**SPOTLIGHT SESSION** Rising Above the Day-to-Day
Staying strong, focused and future-ready while navigating the chaos of school life
SEMINAR BRIEF
This session is your chance to reset, refocus, and rise above the daily grind. Packed with energy and actionable insights, it’s led by Laura, the Editor of EdExec and Emma Dalziel, an experienced School Business Leader and SBL advocate. Being a School Business Leader is tough - it’s easy to get bogged down in daily fires and lose sight of your bigger goals. This session is all about helping you improve you own practice, and find your footing, even when things feel overwhelming. You’ll learn how to build resilience, keep a clear head and stay focused on the future while managing the challenges of today. With a mix of mindset shifts and practical strategies around time management and prioritising, this session will give you the tools to thrive both personally and professionally.
IN THIS SEMINAR WE EXPLORE
You’ll learn how to build resilience, keep a clear head and stay focused on the future while managing the challenges of today. With a mix of mindset shifts and practical strategies, this session will give you the tools to thrive both personally and professionally.
TAKE HOME POINTS
Simple techniques to stay resilient and manage stress in a busy role.
Fresh perspectives on staying focused on long-term goals, even in the chaos.
Practical tips to keep yourself grounded and motivated under pressure.
Strategies to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for growth.
Tools to help you recharge, maintain a positive, future-ready mindset and create space by working smarter - both for yourself and your team.
THIS SESSION IS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS WHO
School Business Leaders who are feeling the pressure but want to stay focused and resilient. If you’re ready to take a step back, find your balance and build a foundation for long-term success, this session will help you get there.
Staying strong, focused and future-ready while navigating the chaos of school life
Laura Williams and Emma Dalziel
About the speakers:
Laura Williams is an SBL Coach, Trainer and SBL Champion with two decades of leadership experience in the education sector. She is also the Executive Editor of EdExec! As a former COO, CFO and School Business Manager with CIPD and CIPFA qualifications, Laura knows the needs and demands of the SBL role inside and out. She has supported other SBLs since 2016 with her no-nonsense, practical and interactive methods, through masterclasses, support sessions and coaching as well as presenting at conferences and writing for education publications. Besides coaching, Laura delivers bespoke school and group training, runs the SBL Coaching Community that offers year-round affordable support and hosts the School Business Leadership podcast.
Emma is an experienced school business leader. She currently works in a 1FE LA maintained school in the south of England. Emma is a strong advocate of SBLs being a part of the Leadership Team in schools. Emma set up a locality SBM group, which supports local SBLs to share ideas and best practice.