About us
Maria Brosnan
Educational Leadership and Wellbeing Specialist
Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I believe that making a positive difference to every young person in school starts with the people who support them. That belief underpins everything I do, and I hope the resources here can support you in the work you do every day.
I’ve worked in education for over 20 years, and have more than 30 years’ experience as a counsellor, coach, author and public speaker. I specialise in educational leadership, health and wellbeing.
Alongside my work in education, I’ve also supported individuals and organisations – including British Airways, Burberry and The Body Shop – giving me a broad perspective on how people stay well and perform under pressure.
I set up Pursuit Wellbeing to offer training, coaching and practical tools that support lasting health and wellbeing in education.
Before that, I co-founded and led the award-winning education technology company Striver. I also hosted the Pursuit of Wellbeing podcast and wrote Pursuit of Sleep for Teachers, a practical, trusted guide to improving sleep and restoring energy.
Dr. Carla Stanton
Medical Expert and Wellbeing Advisor
Hello, I’m Carla Stanton. I’m a GP and Certified Functional Medicine Doctor with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Alongside my medical work, I deliver performance and wellbeing programmes to doctors and frontline professionals, supporting them to build resilience and thrive in high-pressure roles.
I also work internationally, helping to facilitate research into biofeedback and its role in improving emotional and physical health.
I’ve had the pleasure of advising on and co-creating the Heart Health for Headteachers programme, and all of the work Maria and I have developed together to support wellbeing in schools. It’s been a privilege to contribute my clinical perspective to something so practical and impactful.
I’m also the Medical Director of HeartMath UK—the organisation behind the biofeedback technology and techniques used in the programme to help reduce stress and improve resilience.
“Every session was an eye-opener. The self-awareness I’ve gained is already changing how I lead at school and how I am in myself. Working alongside other heads was reassuring and encouraging.”
Jonathan Walters, Headteacher, Ewhurst C of E Infant School
About you
You’re dedicated, driven and care deeply about the people you lead.
You’re juggling the day-to-day, navigating constant change, and holding a lot, often quietly.
You want to make space for wellbeing, but not just for the sake of ticking a box. You want it to mean something.
And you know that looking after yourself and your team isn’t a luxury. It’s what sustains the work.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to support you.