Richard Gerver & James Hilton
Richard Gerver
Richard Gerver has been described as one of the most inspirational leaders of his generation. He is an award-winning speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker.
Richard began his career in education, most notably as headmaster of the failing Grange Primary School. In just two years, famously transformed into one of the most acclaimed learning environments in the world. He was celebrated by UNESCO and the UK Government for its incredible turnaround.
Richard has since transitioned to the global stage where he uses his trademark humour and natural style to deliver passionate, provocative and authentic speeches. He draws upon the first-hand experiences and unique insights garnered from frontline education to explore the links between great leadership, human potential, change and innovation. His ability to connect experiences across many seemingly different environments helps people to expand their thinking and perception of potential. It is this authenticity and uniqueness which has helped Richard win him global acclaim and invitations to speak on the most recognised stages, including TED, the RSA and BBC radio.
The three core principles underpinning Richard's philosophy are communication, empowerment and impact. He argues that great leadership is first and foremost about serving the needs of the people who work for you. His mantra: systems and structures change nothing; people do.
Having successfully transitioned from teacher to thought leader, Richard has had the opportunity to regularly advise governments and major corporations globally, including Google, Visa, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Harrods, Puig and Telefonica. His unique experience and insight into realising human potential also see him working in elite sport, with Olympic and Paralympic coaches, EPL Soccer coaches, England Golf and professional cricket teams. He has recently started working with the British music industry to help develop a capacity for forward, proactive and sustainable change.
Richard is also a bestselling author. His first book, Creating Tomorrow's Schools Today (now in its second edition), has become a seminal text around the world for those engaged in the transformation of education. His other books are explorations of human potential, leadership and success. In Change and Simple Thinking, Richard explores the world beyond school, through the eyes of an educator. Both have received critical and public success; both achieving global bestseller status. All his books have been translated into a multitude of languages including Spanish, Chinese and Korean.
Most importantly, Richard is always humbled to be able to share his lifelong commitment to living, learning and laughing.
jameshilton.org.uk
James Hilton is a professional speaker, trainer and author.
He applies his extensive experience of human leadership to inspire a wide range of clients including schools, universities, The NAHT, NHS, local government, universities, and commercial sector clients such as SKY Broadcasting, Gazprom Energy, Tribal Group, AstraZeneca and The Confederation of Private Transport.
James works as a speaker, trainer and author specialising in resilience, wellbeing, stress management, leadership and positive psychology.
James also works with a number of charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Teenage Cancer Trust and Action for Children.
James’ first book ‘Leading From the Edge’, is a unique and thought provoking look at the pressures of leadership and is packed full of strategies for managing stress in one self and in others.
James’ No1 Best-selling, second book, ‘Ten Traits of Resilience’ examines some of the most common traits of resilient leaders and offers practical, down to earth advice on how to build those traits, both in yourself and the organisations that you lead, in order to achieve both positivity and purpose.