About
Ben Sacco
With more than 20 years of experience in Education and Business management, Ben Sacco works with schools and organisations to amplify their connection to passion and purpose harnessing the power of human influence at the core of everything they do. He is the Founder and Managing Director of Education Economy and delivers high energy keynotes and presentations that challenge and inspire audiences to leverage their focus on what matters most in work and life.
Ben started his career as a classroom teacher across Primary and Secondary school settings, was a former Deputy Principal and worked at a systems level in policy and program implementation, to support school leaders to navigate the uncertainties of change and human behaviour.
Ben’s leadership career spans government, corporate and non-profit sector organisations with extensive experience in strategic consultancy, business development, commercialisation, program and project management, evaluation, and professional services.
Ben gets to know people and their stories and is passionate about advocating for change and refined practice. He brings both a systems perspective and frontline experience, which allows him to take a balanced approach to improving organisational efficiency, workforce productivity and employee quality of life.
Children’s Author
‘There’s a Spider in my Tummy!’
This book is a gentle and encouraging story that helps young readers understand and cope with their own feelings of worry. Ella experiences worry for her first day of school like so many children and this relatable feeling for children transitioning from one thing to the next, provides a comforting message that feelings are normal and how we respond to them is important for our wellbeing. With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, this book provides a valuable tool for parents and education professionals to have open communication about emotions and feelings in a way that is accessible and reassuring for children. As Ella learns to take deep breaths and use her imagination to manage her worries and nervousness, children will be inspired to do the same, growing confidence in their own abilities to handle new and challenging situations.
Available for free download, these engaging and interactive worksheets are designed to support children when reading 'There's a Spider in my Tummy'.
