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Leadership Performance Coach for trainee Head Teachers studying for their NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship)

Leadership Performance Coach

Leah Tomlin Executive Coaching

Leah Tomlin Executive Coaching is an award-winning business. As the founder, I am in the Brainz 500 Global list for the top business leaders and entrepreneurs of 2021. I run my online coaching company with a mission to transform quality of life and enhance performance for women leaders and their organisations. As a result of working with me, my clients see transformations in their self-belief, behaviours, leadership, strategy and organisational culture. I empower women to leap equality hurdles, value wellbeing, transcend current circumstances and achieve greatness as women leaders. I am a published neuroscientist, qualified head teacher and writer. My expertise lies in leadership, business, neuroscience and learning. I am passionate about gender equality, helping women to excel in life and leadership, feel inspired in their roles and achieve personal and business goals beyond their expectations. 

www.leahtomlin.com

Executive Leadership Coach for Leah Tomlin Executive Coaching

Brainz Magazine Official

As an Executive Contributor, I write monthly articles for Brainz Magazine, on my professional passions: 
- Leadership
- Business
- Neuroscience
- Mindset
- Coaching
- Gender Equality

Executive Contributor Writer

Self-employed

Executive Leadership Coach

NATIONAL ELF SERVICE LIMITED

Edited, wrote and published health research blogs for The National Elf Service (https://www.nationalelfservice.net)- part time associate.

Blog Editor

HENLEAZE JUNIOR SCHOOL

- Developed an organisation-wide coaching approach, improving accountability and culture
- Ran coaching workshops for leaders at conferences, who were then inspired to incorporate organisation-wide coaching cultures
- Developed leadership capacity of female staff that built their confidence as leaders and allowed them to gain promotion/ lead more successfully
-Trained staff in leadership styles and development theories 
-Tackled and a culture of staff bullying and low morale to create a happy, productive team
- Restructured staff, leading to greater teamwork, productivity and sustainability
- Led transformation of the curriculum to achieve an OFSTED grade of ‘outstanding’; This leadership journey was published in a QCA document that was rolled out to every primary school in the country. 
- Developed an active agenda for pupil voice, leading to happier and more engaged children
- Created and implemented a whole-school strategy for the Every Child Matters agenda
- Developed a philosophy curriculum across the school 
- Trained and ran workshops for teachers across Bristol, who described my training as ‘exciting’, ‘inspirational’ and ‘thought-provoking”
- Led whole-school improvements in teaching and learning that saw significant improvements in: outcomes for children, target-setting, lesson planning, assessment... Teaching and learning was then graded ‘outstanding’ by OFSTED
- Used my neuroscience  knowledge to implement a meta-cognitive ‘learning to learn’ initiative across the school 
- Enhanced the lunch-time experience for children, meaning happier and more active children, improved behaviour and pupil relationships
- Created community networks involving all stakeholders, seeing an improvement in inclusion & wellbeing
- Networked with various agencies to improve child protection and safeguarding across Bristol
- Shortlisted, Interviewed and employed staff
- Developed a performance-management cycle that led to greater accountability and organisational relevance

Assistant Head Teacher

COLSTON'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, Henleaze Junior School and Strand on the Green Junior School

Henleaze Junior School, Bristol; Colston’s Primary School, Bristol; Strand-on-the-Green Junior School, London
Consistently graded to be an “Outstanding” (or equivalent) teacher from time of training, through being newly qualified and as an experienced teacher. My classroom practice was based on positive relationships, nurturing with empathy and emotional intelligence, having high expectations of myself, my colleagues and the children I taught. Pupils made excellent progress across the curriculum, with exemplary standards of wellbeing and behaviour.

Teacher

UCL, KCL and Imperial College London

Researched brain science and neuronal development, disseminating my research nationally and internationally at conferences. Published several research papers in peer-reviewed journals.

Key Science Publications 
(Maiden name Leah Toole)
Eddison, M., Toole, L., Bell, E. and Wingate, R.J., 2004. Segmental identity and cerebellar granule cell induction in rhombomere 1. BMC biology, 2(1), p.14

Toole, L.J, Eddison M. and Wingate R.J.T., 2001. Overexpression of HoxA2 in dorsal rhombomere 1. In: Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 27, 1, p.1228

Toole, L. and Wingate, R.J.T., 2000, January. Molecular and cellular correlates of midline fusion in the chick cerebellum. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE (Vol. 12, pp. 301-301). 

Grammatopoulos, G.A., Bell, E., Toole, L., Lumsden, A. and Tucker, A.S., 2000. Homeotic transformation of branchial arch identity after Hoxa2 overexpression. Development, 127(24), pp.5355-5365.

Toole, L., Belai, A., Shochina, M. and Burnstock, G., 1999. The effects of hibernation on the myenteric plexus of the golden hamster small and large intestine. Cell and tissue research, 296(3), pp.479-487.

Toole, L., Belai, A. and Burnstock, G., 1998. A neurochemical characterisation of the golden hamster myenteric plexus. Cell and tissue research, 291(3), pp.385-394.

Neuroscientist

Helping You to Propel Your Productivity

I truly understand the challenges of juggling it all and balancing hectic life & leadership! As a single mum to 3 young children, an award-winning certified Executive Coach, a business owner and magazine writer, I have nailed productivity.  I can help you do the same. I am on a mission to equip women leaders with a warrior mindset and productivity strategies for calm, motivating and fulfilling lives. 

