Leadership reflection tool
Critical Friend
A reflective AI thought partner for school leaders. Think through challenges, decisions and difficult conversations with greater clarity and confidence.
Calm support
Professional tone
Estimated saving
~15 mins per use
Better thinking
Reflect with clarity
What it helps with
Difficult staffing or parent situations
Leadership decisions with competing pressures
Preparing for sensitive conversations
Reframing emotionally charged issues into workable next steps
How to get the best response
Briefly explain the situation, the tension, and what you are trying to weigh up.
Mention who is involved and what matters most — staff, pupils, parents, workload, culture, or accountability.
Ask for what you need: reflection questions, balanced perspective, possible next steps, or help preparing for a conversation.
Typically saves ~15 mins per completed generation.
Conversation
Reflect on a challenge, leadership decision, or conversation you need to handle well.
Hello — I’m your Critical Friend. What would you like to think through today?