I work with senior leaders across schools, trusts, and education-focused organisations who are striving to achieve both meaningful progress and measurable performance. Through coaching, consultancy, and professional development, I help teams align strategy with purpose, strengthen leadership, and build learning cultures sustainably and with integrity.
Fractional Digital Strategy, Leadership Development & Education Consultancy
Helping schools navigate digital strategy, leadership, and change with clarity and purpose
Trusted by leaders committed to sustainable progress and lasting impact
"Your expertise and professionalism were very well received by our school leaders. Thanks for generating real clarity on next steps."
Dr Ian YoungCEO, Keys Academies Trust
How I can help
Leading with clarity, teaching with impact, and growing with purpose.
- Supported hundreds of middle and senior school leaders and teams to navigate change with clarity and confidence.
- Delivered keynotes and CPD sessions to across the UK and beyond.
- Led impactful and sustainable whole-school digital transformation.
- Advised trusts and schools on curriculum design, inspection readiness, and strategic improvement.
- Featured as a speaker at leading education conferences and leadership events.
- Known for combining strategic insight with a calm, human-centred approach to leadership.
Principal Consultant, Founder
José Picardo MA BA PGCE FCCT FRSA
José Picardo is the founder and principal consultant at Azimuth Partners Ltd. An experienced senior leader, consultant, coach, and keynote speaker, he works primarily with schools and education-focused organisations to navigate leadership, digital strategy, and organisational change with clarity and purpose.
With a background in senior leadership, professional learning, and whole-school improvement, José brings deep expertise in pedagogy, professional development, and evidence-informed practice. He now partners with schools and education organisations to build leadership capacity and develop thoughtful digital approaches that serve people, culture, and learning.
A Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching and the Royal Society of Arts, José is also an Apple Professional Learning Specialist and a Pearson Teaching Award recipient.
Areas of focus
- Leadership and organisational development for schools
- Executive and leadership coaching for serving or aspiring school leaders
- Professional learning and CPD for teachers and leaders
- School improvement, strategy, and change leadership
- Digital strategy and AI readiness for schools
- Keynotes, facilitation, and professional development events
Insights on Leadership, Learning & Digital Strategy
Reflections on learning, digital strategy, and leading well in complex educational settings.
Why Blaming Screens for Cognitive Decline Misses the Point
Why Blaming Screens for Cognitive Decline Misses the Point
Leading Words: The Language of Leadership
Leading Words: The Language of Leadership
Five Things AI Does Well And Five Things It Does Not
Five Things AI Does Well And Five Things It Does Not
Six Damaging Metaphors We Use In Schools, And How to Avoid Them
Six Damaging Metaphors We Use In Schools, And How to Avoid Them
Chosen partner by schools, trusts, and education-facing organisations
