Ali Durban
Ali Durban, MBE
I help leaders and teams build inclusive, values-led cultures together
United Kingdom
English
25+
Work Experience
Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Team Coaching
Book Session
Free Discovery Session
Zoom
30 Minutes
If you’re interested in the 10-month group journey, one-to-one coaching, or strategic consultancy, the first step is simply to book a discovery call.
In our conversation, we will talk about your experience as a headteacher or senior leader, where things feel strong in your school culture, where things feel more complex,...
Bio
- Over 25 years’ experience: I have worked across the education and the broader social impact sectors as a co-founder, leader, coach, and consultant.
- What I’ve learned is simple: meaningful, lasting change begins with people. With their values, their awareness, and their sense of purpose.
- Who I work with: Through The Single Collective, I partner with schools, charities and organisations who want to build more human and inclusive cultures.
- How I help leaders and teams: I support leaders and teams lead from within to create systemic change grounded in confidence, clarity and care.
- What my work combines: My approach blends coaching, consultancy and strategic support to help individuals navigate complexity, stay true to themselves and lead with intention and integrity.
- I run reflective leadership programmes: for Multi Academy Trust teams, headteachers and senior leaders in high‑pressure, high‑accountability environments. Through these programmes, I help organisations embed inclusive culture and shared values across their schools, enabling leaders to create the conditions where everyone can flourish.
Certification & Accreditation
AoEC Diploma
Action Learning Set Facilitator
BSC Group Coaching
Action Learning Set Facilitator
BSC Group Coaching
Professional Experience
At its heart, this work is about people.
I work with leaders and teams in education, often when working relationships feel fractured or out of sync, and also when teams are growing, expanding, or seeking greater alignment around how they work together.
Through team coaching, bespoke 1:1 coaching, and values-led consultancy, I support teams to rebuild trust, clarify what matters, and take shared responsibility for how they work together.
This creates the conditions where people can think honestly, relate differently, and lead with integrity. From that place, culture begins to shift through trust, connection, and collective ownership.
My Focus Areas include
CultureLeadershipManaging PeoplePersonal EffectivenessTeam
I have worked with clients at the following levels
BoardLeaderEmerging Leader
My clients work in the following industries
Education / Academia
My Clients
Working with Ali has enabled me to find confidence when facing difficult decisions. In my first year of headship, her guidance helped me navigate complex challenges with clarity and purpose. Ali consistently provided a supportive and reflective environment where I felt listened to and understood. This space allowed me to think deeply about my practice and grow as a leader. Her calm, thoughtful approach strengthened my self-belief during a demanding year. I have felt genuinely supported, empowered, and more confident because of our work together.
Louise Needham, Headteacher Bramley Grange Academy