mEET Alexandra

MY journey

I have ten years experience as Head Teacher of a leading North London senior school and was twice rated outstanding for leadership by Ofsted. I’ve successfully worked in executive coaching since 2014, helping senior leaders and their teams to be more effective.

Curiosity is central to my work. My own background includes growing up in Scotland and spending some of my formative years in the USA. I am energised by meeting and understanding people with different experiences and perspectives.

My education includes a degree in English and Drama and teacher training at Cambridge after which I taught in both UK secondary state and senior independent schools.

As Head Teacher, one of my main achievements was improving the quality of education which resulted in increased pupil numbers and the need to move the school to a larger site. This involved working with a range of different stakeholders to ensure a successful transition.

After Headship I trained at The Tavistock, London in psychoanalytic and systemic theories as well as executive coaching. I am also a qualified practitioner in Myers Briggs and FIRO-B psychometric questionnaires.

I love developing leaders in schools to be more effective so that ultimately the young people in their care can flourish.

What People Are Saying

  • Christian Kingsley, CEO Wandle Learning Trust and Head Teacher Chesnut Grove School

    “ Alexandra is insightful and incredibly perceptive. As the leader of the organisation, I found her ability to effectively listen and question extremely helpful at a time when it was very much needed. My leadership team also worked closely with her over the course of a year. We explored team dynamics and developed useful insights into how we functioned as a team and most importantly how we could be more effective. “

  • Deputy Head, St Helen's School

    “ I was fortunate enough to receive executive coaching from Alexandra.

    Alexandra’s passion for her work was evident; she was genuinely interested in getting to know me and facilitating my development as a leader. Her first-hand experience of leadership in schools was also very useful. I would recommend her highly to any senior leader. “

  • Assistant Principal, UCL Academy

    “ I have really appreciated the opportunity to talk openly with someone who knows the school but is also on the outside–this was very liberating. I found it very useful how much Alexandra remembered from meeting to meeting and it always felt like we hit the ground running each session which was great! ”

  • Dr Judit Durst, Honorary Research Fellow, University College London

    “ Alexandra’s holistic approach to work, as well her professionalism, pedagogical skills, personal qualities and skilful use of Myers Briggs has equipped me with the necessary capabilities and understanding to successfully lead a team of eight researchers to complete our research project and to also win a new three year project. I can highly recommend her executive coaching. ”

  • Deputy Head, St Helen's School

    “ Alexandra helped me to understand the strengths and potential blind spots of my preferred leadership style, and gave me invaluable insights and strategies to help me understand and cope with my own particular stressors. Alexandra’s frank and supportive style helped me to develop the confidence and self-awareness to take the next step on my leadership journey. Thank you! “

  • Assistant Principal, London Screen Academy

    “ Alexandra’s expertise and skill have been used to challenge me to take action and make positive changes throughout my career as a senior leader, in several roles. “

  • Faculty Leader, UCL Academy

    “ I wanted to say thank you again for all your support. I am still very much using all the techniques we worked on and find them invaluable. “

  • Curriculum Leader, London Screen Academy

    “ The team training session was excellent thank you! It was just the right balance of guidance and information. “

  • Assistant Head, Teaching and Learning UCL Academy

    “I’d really like to thank you for the work we have done together over the last year. I have found it invaluable and I always looked forward to the sessions we had. You’ve always been so motivating to work with.”

Professional Qualifications

Tavistock Consulting, London - Certificate Advanced Coaching Practice

MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) - Qualified Practioner

FIRO-B (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior) - Qualified Practioner

Tavistock Centre, London - Postgraduate Certificate in Systemic and Psychoanalytic Theories

University of Cambridge - PGCE, English and Drama

University of Kent - BA Hons, English and Drama