Headstrong Talent Pool - Unique workshops. Real impact. Delivered by people who care.

The HeadStrong Talent Pool is a team of skilled workshop deliverers - each with their own Signature Dish — underpinned by the principles of NLP and HeadStrong Education’s mission to inspire, educate, and empower young people and families.

Our workshops are designed to build resilience, boost confidence, and spark real change. Every session can stand alone - or we can build a bespoke package tailored to your school or organisation.

Is This What It’s Like in Your School or Organisation Right Now?

You want to support children and young people’s mental health, but your staff are already stretched.
You’re looking for workshops that actually engage - not another tick-box exercise.
You know every group is different, but you struggle to find resources that can flex to meet diverse needs.
You want to inspire pupils, parents, and staff - but also leave them with tools they can use every day.

With the Talent Pool, You’ll Notice…

Engaged pupils who connect with real-life examples and practical tools.
A variety of approaches - from confidence-building and stress management to creative exploration of feelings.
Flexible delivery - one-off sessions, longer programmes, or full bespoke packages.
Workshops underpinned by NLP - fast, effective, and empowering.
Aligned with HeadStrong values - prevention before crisis, relationships first, and education that makes a lasting difference.

Who’s Behind the Talent Pool?

HeadStrong Education is built on 25 years in teaching and leadership, alongside a decade delivering mental health interventions across Scotland. We believe in prevention before crisis, equipping children and families with real tools, and building safe, supportive relationships where change can happen.

Our Talent Pool deliverers share these values and bring their own expertise, passion, and personality to every workshop.

What the Talent Pool Looks Like in Practice

Each of our team has their own 'Signature Dish'

Brian Costello

Inspiring and Educating the Leaders of the Future

Leading the team is HeadStrong Director, Brian Costello — whose signature dish workshop, “Inspiring and Educating the Leaders of the Future,” empowers young people to see their potential and step into leadership with confidence.

Julie Bell

The Power of Thoughts

As HeadStrong Head of Development and Delivery, former Headteacher Julie Bell offers "The Power of Your Thoughts, helping children and young people understand how thoughts shape feelings and behaviours, and how to reframe them (all ages)."

Derek Elder

The ‘Can’t to Can’ Code

Smash limiting beliefs, reframe failure, and unlock confidence (P5–S3).

Madison Smith

Believe and Achieve

Turn limiting beliefs into power beliefs for unstoppable confidence (P7–S6).

Lesley

Feelings Aren’t Always Tidy

Creative strategies for exploring and managing feelings (pupils + staff).

Nicola Ferns

Beneath the Noise

Breathwork, tapping, and visualisation techniques to calm stress (S4–S6).

Pamela Harvey

Boost Confidence & Self-Esteem in 60 Minutes

Flip negative thoughts and anchor your own “confidence switch” (S1–S3).

Gillian McCarthy

Seeing the Bigger Picture, Solving the Puzzle

Personalised sessions to help pupils reframe challenges and rediscover their shine.

Every workshop can be adapted — and we’ll work with you to design the right mix for your school or group.

What Others Are Saying

“HeadStrong workshops actually connect with pupils - they talk about them for weeks afterwards.”

Headteacher

Primary

“It’s not just theory. The kids leave with tools they can use the next day.”

Guidance Teacher

Secondary

“Through this training, I’ve learned that CHANGE is within reach."

Primary HeadStrong delegate

March 2025

Who The Talent Pool Is (and Isn’t) For

The Talent Pool is for you if…

You want to engage young people in practical, inspiring workshops.
You’re looking for flexible, bespoke packages tailored to your setting.
You value approaches rooted in NLP and HeadStrong’s mission.

The Talent Pool isn’t for you if…

You’re looking for a one-off motivational talk with no follow-up.
You only want a quick tick-box exercise.
You aren’t interested in embedding resilience, confidence, and wellbeing long-term.

Ready To Lead The Change?

Train your team to support young people with confidence, care and skill.

STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

What age groups are the workshops for?

We have workshops suited for all ages from primary to senior secondary, and for parents and staff.

Can workshops be customised?

Yes. Each deliverer adapts their approach to suit your group, and we can design bespoke packages across multiple workshops

Do you only work with schools?

No - we also work with youth groups, community organisations, and any setting supporting children, young people, and families.

How long are the workshops?

Most run for 50–90 minutes, with options for one-off or multi-week programmes.

How do we book?

Simply get in touch via the enquiry form and we’ll design a tailored package for your needs.

Ready to Inspire and Empower Your Young People?

Choose from our Talent Pool of experienced workshop deliverers and create a bespoke package that works for your school or organisation.