Steve Francis

Biography

Schools turn to Steve, whether they want to enhance the skills of their leadership team or they want their staff to be genuinely and absolutely engaged, energised and enthused to REALLY create the difference that sets schools apart. 

Steve understands the challenges and demands of being a Principal. 

He has been the Principal of a number of schools from one-teacher school through to a large metropolitan school and an international school in Hong Kong. 

Since returning to Australia in 2008, Steve works with leading educators to help them reach their potential. 

He brings passion, energy and enthusiasm to his professional development programs. 

Steve is one of only 100 professional speakers in Australia to be awarded the highest, worldwide-recognised designation. 

Steve completed a Masters in School Leadership in 1995. His research on teacher stress led him to develop the Happy School program. Over 600 schools across Australia subscribe to receive Steve's weekly Happy School articles and use them to boost staff morale and reduce teacher stress. 

Steve has also developed the Survey My School and Survey My Class instruments to help school leaders drive school improvement and the Gr8 People range of resources for schools. 

Steve is passionate about work: life, satisfaction and keeping things simple. 

Topics

• Thriving in times of change
  • The one constant in schools today is change
  • Flexibility, leadership and attitude are vital
    
    
• Increasing work-life satisfaction in schools
  • Working in schools can be challenging
  • Seven key strategies for reducing teacher stress and burnout
    
    
• Schools are people places
  • Building trust is essential
  • Having good intentions is not enough - it is behaviour that counts
    
    
• Effective teamwork in schools
  • Ten vital attributes essential in all teams and the simple model that increases the effectiveness of every team
    
    
• Establishing a feedback culture
  • Helping teachers be the best they can be
  • A strategy for improved performance in schools
    
    
• 7 strategies for motivating and engaging students
  • Teaching is more demanding than ever before
  • Strategies that motivate and engage students
    
    
• Boosting staff moral
  • Poor morale has a negative impact on student achievement and every aspect of school
  • Key strategies for building morale

Testimonials

Steve Francis's session was engaging, challenging and inspiring. An outstanding presenter!
Art Coster
International Guru on Thinking and Author

Conference evaluation sheets rate Steve Francis as a highly effective, outstanding presenter
Norm Hart
National President
Australian Primary Principals' Association

Your practical credibility of being at the "chalkface" is always a great connector. People go away feeling empowered to make a difference. We would be delighted to work with you again in the future.
Faye Hauwai
CEO
Learning Network NZ

Steve Francis' engaging energy, clarity of expression and charming sincerity makes him an excellent speaker
Judith Anne Seery
Chair
Australian Primary Principals Association Conference

All delegates left our conference enthused and re-energised after listening to and participating with Steve in his presentations. Steve's energy filled style is infectious as he delivered real life, meaningful issues and challenged delegates to action.
Andrew Pierpoint
President
Queensland Secondary Principals' Association

An energetic, engaging and motivating presentation. By far one of the most practical sessions I have seen for some time. Awesome - turbo charged!
Shyam Barr
Director of Students, Middle School
Melbourne Girls Grammar

Steve Francis is a dynamic and engaging presenter with an important message for all those involved in the educational industry. Extremely well received!
David Keating OAM
President
ACHPER QLD