Richard Davidson

Reviewer
DISC Type : Ci

Head of School at Astra Academy International School

Thailand

Overview

Richard Davidson is a seasoned international educator with over 25 years of experience leading schools in the UK, Malaysia, and Thailand. As a founding headteacher, he specializes in building innovative educational programs focused on future-readiness. He holds an M. A. in International Educational Management from the University of Leeds.

Deeply invested in the philosophy of learning, Richard frequently writes about redesigning education to better serve students. He has an interest in current affairs and space exploration, following organizations like the BBC and NASA.

He developed a curriculum concept called “Spectacularly-Human” to shift focus from exam results to holistic student development.

Personality Overview

Persuasive & Assertive

Challenger

Late Adopter

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

Future of Education
He consistently explores how to prepare students for an uncertain future, advocating for skills and adaptability over traditional metrics of success.
Educational Philosophy
His writings and posts frequently question the core purpose of education and challenge conventional definitions of student success in the modern world.
Nurturing Curiosity
He advocates for creating learning environments where student questions are valued more than answers, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity.

Media Appearances

Richard has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Head of School at Astra Academy International School
9-2020 - 9-2025
Founding Headteacher at Charterhouse Asia 查特豪斯亚洲
4-2018 - 9-2020
Campus Principal at Tenby Schools Ipoh
7-2016 - 4-2018
Head of International Secondary School at Tenby Schools Ipoh
7-2013 - 7-2015
Head of School at Links School

Education

2015 - 2016
MA. International Educational Management from University of Leeds
1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Education (BEd) from University of Wales

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Exp : 20 Location : Thailand Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of School at Astra Academy International School
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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Richard

Personality Compatibility


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