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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect

@nonperfectdad

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You make sure that no child’s potential is left untapped by enabling *the right conversations *to happen in the right way *between the right people

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@nonperfectdad
Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
4 years
Seeing parents & coaches have conversations that deepen their relationships is a privilege. Knowing this will positively impact kid's sport is why NPD exists. How would u deepen these conversations for your team? .Let's talk to make that happen. 👇A sneak peek👇
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
This is what it’s all about. When home and school are aligned, children feel safer, more confident, and more resilient. Let’s build a partnership that puts your pupils first—one honest, helpful parent conversation at a time. #BetterOutcomes #WholeChildEducation #ParentVoice
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
Is your inbox groaning with Friday night parent emails?. Let’s change that. The tools I give parents help them raise concerns **constructively—not reactively.**. Less fire-fighting. More collaboration. Let’s make that your reality for 2025/26. #ReduceFriction #SchoolSupport
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
When parents feel seen and supported, trust grows. And when trust grows, staff breathe easier. Let’s equip your school community with the emotional tools to work together—not against each other. #StaffWellbeing #ParentPartnerships #IndependentSchoolSupport
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
Why do top schools keep booking Non-Perfect Dad?. Because it’s not about gimmicks—it’s about:.✅ Less Friction.🤝 More Trust.🎯 Better Outcomes for Children.🌱 A Healthier Community Culture. These aren’t hopes—they’re outcomes we can build together. #SchoolCulture #ParentCoach
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
🎥 Book a session with me, and your parents also get . **exclusive access** to a webinar with elite athletes and their families—thanks to my partnership with the brilliant @MintridgeFDN . Because the best growth stories are real, honest, and lived.
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
📚 A great session doesn’t end when parents walk out the door. When you book me, every talk includes practical, post-event resources, so the learning embeds, the momentum continues, and families can take the next step with confidence. Ready for impact ?
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
The hardest bit of parent sessions? Getting them through the door. That’s why I’ve created a new set of custom promotional tools to help schools build momentum before I even arrive. 💬 Want me to record a personal video invite for your parents? Just ask. 📅 Let’s plan together.
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
🆕 New year, new resources. When you book a Non-Perfect Dad session for 2025/26, you also get:.💻 Free webinar access with the @MintridgeFDN .📦 Fresh promo materials to help fill the room.🔁 Built-in follow-up to embed learning. I’ll bring the tools—you bring the parents.
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
🎤 Customisable sessions.📣 Full promotional support.👨‍🏫 Staff CPD.👨‍👩‍👧 Parent & Child workshops.🎟️ Free access to a webinar with elite athletes & their parents.Let’s build a partnership that supports your entire school community. #PartnershipWorking #SchoolEngagement #NonPerfectDad
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
Why do top schools keep booking Non-Perfect Dad?.Because it’s not about gimmicks—it’s about:.✅ Less Friction.🤝 More Trust.🎯 Better Outcomes for Children.🌱 A Healthier Community Culture.These aren’t hopes—they’re outcomes we can build together.#SchoolImpact #ParentVoice
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
Here’s a flavour of the sessions schools love booking me for:.🎯 Nurturing Talent at Home.🧩 Jigsaw Parenting.🗣️ Parent & Child: Conversations for Success.🧑‍🏫 Staff CPD: Difficult Conversations with Parents.Booking for 2025/26 is open now. #ParentSupport #StaffDevelopment
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
2 months
🤔 Are your parent events actually changing behaviour—or just ticking boxes?. If you're aiming for real-world change—less email friction, calmer children, stronger partnerships—I’d love to support your staff and families. 💬 Let's have a conversation .#EducationStrategy.
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
3 months
📣 Schools often think they’re engaging parents—but are they really coaching them to be better supporters of their children?.💬 “Brilliant session… so much great information and gems.”.If you’re serious about impact, not just information, let’s chat about booking for next year.
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
3 months
Want to raise a confident athlete—without the pressure?.Follow @NonPerfectDad for real tools, not perfection. #youthsports #sportsparents #travelball #travelballlife #parenting #baseballdad #baseballmom #hockeymom #hockeydad . #soccerdad #soccermom #footballmom #footballdad
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
3 months
No one means to crush their child’s confidence. But these 5 habits sneak in when emotions run high. The good news?.Awareness changes everything. And if you’ve done some of these… welcome to the club. Follow to build confidence—not crush it. #youthsports #sportsparents
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
4 months
💥"That time in the car [after sport] not talking about [sport] paved the way for the closeness we have in their 20's & 30's" 💥. Who is going to coach the parents at your school on how to use those car journeys well? Get in touch if you want impacting help with that.
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@nonperfectdad
Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
4 months
In my recent podcast conversation on 'The talent equation' @stu_arm , I shared how critical it is for parents to master these emotions to create a supportive environment for their children. 🎧 Listen to this section at [06:16] .
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@nonperfectdad
Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
4 months
How do you support growth ?. 1.Learn to regulate your emotions😊😢😔💔.2.Know how to help your child know they are more than their sport ⚽🎾🏈🏏.3.Train your "parenting" muscles! 💪. Want to know how you are doing as a sport parent?. Take the free quiz in the bio! 📝
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
4 months
Where have I been and what is coming up?
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Richard Shorter-Sport Conversation Architect
6 months
RT @MillfieldSport: 📣 Calling Millfield Parents in Sport ! Tonight’s webinar with @nonperfectdad = practical strategies for handling perfe….
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