We can only be amazingly productive if we first build strong foundations of wellbeing, energy and mindset. Only then are we able to take on productivity systems, prioritise, set boundaries and develop the best habits. As a published Neuroscientist I am well-equipped to help you to understand your brain, master your mindset, hone your habits, smarten your systems and propel your productivity. 

Through supportive 1:1 coaching and my Propel Your Productivity Program, your journey to productivity will be fun and engaging. You will have a clear roadmap to feeling calm, in control, motivated and loving your life and leadership. 

⭐️Click on the link below my profile photo ⬆️ to assess your current productivity.


Helping You to Level-Up Your Leadership

I understand the demands and expectations of leadership. As a qualified Head Teacher and business owner, my leadership experience is wide and varied. What’s more, my career as a published Neuroscientist gives me an understanding of the brain and learning that will help you in your mission for leadership excellence. 

My scientific approach means that the impact of your leadership journey will be measured and clear, starting with a baseline assessment that raises self-awareness of your leadership strengths and areas for development. Progress is tracked and impact for you and your team is measured so your success is tangible. 

My masters-degree level qualification in Executive Coaching, and my many years of outstanding coaching experience, ensure that you are in safe expert hands. My client testimonials speak reams as I’ve helped many women leaders to excel way beyond their expectations. 

Together, through a supportive 1:1 coaching relationship, I will help you create ambitious and meaningful goals, built from a place of real desire and purpose. Together, we can uncover hidden challenges and create true leadership excellence that’s targeted to your needs and to those of your organisation. 

⭐️Take the Level Up Your Leadership assessment:
https://levelupyourleadership.scoreapp.com/

⭐️Book a FREE strategy call: 
https://calendly.com/leah-tomlin-/30min

Leah Tomlin

Branding Photography

Helping Businesses Attract more Customers and Build their Brand with Beautiful Bespoke Headshots & Branding Photography.

Personal & Corporate Branding Photography

Bristol Photography Lessons

📸 I have helped hundreds of people learn how to take to take Amazing Photographs in a matter of 2 or 3 hours! As a fully qualified teacher I have devised a method that makes learning fun, practical and cuts out any technical jargon. 

You don't even need a camera ! You can sign up for a workshop in how to get the best out of you cameraphone.

Imagine how you business could improve when you start posting photographs that your customers will love 🌆 selfies that look amazing 👏 or product photos with the WOW factor 💐.
 
I can create bespoke lessons that will be tailored towards your particular industry and service, so you can concentrate on what you need to know.

I can come to you and lessons and workshops can be 1-2-1 or in groups.

Phone me know for a FREE consultation or book directly from my website.

☎️ 07939 092532
🌐 www.marcusahmad.com

PHOTOGRAPHY LESSONS | COURSES | 1-2-1

Shoot to the Top

A weekly podcast designed for commercial photographers, diving deep into topics like aesthetics, marketing, and business growth. Each episode features insights and advice from Sam and Marcus and top professionals in the commercial photography industry, sharing their expertise to help you elevate your craft and expand your business.

https://shoottothetop.com/

Podcast Host

University of South Wales

Teaching into the BA Photography for Fashion & Advertising Program.

Senior Lecturer

WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU?

💰 Help Get You More Customers

You have spent a great deal of time and effort on your business, creating a unique company and set of values. But on many occasions a brand’s true meaning is lost by the use of generic stock images or a drab, badly lit headshot. 

My twenty-year career as a professional photographer means I bring a vast wealth of knowledge and expertise to your business. I work closely with you to ensure that you look your best and ensure that the images look stunning and are of the highest quality. 

Photographs that you and your clients will love.

WHO AM I?

📷  I'm Marcus Ahmad, the Branding Photography Specialist. I have been a professional photographer for over 20 years and am now serving the business community of Bristol and the South of England. 

In that time I have worked globally in Advertising & Fashion Photography shooting with some of the biggest brands - 

Elizabeth Arden | Wella | Nokia | TfL | The Guardian | BBC |The Post Office | Deliveroo | Jaguar Land Rover.

I can add to that my tenure of 7 years as a Senior Lecturer in Fashion & Advertising Photography at USW. So if you are looking for an expert to photograph your Brand I feel that I would be a perfect fit.

WHAT DO I DO?

👩‍💼 It is well-known how important it is for any business to have strong and engaging images for their marketing material. This could range from a welcoming Headshot or a photo story documenting what you do to a highly constructed and targeted advertising campaign. 

I help a variety of businesses achieve their goals by producing photographs that catch consumers' attention and get across your brand message. Images that are constructed to work on websites or printed media.



WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM ME?

💯 Prior to any booking you’ll receive a FREE business consultation. 

This is so we can discuss ideas, locations for your shoot, decide where you want to use the images so they can then be tailored to different social media platforms and how we can best transform your brand to get more clients to your door.

WHAT TO DO NOW?

🆓 For a FREE business consultation and quote - book in an appointment with the link below or even better phone me and we can start discussing your needs straightaway.

https://photobookings.as.me/chat

📞 07939 092 532

🖥  www.marcusahmad.com
⌨️ marcus@marcusahmad.com

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