Master Class 2
DATE: Wednesday 5 May 2027
TIME: 3.30pm to 5.00pm (live online and recorded)
TOPIC: The most powerful person in the school might not be the Principal…it’s YOU!
GUEST SPEAKER: Brad Skinner
Master Class Overview
In this energising, thought-provoking masterclass, leadership expert Brad Skinner challenges Executive Assistants to rethink the influence they hold and the impact they can really create. Far beyond managing diaries and deadlines, EAs are uniquely positioned to shape conversations, challenge harmful behaviours, strengthen psychological safety and influence the culture of entire school communities.
Through powerful stories, practical insights and real-world examples, Brad will reveal how everyday interactions can become catalysts for change that extend beyond staff rooms and boardrooms into families, communities and future generations. Dynamic, interactive and packed with audience discussion, this session will leave participants with a practical playbook, renewed confidence and a powerful reminder that leadership is not a title, it is a movement! One you are already perfectly positioned to lead!
Introducing Brad Skinner
Brad Skinner is a leadership strategist, executive coach and Partner with Howden Care who has spent more than 25 years helping leaders, teams and organisations create cultures where people perform, connect and thrive. Having led large and complex environments and worked alongside executives, educators and frontline teams across Australia, Brad is renowned for turning difficult people challenges into practical, human-centred solutions that build trust, capability and confidence. Known for his high-energy style, powerful storytelling and ability to connect complex concepts to everyday realities, Brad's presentations sit somewhere between a TED Talk, a coaching conversation and a rapid-fire masterclass in human behaviour. Audiences leave challenged, inspired and equipped with practical tools they can use immediately. His core message is simple: influence is never reserved for those with the biggest title. Lasting change, safety, success and high-performance all begin with the people willing to step forward, use their voice and create the conditions for others to succeed. Are you ready?
