Elizabeth Olulari
Elizabeth Olulari
Coaching Bio
Elizabeth Olulari is a coach with two decades of experience empowering educators and leaders across the UK and Africa. As the National Education Lead for Racial Justice at the Church of England Education Office and founder of TECALS, she champions equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice (EDIJ) in education.
Her coaching approach is empathetic, insightful, and strategic—focused on guiding clients to overcome challenges and grow as leaders who embody cultural competence, sensitivity, and humility. Passionate about female leadership, supporting working mums, and providing equity for the historically marginalised, Elizabeth builds trust and fosters resilience, helping clients thrive in their careers and beyond.
Coaching Experience
Elizabeth Olulari is a strategic and goal-oriented coach specialising in guiding early career teachers, curriculum development, and teacher training, with a focus on supporting diverse educators. With a proven track record of coaching over 30 aspiring teachers into middle and senior leadership roles, Elizabeth has also successfully helped an ECT achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) against the odds. Recognized for her outstanding results in elevating UKME/GMH educators into leadership positions, she is currently enhancing her practice by pursuing a Level 5 Coaching Certificate. Her approach is deeply rooted in fostering growth, resilience, and professional excellence for all educators.
Career Experience
With extensive experience in education, Elizabeth excels in coaching school leaders and senior leadership teams to achieve excellence. Specialising in strategic school improvement, SENCO provision, and EDIJ (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice), Elizabeth has a proven track record of driving transformative change. Adept at navigating sensitive topics, she offers invaluable support in developing outstanding teaching practices and leadership strategies. Elizabeth’s passion for unlocking potential and fostering growth makes her a distinguished coach who inspires and guides educational leaders toward achieving their goals and making a significant impact in their institutions.
Coaching Qualifications
Level 5 Coaching Qualification – pending
Thank you, Elizabeth, for coaching me and helping me see myself as a senior leader even when I couldn’t. Your guidance and belief in me made all the difference, and I am thrilled to say I got the job—all thanks to you!
Deputy Headteacher
Elizabeth, your unwavering support and belief in me were instrumental in my journey. I couldn’t have secured this job without your help, challenge, and relentless encouragement. You held me to a high standard and gave me the ‘tough love’ I needed. I’m truly grateful.
Headteacher
Elizabeth, you are a true gift to the world. Your vision for women in leadership and how we navigate each season of our lives is nothing short of inspiring. Your encouragement, insight, and critical friendship have been invaluable. Thanks to you, I’m embracing retirement with optimism and purpose, feeling more fulfilled than ever.
Retired Professional