michael pain
@mikip555
author #BeingTheCEO. founder @forumstrategyuk, coach and adviser to CEOs and business leaders. Unregistered Barrister. Motorsport and music fanatic.
There really is nothing else like it for CEOs and aspirant CEOs. Come and work with @sirstevelanc and I, and benefit from exceptional contributors, resources and networking opportunities. Places are very limited.
"This has been the most amazing learning experience... it has grown my confidence, clarity, and understanding whilst learning from the very best in the sector. Would absolutely recommend." Applications are open for the #BeingTheCEO programme 2025/26: forumstrategy.org/beingtheceo/
MY SUMMER 'LONG READ' IS HERE! ☀️ "Nimbleness, adaptability, and difference matter in a healthy ecosystem, and that’s why medium- and small- trusts, often embedded in their communities, have such a crucial role to play in helping the whole education system to progress through…

Feel very proud to have been involved in developing this work with my two wonderful colleagues and to have worked with some inspirational system leaders over the course of the two events.
We’ve captured the key insights from May’s #LeadershipMindset events in a new think piece. Explore the Victim, Hero & Imperfect mindsets – and how leaders can shift with purpose, hope & compassion. 📄 Read it here: shorturl.at/1tHH3 @Steve_Munby @farrarmaggie
The @NationalGallery is a national treasure. Every child in the UK should have the opportunity to visit.
Wicker sculptures, cardboard houses, and baked apple pies? 👀 Discover how children across the UK have responded to our collection and explore the unique perspectives of our youngest art lovers! This year's 'Take one Picture' exhibition can be enjoyed across three sites in and…
What a day 🏏
🚨 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ 🚨 Joe, this is just getting silly now 🤷♂️
Thrilled to receive this glorious new book by Geoffrey Bond today, all about Byron’s life and times in #Southwell. Where it all began. Another reason to pay a visit to our beautiful local town. #HiddenGem

The ABCs of organisational failure? Arrogance Bureaucracy Complacency All become big potential traps at each and every stage of growth. No one is immune to the risks and - if you think you are - you’re at risk! My Summer ‘Long Read’: forumstrategy.org/summer-long-re…
Pure heritage. #F1
Steeped in history between the trees of the Ardennes 🌳🇧🇪 This is Spa-Francorchamps 🤩 #F1 #BelgianGP
Sometimes superheroes reveal their identities. The Stig! #KeepFightingMichael
These are the ‘dog days’. The Ancient Greeks and Romans named this point of the year - the warmest and most humid time - after the Dog Star, Sirius, which is luminous over the southern horizon before dawn at this time of year. It’s also the very best time of year for evening dog…

It’s been a pleasure and a privilege Steve. Great to hear the impact the programme and the coaching and mentoring is having. The quality of your own input has been superb. Just need to get you up to speed on Kim Wilde songs now. #BeingTheCEO
Thank you to @mikip555 and @sirstevelanc working with you has been a game changing experience. Your ideas, thoughts and reflections have really moved my own thinking on in leaps and bounds. I can't thank you enough.
Thank you to @mikip555 and @sirstevelanc working with you has been a game changing experience. Your ideas, thoughts and reflections have really moved my own thinking on in leaps and bounds. I can't thank you enough.
What a privilege to work with cohort 11 of the #BeingTheCEO programme. The power and potential of this role to make a difference to the lives of thousands is remarkable, and the future is in good hands. We look forward to seeing you, your organisations, & your communities thrive
Our @IPAT_Edu 2025/26 CPD learning offer is now live. We have some great sessions planned for teachers & leaders everywhere. We remain committed to transforming children’s lives through partnership & collaboration and would love you to join us next year…simplebooklet.com/inspireprofess…