Helping middle leaders in education to create clear boundaries so that they can thrive in teaching.

HeadSphere was created by Gemma Drinkall and is a coaching, training and supervision based service that empowers middle leaders to create clear boundaries so that they can prioritise their needs in order to not only be a great teacher, middle leader and colleague but also enjoy the work-life balance they deserve.

“When you pour from a full cup, not only do you thrive but those around you thrive too.”
— Gemma

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I am teaming up with Annabel Pollock from Balance for Teachers to present a new podcast sharing real-life examples of educators enjoying a work-life balance.

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  • Would very much recommend Gemma. She came to do some work at Bradon Forest with colleagues and helped them reset after the pandemic times. Her calm approach is recommended. Thank you for all your help Gemma.

    Helen Wilkinson, Deputy Headteacher at The Athelstan Trust

  • Gemma managed to provide the right balance of support and coaching to help me arrive at the solutions I needed. Her approach is calm and patient, which I needed when navigating my decisions. I would highly recommend Gemma to anyone trying to tease out the answers."

    Aisha Thomas, Director at Representation Matters Ltd

  • "Gemma reminded me that I am good at my job and in a strong position to progress. Do work with Gemma if you get the chance; you'll get lots from it."

    Debbie, Primary School middle leader

  • "Listening to Gemma speak about creating boundaries helped me to make myself a priority and start saying no to non priority actions"

    Teacher at Magna Learning Partnership

  • "Gemma is very clearly non-judgemental - I felt quite at ease."

    Secondary School Teacher

  • "It is not easy to dig inside yourself and open up - but the safe space to discuss issues and ideas is remarkably empowering and a real confidence boost."

    Secondary School Leader

  • "Working with Gemma showed me that it is acceptable to tell yourself you have done a good job"

    Deb Wiltshire, Teacher of MFL/Head of Year 7 and Transition Leader

  • "Working with Gemma has helped me to feel more confident, more energised, more fulfilled."

    Debbie, Primary School middle leader

  • "The opportunity to reflect and hear your thinking phrased back by Gemma is very powerful. The benefits of this can't be adequately expressed."

    Andrea William-Jones, Assistant Headteacher

  • "Working with Gemma helped me reflect on the reasons or excuses why I might let work overspill and to acknowledge the benefits of switching off or making time for other things."

    Head of Humanities