— About us

The "missing piece" for schools


We identify ourselves as ‘the missing piece’ to support schools to transition to a new era that harnesses agency, autonomy and personal responsibility as the key ingredients for optimising student performance and wellbeing.

Why Drivers of Success?

Achieve your goals.
Our research-based Drivers of Success Model identifies 21 core, internal and external drivers that when identified and developed optimise performance and wellbeing in all students.
Additional Benefits include:
  • Increase in students’ personal responsibility and ownership
  • A shared language for staff and students to understand and develop this often-challenging area
  • Improved awareness and leveraging of students’ strengths
  • Identify students who may be at risk and reduce potential critical incidents
  • Enhanced trust and improved relationships with students and parents
  • Improved transition between year groups and from primary to high school
  • Identify, develop and support student leadership behaviours
  • Increased student attendance
  • Improved post school outcomes where students have the skills of critical self-reflection ready to excel in the world
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— Our team

Our qualified team is passionate

Lincoln Barrett

Founder
Lincoln Barrett is a teacher, school leader, organisational coach, and parent who has devoted his life to helping others grow. The Drivers of Success embodies his core belief that, while others can guide, support, and encourage, each of us is ultimately the star of our own journey.

Amanda McGovern

Founder
Amanda is passionate about empowering others to live their best lives. As a parent, teacher, and leadership consultant, she is dedicated to inspiring individuals to reach their full potential. By focusing on the Drivers of Success, Amanda extends her mission to help young people thrive, bringing her full circle to where it all began—supporting the next generation to succeed.

Alex Noles

Founder
Alex was homeschooled, giving him the freedom to play, adapt, and learn self-reflection through real-life situations. This foundation sparked his passion for digital tools and their potential. Now an expert in the field, Alex uses his skills to create solutions that empower kids to learn in engaging, innovative ways.

We have worked with

To deliver top-quality training, we work closely with forward-thinking schools we've already supported, providing cutting-edge, high-quality professional development that empowers educators and enhances student wellbeing.
— Schools love working with us

Hear what they have to say

“Drivers of Success has been a game-changer for Aspiri Primary School. Lincoln’s passion and expertise brought an organised, efficient approach to student wellbeing that empowered our staff to identify strengths and areas for growth through data insights. His support made the implementation seamless, and though we're early in our journey, we're excited for the positive impact on our students.”

Aspiri  Primary School

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