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Henry V – Inspirational Leadership
Henry V – Inspirational Leadership is a course that has received major acclaim with conferences and schools around the world. It uses Shakespeare’s plays to look at major educational leadership themes at every level of school life.
The use of narrative structure is designed to make the learning highly engaging and memorable to all participants. However, no previous knowledge of the play is necessary and while it is interactive, the day contains no acting or role play. It will tackle head on some of the key themes any school or classroom leader will face in trying to be a real force for lasting inspiration in their learning community.
We believe that anyone involved in the teaching, mentoring or supervision of young people is in a key leadership role, whether they are currently aware of that or not.
Henry V is the story of a leader who unites his people around a common goal, overcoming many obstacles in his path on his way to achieving a remarkable victory against significant odds.
School Leaders and teachers need to be visible. They need to communicate vision and purpose in a way that inspires their teams and truly reflects their passion and commitment with authenticity.
Participants will be introduced to the story of Shakespeare’s most inspired and inspiring leader, Henry V.
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Paul Warwick (Contender Charlie Ltd)
Paul Warwick is a theatre director and producer with over 10 years professional experience including many projects for schools and young people. He trained at The Workshop Theatre, University of Leeds and is an alumnus of The Royal National Theatre Young Directors Scheme.
He was the founding artistic director of award-winning Unlimited Theatre, for whom he directed 8 new touring shows including STATIC, for which the company won a coveted Edinburgh Fringe First Award.
In 2002 he set up The John Osborne Arvon Centre in Shropshire, a residential retreat for writers, which he ran until 2006. Prior to that worked briefly in film and television on The Brian Conley Show, Robot Wars and Shakur Kapur 2001 remake of The Four Feathers.
Paul is also Co-Director of China Plate Ltd, an agency offering 360º support for the development, production and promotion of independent theatre companies and their work.
He has designed, facilitated and coached on programmes offering Arts-based skills training to a variety of organisations ranging from the NHS Executive to Danone.
Topics have included creativity in leadership, personal impact and relationship-building.
Paul started his Mythodrama training in 2007 and now works regularly for us as a presenter at Contender Charlie – bringing the Leadership Lessons from Shakespeare to life in the education field.