Dr Barbara Van der Eecken

Hello I'm Barbara and I empower educators and leaders to unlock their potential and achieve excellence in their roles. With a passion for motivating and developing individuals to become their best selves, I create supportive networks that foster growth and success. As an experienced senior leader in Further Education and Skills, I have collaborated with Colleges, Independent Training Providers, Adult Education Organisations, and Universities.

Key areas of expertise:
Leadership, Management and Governance
Coaching and mentoring
Networker and Community builder
Speaker, masterclasses and webinars lead
The Pacific Institute facilitator and motivational speaker
The BluePrint Toolset® Global growth mindset accredited user (UK strategic partner)
Quality assurance and development
Strategic adviser in Further Education and Skills
Inspection, Matrix Assessment and quality audit preparation
Innovation in Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Modern Foreign Languages training, guest speaker, translation and interpretation- French and Italian

I create space for:
Reflection: To pause, seek clarity and gain insight.
Self-Care: Providing resources for personal well-being.
Innovation: Encouraging strategic and creative thinking.
Authenticity: Embracing our humanity.

Find more information go to my website: www.bvde.co.uk