About

Enlighten was founded by John Pritchard

John Pritchard enjoys success as a personal and professional development professional. The founder of Enlighten-UK John specialises in helping leaders and managers achieve greater success and fulfillment through coaching techniques and professional development training.

John trained as a fine artist before moving to the south of England to gain his Secondary teaching qualification at The Institute of Education University College London. After teaching with Infant age children he was inspired to qualify as a Primary teacher at Greenwich University and pursue a Primary career.

After a successful career as a class teacher and then deputy head he became a head teacher. His clear vision for learning ensured that he lead his school to success. His style has been described as, 'dynamic, purposeful and clearly focused.'

John’s training and coaching style is also purposeful, straightforward and understanding.

Examples of training and coaching topics:

(See the training list page for further details of ready to go training.)

John has completed N.P.Q.H and L.P.S.H leadership programs with the National College of School Leadership. He has gained Ofsted accredited training for Self Evaluation and has an Advanced Diploma in Management from Christ College Canterbury. As well as having experience of coaching within an academic setting, John has trained with The Coaching Academy.   He is currently carrying out research with Greenwich University into the relationship between motivation, emotion and learning.

John works with a network of associate coaches and trainers who work on various Enlighten projects. He lives in Kent with his wife and daughter.