Hello I’m…
Rachel Johnson
There are a number of ways we label people. Perhaps my interesting professional labels would be CEO, author, podcaster, leadership thinker, keynote speaker and coach. In my personal life I am a wife and a mother to our 3 children: those two labels are so important to me.
BUT…those are not the labels I see when I look in the mirror.
That’s because even though I love doing and being all of those things, it doesn’t actually define me. What defines me is what I believe, what I value, how I want to be in this world and what I stand for, and what I stand against. For me, reputation is important, of course it is, but it will never be as important as character.
Character is the real work that underpins everything. Being able to weather life’s storms whether they are inside of us, or outside of us, is the job of character. Whether the challenges are at work or at home, or both, there are things we can do to navigate ourselves through the challenges.
I want real conversation about real issues. The issues we don’t often talk about.
That’s why my work focuses on the human issues behind the big problems. I don’t think you can talk about challenging conversations, without talking about shame responses. You can’t talk about wellbeing at work without talking about belonging, connection and joy. You can’t talk about boundaries unless you talk about people pleasing tendencies. What appears as one issue, may be a different issue entirely.
If this is of interest to you, then you’ve found a place that will help you explore it all.
I’m glad you’re here.
Rachel
Full list of Partners
Pixl
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Bett
Freeman Clarke
Ivy House
The Leaders Team
Schools Weekk
International Forum of Inclusion Practitioners
The English Association
Baylor University
Hachette Larning
Teacher Talk Radio
Pearson National Teaching Awards
Festival of Education at Wellington College
Association of School and College Leaders
Get unstuck!
Identify the area of leadership that you want to explore and dive straight in for theory turned into practical application with honest reflections.
Help!
The most common leadership struggles and what to do about them.
What do others do?
Leadership nuggets collected from the world of business, psychology, sport and the creative industries (and more!) and what we can learn from them.
Saying the unsaid
Real and honest reflections on the personal struggles and opportunities of being a leader.
Trusted by Leaders in Education & Business
“Just a huge thank you to Rachel. We asked for a complex keynote, which I knew would be a challenge for anyone delivering it, but Rachel achieved exactly what we asked for. We couldn’t have asked for more and I really appreciate the time and effort Rachel put into tailoring this session for us. A valuable and inspiring keynote from Rachel Johnson filled with engaging insights and practical takeaways to further enhance our approach to learner support and motivation”
Jack Mittel,
Coleg Cambria
“One of our most successful and well received speakers in our 10 year history. Rachel spoke to the needs of our entire community; providing a positive message of hope, purpose and belonging.“
Steve Carey,
Aletheia Academies Trust
“An engaging & purposeful session which set our teachers up ready and motivated for the year ahead. We wanted the staff to feel inspired and energised for the year ahead, there was something for everyone. Very positive feedback, useful for bother personal and school life. The pace was excellent, great coverage, kept the interest level of the audience.“
Wesley Wright,
Glenwood Primary
Shankill Principals
“100% of delegates rated Rachel’s session excellent or good (90% excellent). It can be summed up by one delegate who stated, ‘Really enjoyed listening to Rachel Johnson. I found her speech to be very inspiring.“
Paul Singleton,
Director of School Standards,
Keystone Academy Trust
“Rachel’s keynote was inspirational and thoroughly practical too. The session was very impactful. It will influence our behaviours”
Nick Cross,
CEO Kings Group Academies
“Rachel provided a thought provoking and engaging perspective on leadership which has effective culture and positive relationships at its heart. Inspiring stuff.”
Simon Renshaw
“Our feedback so far has been overwhelmingly positive. I have received many requests for Rachel to return next year!”
Scott Holder,
Trust Lead
“A thoroughly, engaging and thought provoking development day – expertly delivered with humility and clarity.”
Simon Blight, Trust Lead
“Fantastic. Relevant, captivating and thought provoking.“
Amy Burkes, Epworth Education Trust
“Real, informative and humorous – hit all of the briefs!”
Rachael Holland, Lime Trust
