations about what a young black girl could achieve.
DARPL Team Holds Restoration, Reflection & Renewal Day
The DARPL Wales team came together on Tuesday, 2 December, for a full-day programme centred on wellbeing, connection and shared purpose.
Facilitated by Viv Grant FRSA, the session included coach–pairing activities to deepen listening, empathy and reflective communication.
Press & Public Speaking Enquiries
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