Cory Lowde

Leadership Expert, Educational Consultant and Speaker on the Teenage Years

Cory Lowde is a seasoned educationalist and compelling public speaker with over 33 years of leadership experience in British and international education — including a decade as Headmaster of a leading co-educational boarding school. Known for his insight, warmth and ability to connect across generations, Cory now works as a consultant and keynote speaker, delivering talks that inspire, challenge and equip audiences across the education and corporate worlds.

He specialises in the future of learning, the teenage brain, organisational culture and the kind of human-centred leadership needed in fast-changing times. Whether addressing a room of senior leaders, parents, educators or corporate teams, Cory speaks with clarity, wit and credibility.

In Education and Parenting

Cory’s background in schools gives him unmatched insight into young minds, character development and leadership in high-pressure environments. As an international consultant, he works closely with families, boarding schools and education providers across the UK, Germany, and beyond.

He speaks with authority and originality on:

• What today’s teenagers really need from the adults around them
• AI in education and the future of teaching and learning
• Leadership in schools – building vision, values and culture
• Parenting in the age of distraction
• How schools can prepare students for real life, not just exams

Cory is passionate about helping teachers and school leaders stay ahead of global trends while remaining rooted in strong pastoral and ethical foundations. His sessions combine research, real-world experience and compelling storytelling.

In Business

Cory’s experience leading complex organisations and guiding young people into the adult world has strong relevance for businesses looking to invest in leadership, culture and people development. He works with corporate audiences on the human aspects of change, leadership and future talent.

He speaks on:

• Building values-driven organisational cultures
• Leadership with emotional intelligence in a data-driven age
• What employers need to know about Gen Z and future talent
• Coaching and communication: what business can learn from education
• Creating psychologically safe environments for innovation and growth

With a unique perspective at the intersection of learning and leadership, Cory helps organisations reimagine how they nurture potential, lead with purpose, and adapt to new realities.

Signature Speaking Topics

• The Future of Learning: What AI, neuroscience and global trends mean for schools and workplaces
• Understanding the Teenage Brain: A guide for educators, parents and employers
• Leading with Humanity: Lessons from 33 years in education
• From Classroom to Boardroom: What business can learn from great schools
• Culture is the Curriculum: Building trust, purpose and resilience in teams
• Rethinking Readiness: What young people — and organisations — need to thrive

Cory is a natural communicator — engaging, grounded and always thought-provoking. His talks resonate as deeply with CEOs and HR leaders as they do with heads of schools and students. Whether at a conference, INSET day or leadership summit, Cory brings clarity, challenge and inspiration in equal measure.