Patrick Ottley-O’Connor

Speaker Summary

Patrick is a leadership development coach for many aspiring, new and experienced headteachers and CEOs, particularly those facing significant challenge both in the UK and internationally.

He uses his allyship and advocacy to champion diversity, equity and inclusion and has recently voluntarily coached his 64th woman into a headship, executive headship &/or CEO role.

Having recently retired as a teacher after 36 years, including 30 years as a senior leader & 19 years as a Principal/Executive Principal in secondary, primary and special schools, his work is cited in a variety of education leadership books and he recently contributed to the Diverse Educators: A Manifesto

Areas of Expertise

Diversity – Equity and Inclusion – Leadership and Management