Richard Daniel Curtis is an internationally renowned TV behaviour expert and futurist, passionate about helping millions around the world. Richard is passionate about preparing people for the future, often being asked to speak about things that can be done today to ensure the human race is prepared for the challenges it faces in the next generation. He has founded e Mentoring School, an award-winning training service to develop mentoring skills. Richard is also the founder of multi-award winning special needs support service e Root Of It. e former teacher is known for his impact with turning around some of the most extreme behaviours and is consulted about the behaviour and performance of both adults and children. His work with children alone is said to have personally in uenced the lives of over half a million. Author of e Curtis Scale, a tool to assess the social and emotional development of children, Richard’s work has had an impact in 5 continents. He has written 9 books, including Gratitude at Home, Gratitude in Primary Schools, Gratitude in Secondary Schools and Higher Education, e Parent’s Guide to the Modern World, e Young Person’s Guide to the Modern World, 101 Tips for Parents, 101 More Tips for Parents and 101 Behaviour Tips for Parents; he has also co-authored Boosting Positive Mental Health in Teens with children’s life coach Naomi Richards. Richard lives in Southampton with his girlfriend, their newborn son and his pet chickens (rescued battery hens obviously).