Meet the Team
Chris Reddy
Founder of Bright Leaders
Chris started his educational journey as a PE Teacher before quickly taking on progressive pastoral leadership roles across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Sixth Form. These experiences ignited his passion for student potential—he discovered that when young people truly understand their strengths and build genuine confidence, they unleash their power to create happier, more fulfilled lives with clarity about their future.
He lives for those breakthrough moments when young people suddenly see their own amazing potential! He brings boundless energy to every interaction, helping students discover the courageous influencer within.
Chris' superpower is maintaining unstoppable positivity even through the toughest challenges—modelling the resilience he inspires in others!
Laura Higgins
Leadership Coach
Laura brings 10 years of dynamic primary teaching experience and cross-Trust leadership expertise, where she's championed curriculum development and supported new teachers to step boldly into their potential.
As a qualified life coach, Laura has an extraordinary gift for spotting limiting beliefs in young people and helping them transform their inner dialogue from doubt to unstoppable self-belief. Through this powerful work, Laura doesn't just teach—she opens doors to possibilities young people never imagined possible!
Laura believes that leadership starts within, and when young people discover their influence, their world transforms.
Laura's superpower is spotting golden opportunities in even the most challenging situations—turning obstacles into stepping stones for growth!
Becky Nilsen
Leadership Coach
Becky's 16-year teaching journey has taken her across the globe—from UK Business classrooms to international schools in Vietnam, Barcelona and Chile! Now she's channelling that worldwide experience into igniting leadership skills in young people, helping them discover their unique power to influence and lead.
She doesn't just teach leadership—she activates it, helping young people step boldly into their potential and believe in their ability to make a real impact.
Outside work, Becky's creative spirit shines through her jewelled top designs, while her adventurous nature keeps her travelling and embracing life's excitement!
Becky's superpower? Radiating kindness and positivity that transforms any room she enters!
Steve Hoey
Leadership Coach
Steve—father of four fabulous daughters—brings explosive energy as a social entrepreneur, coach, mental health champion, and endlessly curious thinker. His passion for transforming education extends to University lectures and groundbreaking PhD research on school exclusion solutions.
Drawing on 18 dynamic years as a school leader, Steve ignites potential in young people through unparalleled experience in strategic leadership and collaborative community building.
He's revolutionised how schools motivate their pupils, helping young people discover their power to lead and transform their communities.
Outside work, Steve's adventurous spirit thrives outdoors, from running to camping. The former PE teacher is even teaching himself guitar and piano with determined enthusiasm!
Steve's superpowers? Unshakable calm, solution-focused thinking, and an essential sense of humour that comes from raising four daughters!
Jules Tyler
Executive Assistant / Operations
Jules transformed from Operations Executive to entrepreneurial powerhouse during COVID-19, launching her own virtual operational support business that exemplifies leadership in action!
Driven by her passion for helping others step boldly into their potential, Jules completed transformative training as a Mindset Coach through Jay Shetty's Certification School before advancing to an International Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Leadership Development.
At Bright Leaders, Jules supercharges our operations and client support, bringing the same passion for excellence that she inspires in others.
Jules' superpower? Her extraordinary active listening skills allow her to hear what's not being said — uncovering the real challenges beneath the surface!