Coaching, therapy & consultancy for clearer thinking, stronger leadership & healthier organisations
Lightbulb Thinking supports schools, educational organisations and professionals with coaching, therapy, mental health first aid training and consultancy.
Led by James Ediker, the work brings together leadership experience, education expertise, therapeutic training and a calm, practical approach to helping people and organisations move forward.
Whether you are a school leader looking for support, an organisation wanting to strengthen staff wellbeing, or a professional ready to make a change, James can help you think clearly, build confidence and take the next step.
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Support for people, leaders & educational organisations
Working in education, leadership or professional life can bring complex pressure.
You may be supporting others while managing your own wellbeing. You may be leading change, handling difficult decisions, developing staff, or trying to create a healthier culture across your organisation.
Lightbulb Thinking gives you space to step back, make sense of what is happening and find a practical way forward.
Support is available online or in person, for individuals, leadership teams, staff groups, schools and wider organisations.
Services designed around clarity, wellbeing & positive change
Specialist support for schools & educational organisations
Lightbulb Thinking works primarily with schools, colleges, trusts and educational organisations.
James understands the pressures education settings face, from leadership and staff wellbeing to change, communication, culture and improvement.
Support can be shaped around your setting, your people and the outcomes you want to achieve. This may include coaching for school leaders, mental health training for staff, consultancy for leadership teams, or therapeutic support for individuals.
Why work with James?
James Ediker brings together education, leadership, coaching, therapy and organisational experience.
He is an Institute of Leadership & Management-accredited coach, an accredited therapist, DBS-checked, and holds a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He also has an MA in Education, a BA in Education, and extensive experience supporting leadership development, curriculum improvement, organisational change and wellbeing.
His background includes work with schools, businesses, governments and organisations internationally, giving him a broad view of the challenges people and teams face.
Clients value his ability to listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions and provide support that feels both human and practical.
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If you are looking for support for your school, college, trust or educational organisation, James can help you think through the right next step.