Adrian McLean is an educator, speaker and coach focused on character, leadership and inclusion in education. His work spans school improvement, system leadership and national policy, with experience supporting teachers, leaders and trusts serving diverse communities. He works with schools and organisations on values led leadership, accountability and the ethical challenges shaping education, including technology and AI. Adrian is the author of the forthcoming book, The 10 Character Commandments of Leadership, blending real classroom experience with culture, research and practical tools. He speaks with honesty and clarity about what it takes to lead well under pressure and keep people, not hype, at the centre.