Aspire for Greatness

A Webinar Series for Senior Leaders & Board Chairs

30-minute sessions offering bite-sized advice from the world of executive searches.


Thank you to all who joined in for this webinar series presented by the International Schools Practice of CS&A's Search & Consulting Group.

All recordings are below.


Making the Leap: Driven, Successful, and Ready – Session 1

Strategies for aspiring leaders to gain their first headship.

You are a successful professional with an impressive career in education. You aspire to hold a headship position at an international school but have not yet reached this goal. How do you best position yourself for success when you apply for a role step-up? We will discuss:

  • how your written materials can preempt the reaction, “Impressive experience but we need an experienced head of school”
  • defining the differentiating characteristics that make you a better candidate than an experienced head of school
  • advice from heads of school about demonstrating the skills and experience to move a school forward, regardless of your prior job title


The Secret Sauce of a Great Search Committee – Session 2

How to create a high-functioning, collaborative, and impactful search team (even without prior experience).

You are a first-time search committee chair – or a head of school working with one – and are looking for a crash course on search committee success. Arguably one of the most important components in an executive search, this committee can do lots of good or a bit of harm. Join in to hear:

  • selecting the right combination and number of members, and engaging them appropriately for optimal results
  • when and how to over-communicate and under-communicate with each other
  • finding the right balance between deference to the consultant firm and independent work
  • the good, the bad, and the ugly – examples of common pitfalls from the real world