Agenda and Speakers

Nicola Lutz >> Fest hostess and speaker

Bringing you an original session, specifically for international education - straight from the No Fluff Fest hostess!

WHO IS NICOLA LUTZ

Nicola helps schools and education agents enrol more students - BUT (and it's a big but..😝) using methods and techniques that retain our integrity, our human-to-human communication and empathy.. but still gets the bums on seats.

Holder of the 'Ethical Selling' qualification and a Founding Fellow of the Institute of Sales Professionals, Nicola has been a lover and supporter of international education for 29 years.

Author of the Spend Less, Sell More book, written specifically for those in the education sector.

Host on the Selling Education Podcast, made for professionals recruiting students who want better results without the hard sell.

Vicki Handley >> Fest Speaker

Bringing you a session on how you can create an "Always-On" journey with your evergreen email marketing

WHO IS Vicki Handley

Vicki is an email sequencing expert and creator of the Evergreen Income System, designed for business owners who dislike launching and want a simpler, more consistent way to generate income.

With 15 years in marketing and a data-driven approach to buyer psychology, she’s helped thousands take action through her copy.

A regular speaker at events including Atomicon, Vicki brings sharp insight, proven results, and her trademark green hair to every stage.

Lee Warren >> Fest Speaker

Lee will share practical strategies to help you stand out, communicate with impact, and build real influence in the education sector.

The session will focus on how to make yourself memorable, credible, and persuasive. Whether that's speaking to parents, agents, colleagues, or partners.

WHO IS LEE WARREN

Author of The Busy Person's Guide to Great Presenting, and a leading expert in persuasive communication. 

Lee has a background spanning sales leadership at Eurotunnel, Hertz, and News International, as well as professional magic and theatre writing for The Royal Opera House. He combines both performance and psychology to teach powerful communication.

He's a visiting faculty member at the University of Oxford, was awarded the UK's highest honour for public speaking: The Professional Speaking Award of Excellence

Zena Everett >> Fest Speaker

Her session tackles the modern epidemic of overwhelm. If your days vanish in meetings, interruptions, and endless emails, this is for you.

She'll show you how to cut fake work, prioritise what really matters, reclaim your time, focus, and energy.

This session is guaranteed to be packed with practical tips for remote and office workers, helping you break free from busyness, and get back to meaningful, productive work.

WHO IS ZENA EVERETT

A International Leadership Coach, speaker, and author.

Author of books such as: Mind Flip, The Crazy Busy Cure, and Badly Behaved People.

Zena is known for her energetic, practical sessions. She regularly speaks for the London Business Forum and achieved a 98.5% satisfaction score with Irelands Executive Network.

A former recruitment entrepreneur with an MSc in Career Management and Coaching, Zena also teaches at Oxford’s Saïd and Henley Business Schools.

Mystery Session

Only revealed to those who attend No Fluff Fest!

Dominic Moon >> Fest Speaker

Get ready to decode the people you’re selling to.

In this lively session, Dominic Moon explores how understanding personality types can transform the way you connect, communicate, and convert.

You’ll discover your own sales style, learn how to spot others’, and leave with practical tools to tailor your approach for every conversation, whether it’s with parents, agents, or school partners.

Who is Dominic Moon

Dominic Moon brings over 25 years of media experience and a deep understanding of the independent schools sector. A former PGA golf professional, he has spent the last 15 years visiting and touring more than 300 UK boarding schools, delivering teacher training, workshops, and speaking at leading education events. At Metropolis Education, Dominic ensures the company continues to meet the needs of both parents and schools with precision and insight.

Kamal Ellis-Hyman >> Fest Speaker

His session, How to Engage and Motivate Gen Z, unpacks what really drives today’s students, and how to inspire them to take action.

Expect fresh insights, practical ideas, and a better way to reach the next generation.

Who is Kamal Ellis-Hyman

Kamal Ellis-Hyman is the founder of Aim A Little Higher, a company on a mission to turn young potential into high performance.

A former Peter Jones National Entrepreneur of the Year and one of Lincolnshire’s 30 Under 30, Kamal now works with organisations such as HSBC, Siemens Energy, Goldman Sachs, and The Sutton Trust to help their young talent develop clarity, confidence, and communication skills that make them indispensable.

Through engaging programmes and strategies, he helps teams bridge the gap between education and employment, boosting engagement, performance, and retention.

A dynamic speaker, Kamal blends humour, real-life insight, and practical frameworks to help educators and employers alike understand what truly motivates Gen Z.

Thom Jones >> Fest Speaker

Thom will be hosting our Speed Networking session. A structured experience designed to help you build meaningful, professional relationships that actually lead to partnership, referrals, and enrolments.

Who is Thom Jones

Thom is an international consultant who works with organisations of all shapes and sizes to develop people, culture, communication, and leadership. His work spans staff development, operations, cultural awareness, presentation training, sales strategy, team-building.

He has delivered workshops and conference sessions globally, helping people communicate more clearly, collaborate more effectively, and connect across cultures with confidence.