MEET THE TEAM

Martin Knights is the founder of Coaching-4-Schools and is an experienced and versatile coach who instinctively looks for the good and upside in every situation. As a former Royal Marine and Senior Educational Leader, he brings a unique blend of skill, experience and expertise to the table. He is versatile, solution focussed and is constantly seeking ways to learn and develop new skills to become a more efficient coach. He deploys a developed understanding of human and team behaviour and this allows him to provide effective coaching and support. He enjoys working with school leaders and their leadership teams striving to embed their authentic and inspiring leadership presence to enable extraordinary commitment and positive outcomes throughout the school community.

Chanel Hicks is a former school leader and professional coach with over 12 years of experience in one-to-one and team coaching within schools. Having worked extensively with both teachers and students, Chanel has made significant contributions to the development and enhancement of educational practices in Australia and the United Kingdom. Her coaching expertise spans a broad spectrum, including personalised coaching sessions and team-oriented workshops, all focused on 'purpose', fostering growth and effectiveness in educational environments. Chanel’s work is characterised by her commitment to empowering individuals and groups to achieve their full potential, leveraging her extensive experience to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements.