In this episode I’m delighted to be in conversation with Sam Crome, Deputy Head of St Peter’s Catholic School in Surrey, England and more recently the Director of Education for a Multi Academy Trust. In this episode Sam shares his interesting journey into education, highlights how his research on staff wellbeing introduced him to the world of coaching and gives us a little insight into how he sees the role of coaching play out in the complexity of the teams within our schools. For further insights into Sam’s work check out his excellent blog at pocketwisedom.blog and keep an eye out for his first book ‘The Power of Teams’ to be released in the summer of 2023.

In this episode I’m delighted to be in conversation with Sam Crome, Deputy Head of St Peter’s Catholic School in Surrey, England and more recently the Director of Education for a Multi Academy Trust. In this episode Sam shares his interesting journey into education, highlights how his research on staff wellbeing introduced him to the world of coaching and gives us a little insight into how he sees the role of coaching play out in the complexity of the teams within our schools. For further insights into Sam’s work check out his excellent blog at pocketwisedom.blog and keep an eye out for his first book ‘The Power of Teams’ to be released in the summer of 2023.

Sam Crome

In this episode of the Coaching in Education podcast I’m in conversation with Mark Keenan and Jane Ginders from New Zealand who share the findings from a recent case study of the seven schools in Howick Coast Kãhui Ako as they developed individual coaching models over the last number of years. Listen in to hear the benefits and the challenges of a ‘cluster’ approach to developing a coaching culture. Find out how individual schools can benefit from the collective experiences of a Kãhui Ako’ (learning community) and together, improve the quality of their conversations.

In this episode of the Coaching in Education podcast I’m in conversation with Mark Keenan and Jane Ginders from New Zealand who share the findings from a recent case study of the seven schools in Howick Coast Kãhui Ako as they developed individual coaching models over the last number of years. Listen in to hear the benefits and the challenges of a ‘cluster’ approach to developing a coaching culture. Find out how individual schools can benefit from the collective experiences of a Kãhui Ako’ (learning community) and together, improve the quality of their conversations.

Howick Coast Kãhui Ako

Welcome to part 2 of the coaching journey at St Andrew’s Cathedral school in Sydney, Australia. In part one I was in conversation with senior learning coach Elle Smith who shared with us the fascinating story of getting a coaching culture off the ground starting with one coach, way back in 2015. In part two I’m pleased to have Elle join me again and this time she has brought along one of her colleagues - Anthony Sharman. Anthony is a learning coach at St Andrew’s and through this episode he and Elle are going to give us some insight into the ups and downs of sustaining and growing a team of coaches in a school setting.

Welcome to part 2 of the coaching journey at St Andrew’s Cathedral school in Sydney, Australia. In part one I was in conversation with senior learning coach Elle Smith who shared with us the fascinating story of getting a coaching culture off the ground starting with one coach, way back in 2015. In part two I’m pleased to have Elle join me again and this time she has brought along one of her colleagues - Anthony Sharman. Anthony is a learning coach at St Andrew’s and through this episode he and Elle are going to give us some insight into the ups and downs of sustaining and growing a team of coaches in a school setting.

Start with One (Part 2)

When introducing a new initiative in a school setting it’s always an advantage to have ‘buy-in’ from a number of colleagues right from the start. You could claim there is safety in numbers, be encouraged that we’re all in this together, or rely on the fact that a crowd draws a crowd. However, it’s not always the case, so when you’re the only advocate for starting a coaching culture in your school what do you do? – You Start With One. Join me in this episode where I’m in conversation with Elle Smith. Elle is the senior learning coach at St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney, Australia and has a fascinating story to share about how coaching has grown and flourished there over the last seven years since ‘starting with one’ back in 2015.

When introducing a new initiative in a school setting it’s always an advantage to have ‘buy-in’ from a number of colleagues right from the start. You could claim there is safety in numbers, be encouraged that we’re all in this together, or rely on the fact that a crowd draws a crowd. However, it’s not always the case, so when you’re the only advocate for starting a coaching culture in your school what do you do? – You Start With One. Join me in this episode where I’m in conversation with Elle Smith. Elle is the senior learning coach at St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney, Australia and has a fascinating story to share about how coaching has grown and flourished there over the last seven years since ‘starting with one’ back in 2015.

Start with One (Part 1)

Chris Munro

In 2022, school leaders from around the globe can reflect on a two year period which saw the most significant changes and challenges they have ever had to embrace. There were no guidebooks nor case studies to refer to. So, when faced with both significant changes and challenges how do school leaders best support and grow the capacity, motivation and wellbeing of their team? How do they improve relationships and ultimately how do they improve outcomes for students? What is the most effective way of leading schools? Join me in this special episode of the ‘Coaching in Education’ podcast series where I’m joined by Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon to discuss the concept of ‘A Coaching Way of Leading Schools.’

In 2022, school leaders from around the globe can reflect on a two year period which saw the most significant changes and challenges they have ever had to embrace. There were no guidebooks nor case studies to refer to. So, when faced with both significant changes and challenges how do school leaders best support and grow the capacity, motivation and wellbeing of their team? How do they improve relationships and ultimately how do they improve outcomes for students? What is the most effective way of leading schools? Join me in this special episode of the ‘Coaching in Education’ podcast series where I’m joined by Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon to discuss the concept of ‘A Coaching Way of Leading Schools.’

Coaching Way of Leading: Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon

Over the last dozen or more episodes we have heard terrific stories of how teachers, having served for 30 or 40 years, have found renewed enthusiasm for the profession through the impact coaching has had on them. But what if you are just fresh out of teacher training? What if the ink on your teaching certificate is still drying? What happens when you realise you have joined one of the most challenging professions out there? What happens when theory and good intentions meet reality? In this episode I am excited to be joined by two inspiring educators – Tomaz Lasic and Sue Knight. Both work as coaches in a long running, and in many ways trailblazing, In Class Coaching Programme in the Western Australian government school system. Their coaching helps early career teachers build their self-efficacy that is so essential at the start of their career. The strong reflective practices they build with them increase their confidence and resilience in an increasingly complex and difficult environment that is classroom teaching.

Over the last dozen or more episodes we have heard terrific stories of how teachers, having served for 30 or 40 years, have found renewed enthusiasm for the profession through the impact coaching has had on them. But what if you are just fresh out of teacher training? What if the ink on your teaching certificate is still drying? What happens when you realise you have joined one of the most challenging professions out there? What happens when theory and good intentions meet reality? In this episode I am excited to be joined by two inspiring educators – Tomaz Lasic and Sue Knight. Both work as coaches in a long running, and in many ways trailblazing, In Class Coaching Programme in the Western Australian government school system. Their coaching helps early career teachers build their self-efficacy that is so essential at the start of their career. The strong reflective practices they build with them increase their confidence and resilience in an increasingly complex and difficult environment that is classroom teaching.

Coaching Early Career Teachers with Sue Knight and Tomaz Lasic

From surviving to thriving. A student’s guide to feeling and doing well at university. Join me in conversation with our very own Global Director – Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, where in this episode we take a sidestep into the field of positive psychology to discuss Christian’s latest book, co-edited by Paige Williams. Listen in as we consider how university students can access strategies, insights and hacks from some of the leading academics in the field of positive psychology as they navigate their way not only through university life but in their life beyond education as well.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Thriving-students-feeling-university/dp/1529741130

From surviving to thriving. A student’s guide to feeling and doing well at university. Join me in conversation with our very own Global Director – Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, where in this episode we take a sidestep into the field of positive psychology to discuss Christian’s latest book, co-edited by Paige Williams. Listen in as we consider how university students can access strategies, insights and hacks from some of the leading academics in the field of positive psychology as they navigate their way not only through university life but in their life beyond education as well. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Thriving-students-feeling-university/dp/1529741130" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Surviving-Thriving-students-feeling-university/dp/1529741130</a>

From Surviving to Thriving at University

Amy Parsons

Jordan Warren

Join me in this episode where I’m in conversation with Robyn Trzeciak, Amy Parsons and Jordan Warren. A group of young educational leaders who have a proven track record of empowering teachers to improve student outcomes. Through a collective, coaching approach, they have been able to build upon the well-established coaching culture at River Gum Primary School and have pushed the school’s learning growth even further, to some of the highest levels in the state of Victoria. This is a great example of how a strong coaching culture can not only survive but actually thrive through a period of leadership change.

Join me in this episode where I’m in conversation with Robyn Trzeciak, Amy Parsons and Jordan Warren. A group of young educational leaders who have a proven track record of empowering teachers to improve student outcomes. Through a collective, coaching approach, they have been able to build upon the well-established coaching culture at River Gum Primary School and have pushed the school’s learning growth even further, to some of the highest levels in the state of Victoria. This is a great example of how a strong coaching culture can not only survive but actually thrive through a period of leadership change.

River Gum Primary School: Robyn Trzeciak, Amy Parsons & Jordan Warren

Building a high performing team using a coaching approach to leadership. With over 40 years of experience in education, 20 of those as a Principal, Roma McKinnon is no stranger to developing school leadership teams. In this first of two episodes, Roma shares with us the ‘How’ of developing the capacity of senior leaders using a coaching approach. Learn about the wins and the challenges of Roma’s experience in both her role as Principal of River Gum PS in Melbourne as well as her school improvement work with the Department of Education across Victoria. Some excellent examples of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.

Building a high performing team using a coaching approach to leadership. With over 40 years of experience in education, 20 of those as a Principal, Roma McKinnon is no stranger to developing school leadership teams. In this first of two episodes, Roma shares with us the ‘How’ of developing the capacity of senior leaders using a coaching approach. Learn about the wins and the challenges of Roma’s experience in both her role as Principal of River Gum PS in Melbourne as well as her school improvement work with the Department of Education across Victoria. Some excellent examples of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.

River Gum Primary School: Roma McKinnon

‘Educators Flourishing. A term that many school leaders would love to use to describe their team. Join us in conversation with educator flourishing specialist Brittany Rehal from California in the US, as we consider what this concept looks like in schools and how coaching could make a significant contribution to the numbers of flourishing educators in your school. Also in this episode, Brittany talks about the book she is writing on educator flourishing and encourages you, the listener, to contribute your own story to the process via www.educatorflourishing.com

‘Educators Flourishing. A term that many school leaders would love to use to describe their team. Join us in conversation with educator flourishing specialist Brittany Rehal from California in the US, as we consider what this concept looks like in schools and how coaching could make a significant contribution to the numbers of flourishing educators in your school. Also in this episode, Brittany talks about the book she is writing on educator flourishing and encourages you, the listener, to contribute your own story to the process via <a href="http://www.educatorflourishing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.educatorflourishing.com</a>

Brittany Rehal: Educators Flourishing

Welcome to the Coaching in Education Podcast from Growth Coaching International - where theory and good intentions meet reality!Educators from a range of educational settings worldwide share their coaching journeys and consequently, these stories offer lots of insights about implementing coaching in educational settings.Our 2021 host, Richard Reid, lives and works in County Down, Northern Ireland and brings the warm and humble perspective of teacher, Principal, coach and mentor to his role hosting our podcast series.GET IN TOUCH:Head to http://www.growthcoaching.com.au to subscribe to our free Coaching in Education updates and resources. Email us at info@growthcoaching.com.au.

Raelene Plozza

This is GCI's second virtual visit to Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne Australia in a ‘double header’ episode of our Coaching in Education podcast series. Join us in conversation with the director of instructional coaching Raelene Plozza as we hear more about their well-established coaching culture but this time with a specific focus on Literacy. Listen in as Raelene shares why she considers Instructional Coaching to be the highest impact role of her career in education. This is an episode you’ll not want to miss.

This is GCI's second virtual visit to Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne Australia in a ‘double header’ episode of our Coaching in Education podcast series. Join us in conversation with the director of instructional coaching Raelene Plozza as we hear more about their well-established coaching culture but this time with a specific focus on Literacy. Listen in as Raelene shares why she considers Instructional Coaching to be the highest impact role of her career in education. This is an episode you’ll not want to miss.

Brighton Grammar - Part 2 Raelene Plozza

Mark Dowley

In this first of two episodes based at Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne, GCI is in conversation with Dr Mark Dowley Associate Head of Staff Development and Instruction. Join us as Mark shares the incredible journey of how his school has developed and established a complex and highly effective coaching culture. With a team of fourteen coaches and a healthy mix of coach training from both Growth Coaching International and the Instructional Coaching Group, Brighton Grammar is an excellent example of what can be achieved when theory and good intentions meet reality. Student coaching, peer coaching, training days for parents, coaching in action days for visiting schools. This first of two episodes is a must listen.

In this first of two episodes based at Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne, GCI is in conversation with Dr Mark Dowley Associate Head of Staff Development and Instruction. Join us as Mark shares the incredible journey of how his school has developed and established a complex and highly effective coaching culture. With a team of fourteen coaches and a healthy mix of coach training from both Growth Coaching International and the Instructional Coaching Group, Brighton Grammar is an excellent example of what can be achieved when theory and good intentions meet reality. Student coaching, peer coaching, training days for parents, coaching in action days for visiting schools. This first of two episodes is a must listen.

Brighton Grammar – Part 1 Dr Mark Dowley

Are you an aspiring or emerging school leader? Or are you already in a leadership role and want to expand your reach or maybe consider a move to a leadership role in another school? Maybe you lead an executive team and want assistance in how to best recruit and position your staff? If it’s a yes to any of these then join me in conversation with Amanda Samson of Hutton Consulting Australia and learn about the impact coaching can have on your specific situation. In this episode Amanda shares her journey into education, her passion for supporting and developing school leaders and how the effective use of coaching is central to her success. This is another excellent example of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.

Are you an aspiring or emerging school leader? Or are you already in a leadership role and want to expand your reach or maybe consider a move to a leadership role in another school? Maybe you lead an executive team and want assistance in how to best recruit and position your staff? If it’s a yes to any of these then join me in conversation with Amanda Samson of <a href="https://hutton.education/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hutton Consulting Australia</a> and learn about the impact coaching can have on your specific situation. In this episode Amanda shares her journey into education, her passion for supporting and developing school leaders and how the effective use of coaching is central to her success. This is another excellent example of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.

Amanda Samson: Hutton Consulting Australia

Enhancing the quality of conversations in educational communities. A key objective in the work of Growth Coaching International. For many of us we think immediately of adult conversations in staff meetings or board rooms, maybe even in the school corridors but what about conversations at student level? How do we enhance the quality of conversations between our students? In this episode of the Coaching in Education podcast series I’m in conversation with Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School in Auckland, New Zealand and we are joined by five of her amazing students who each have been trained as student coaches and are keen to share the impact coaching has had on them.  

Enhancing the quality of conversations in educational communities. A key objective in the work of Growth Coaching International. For many of us we think immediately of adult conversations in staff meetings or board rooms, maybe even in the school corridors but what about conversations at student level? How do we enhance the quality of conversations between our students? In this episode of the Coaching in Education podcast series I’m in conversation with Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School in Auckland, New Zealand and we are joined by five of her amazing students who each have been trained as student coaches and are keen to share the impact coaching has had on them.

Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School - Talking about Student Coaches

Mark Keenan

In this episode I’m joined by Mark Keenan, Principal of Maraetai Beach School in Auckland, New Zealand. Join me in conversation with Mark as he shares the incredible coaching journey he and his staff and students have been on in the last three years. Mark emphasises the importance of a strategic approach to developing a coaching culture in a school and the need to regularly revisit the question of ‘Why?’. Mark gives us an insight into his theory behind starting small, building trust and relationships and over time generating a curiosity in his staff to guarantee ‘buy in’. This is a perfect example of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.

In this episode I’m joined by Mark Keenan, Principal of Maraetai Beach School in Auckland, New Zealand. Join me in conversation with Mark as he shares the incredible coaching journey he and his staff and students have been on in the last three years. Mark emphasises the importance of a strategic approach to developing a coaching culture in a school and the need to regularly revisit the question of ‘Why?’. Mark gives us an insight into his theory behind starting small, building trust and relationships and over time generating a curiosity in his staff to guarantee ‘buy in’. This is a perfect example of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.

Mark Keenan, Principal of Maraetai Beach School in Auckland, New Zealand

Paul Bennett

In this episode of the coaching in education podcast series we hear how Paul Bennett, Assistant Principal of Howick College in Auckland New Zealand, upscaled coaching in his school to a very impressive level. Paul shares how his initial attempts 'bombed' but with sheer determination and an eye on the research from schools around the world, he managed to turn things around. Howick College now boasts a coaching system where 12 specially trained coaches support an incredible 134 teachers on a fortnightly basis throughout the school year. Listen to Paul explain their 'Tracking Outcomes' programme, developed in collaboration with GCI, to regularly monitor and evaluate the impact of coaching at Howick. This is a truly inspiring example of what can happen when theory and good intentions meet reality.

In this episode of the coaching in education podcast series we hear how Paul Bennett, Assistant Principal of Howick College in Auckland New Zealand, upscaled coaching in his school to a very impressive level. Paul shares how his initial attempts 'bombed' but with sheer determination and an eye on the research from schools around the world, he managed to turn things around. Howick College now boasts a coaching system where 12 specially trained coaches support an incredible 134 teachers on a fortnightly basis throughout the school year. Listen to Paul explain their 'Tracking Outcomes' programme, developed in collaboration with GCI, to regularly monitor and evaluate the impact of coaching at Howick. This is a truly inspiring example of what can happen when theory and good intentions meet reality.

Howick College - Paul Bennett

Ian Dickinson

In this episode I'm in conversation with Ian Dickinson, Principal of Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand. Listen in as Ian shares many of the wins as well as some of the barriers he has experienced over recent years developing a coaching culture. Join me as I learn how video peer coaching has provided a wonderful vehicle for improving the quality of conversations as the school aims to provide an 'Education with a Heart'.

In this episode I'm in conversation with Ian Dickinson, Principal of Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand. Listen in as Ian shares many of the wins as well as some of the barriers he has experienced over recent years developing a coaching culture. Join me as I learn how video peer coaching has provided a wonderful vehicle for improving the quality of conversations as the school aims to provide an 'Education with a Heart'.

Ian Dickinson - Pigeon Mountain Primary School

 In this episode GCI speak with Janice Lenarduzzi, Deputy Principal at MacGregor State School in Queensland, Australia. Janice shares with us the successes and challenges of introducing a coaching culture in a large state school of over 50 staff and 1300 pupils. Starting out with only two coaches Janice invests time and energy in unpacking what coaching is, succeeds in convincing 50% of the staff to take a risk and sign up and then shares with us the impact coaching has on both teaching practice and pupil outcomes. This story is well worth a listen.

In this episode GCI speak with Janice Lenarduzzi, Deputy Principal at MacGregor State School in Queensland, Australia. Janice shares with us the successes and challenges of introducing a coaching culture in a large state school of over 50 staff and 1300 pupils. Starting out with only two coaches Janice invests time and energy in unpacking what coaching is, succeeds in convincing 50% of the staff to take a risk and sign up and then shares with us the impact coaching has on both teaching practice and pupil outcomes. This story is well worth a listen.

Janice Lenarduzzi - MacGregor State School

 In this episode I talk to Alison Spence, Principal of Kohia Terrace School in Auckland, New Zealand. Alison shares the highs (and lows) of establishing a coaching culture in her school. From a challenging first few years Alison has successfully developed coaching to a level where the majority of her staff are now trained coaches, an amazing sixty students have been trained as coaches and she herself spends time coaching leaders from neighbouring schools in the Kohia community. In Alison's own words Coaching is something we live and breathe at Kohia School. Join us for a truly inspirational story.

In this episode I talk to Alison Spence, Principal of Kohia Terrace School in Auckland, New Zealand. Alison shares the highs (and lows) of establishing a coaching culture in her school. From a challenging first few years Alison has successfully developed coaching to a level where the majority of her staff are now trained coaches, an amazing sixty students have been trained as coaches and she herself spends time coaching leaders from neighbouring schools in the Kohia community. In Alison's own words Coaching is something we live and breathe at Kohia School. Join us for a truly inspirational story.

Alison Spence - Kohia Terrace School

In this ‘re-launch’ episode of the Coaching in Education podcast, GCI Managing Director Chris Munro introduces our new podcast host Richard Reid and interviews him about his own coaching journey. As you will hear, Richard is a school leader who has experienced and witnessed the benefits of coaching in school settings. Richard continues to work as a Principal in County Down, Northern Ireland and is a podcasting enthusiast in his ‘spare’ time. He brings the warm and humble perspective of teacher, Principal, coach and mentor to his new role hosting our podcast series.

In this ‘re-launch’ episode of the Coaching in Education podcast, GCI Managing Director Chris Munro introduces our new podcast host Richard Reid and interviews him about his own coaching journey. As you will hear, Richard is a school leader who has experienced and witnessed the benefits of coaching in school settings. Richard continues to work as a Principal in County Down, Northern Ireland and is a podcasting enthusiast in his ‘spare’ time. He brings the warm and humble perspective of teacher, Principal, coach and mentor to his new role hosting our podcast series.

GCI Coaching in Education Podcast Re-Launch Episode

Welcome to the Coaching in Education Podcast from Growth Coaching International - where theory and good intentions meet reality! Educators from a range of educational settings worldwide share their coaching journeys and consequently, these stories offer lots of insights about implementing coaching in educational settings. Our 2021 host, Richard Reid, lives and works in County Down, Northern Ireland and brings the warm and humble perspective of teacher, Principal, coach and mentor to his role hosting our podcast series. GET IN TOUCH: Head to <a href="http://www.growthcoaching.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.growthcoaching.com.au</a> to subscribe to our free Coaching in Education updates and resources. Email us at info@growthcoaching.com.au.

Coaching in Education Podcast Series

Peter Macbeth is passionate about building belief in young people. At the core of this drive to meet the needs of young people in their context is the focus on building relationships and on good communication, something which can be challenging in the far-flung areas of the Far West of New South Wales, Australia. In this interview, Peter explains how coaching has become a key strategy in the way in which they build the capacity, cooperation and confidence in the Far West.

Peter Macbeth is passionate about building belief in young people. At the core of this drive to meet the needs of young people in their context is the focus on building relationships and on good communication, something which can be challenging in the far-flung areas of the Far West of New South Wales, Australia. In this interview, Peter explains how coaching has become a key strategy in the way in which they build the capacity, cooperation and confidence in the Far West.

Building Capacity, Cooperation and Confidence through Coaching

Exposing graduate teachers to models of good practice involves navigating along the conversational continuum between mentoring and coaching. This is a school-based story about how using a blended approach to mentoring and coaching, as needed, supports beginning teachers.  In this interview, Sue Richards, a former school leader with 40 years’ experience and current GCI coach, explains how she changed her default approach from mentoring beginning teachers to coaching them, allowing them to take greater ownership of their practice development and maintain their energy and enthusiasm for their important role.

Exposing graduate teachers to models of good practice involves navigating along the conversational continuum between mentoring and coaching. This is a school-based story about how using a blended approach to mentoring and coaching, as needed, supports beginning teachers. In this interview, Sue Richards, a former school leader with 40 years’ experience and current GCI coach, explains how she changed her default approach from mentoring beginning teachers to coaching them, allowing them to take greater ownership of their practice development and maintain their energy and enthusiasm for their important role.

Using a Coaching Approach to Grow the Capacity of Beginning Teachers

You’ve completed your coach training and are keen to start implementing coaching in your school. But where to start? In this short interview, Chris Munro, Growth Coaching Senior Consultant, gives us some practical tips on what happens after the workshop – moving from learning about coaching and how to do it, to actually enacting it in your local context.

You’ve completed your coach training and are keen to start implementing coaching in your school. But where to start? In this short interview, Chris Munro, Growth Coaching Senior Consultant, gives us some practical tips on what happens after the workshop – moving from learning about coaching and how to do it, to actually enacting it in your local context.

Getting Started With Coaching in Your Schools

Staff and students at Santa Maria College in Western Australia are encouraged to focus on growth.  In this interview, Anthony Phillips and Shani Andrews share practical implementation tips and discuss the significant benefits of the Teacher Growth and Development Framework (GROW) program, a program designed to develop a culture of improvement with coaching and feedback in education.

Staff and students at Santa Maria College in Western Australia are encouraged to focus on growth. In this interview, Anthony Phillips and Shani Andrews share practical implementation tips and discuss the significant benefits of the Teacher Growth and Development Framework (GROW) program, a program designed to develop a culture of improvement with coaching and feedback in education.

Case Study Santa Maria College WA

The fundamental element of any sort of organisation is not necessarily a human being, it's a relationship. It’s conversations that build, grow, and sustain those relationships. In this interview Jason Pascoe, Director at Growth Coaching International, explains the importance of each of the interactions within a school’s complex relational environment.

The fundamental element of any sort of organisation is not necessarily a human being, it's a relationship. It’s conversations that build, grow, and sustain those relationships. In this interview Jason Pascoe, Director at Growth Coaching International, explains the importance of each of the interactions within a school’s complex relational environment.

Making Conversations Count in Schools

Maria Serafim is a Director with NSW public schools where she has worked for more than a decade and currently supports 32 Principals. Maria is well-known to many in the field of education leadership, in particular for her application of a ‘Solutions Focused’ coaching approach to strategy and planning. Maria’s story is an important one in terms of engaging, learning and growing for impact and improvement in education.

Maria Serafim is a Director with NSW public schools where she has worked for more than a decade and currently supports 32 Principals. Maria is well-known to many in the field of education leadership, in particular for her application of a ‘Solutions Focused’ coaching approach to strategy and planning. Maria’s story is an important one in terms of engaging, learning and growing for impact and improvement in education.

Using a Solutions Focus Coaching Approach in School Improvement Strategies

LEAD

Learning how to effectively conduct professional conversations can achieve real change. Since the release of an important publication from AITSL, written by Professor Helen Timperley and focusing on professional conversations and improvement focused feedback, a lot of people are thinking more deeply about the term ‘professional conversations’ and what this means. Dr Kristine Needham, Emeritus Consultant to GCI, believes it's important to get some clarity on these terms and what they mean to schools.

Learning how to effectively conduct professional conversations can achieve real change. Since the release of an important publication from AITSL, written by Professor Helen Timperley and focusing on professional conversations and improvement focused feedback, a lot of people are thinking more deeply about the term ‘professional conversations’ and what this means. Dr Kristine Needham, Emeritus Consultant to GCI, believes it's important to get some clarity on these terms and what they mean to schools.

How your Professional Conversations can Lead to New Learning

Schools are complex environments faced with unique issues. In order for staff and students to flourish, relationships within the school need to be really highly connected. Hale School in Perth WA has embraced coaching as a platform to enable people to connect more deeply, to talk about professional practice and to be able to rely on one another's opinions when challenged with complex issues.   In this interview, Richard Goater, Director of Staff Development, explains how Hale uses a coaching approach to enable a platform for trust, development and growth

Schools are complex environments faced with unique issues. In order for staff and students to flourish, relationships within the school need to be really highly connected. Hale School in Perth WA has embraced coaching as a platform to enable people to connect more deeply, to talk about professional practice and to be able to rely on one another's opinions when challenged with complex issues.  In this interview, Richard Goater, Director of Staff Development, explains how Hale uses a coaching approach to enable a platform for trust, development and growth

Case Study - Hale School, Perth, WA

As teachers and parents, how can we put the new scientific insights into using a strength-based approach into practise to help build resilience and optimism in children and teens? In this inspiring interview, Professor Lea Waters shares practical tips on how we can identify, grow and call forward strengths in real-life situations at school and at home.

As teachers and parents, how can we put the new scientific insights into using a strength-based approach into practise to help build resilience and optimism in children and teens? In this inspiring interview, Professor Lea Waters shares practical tips on how we can identify, grow and call forward strengths in real-life situations at school and at home.

Using a Strengths-Based Approach in Education and at Home

A Solutions Focused (SF) approach offers a way of managing change that leads to faster progress. It’s about finding what works and doing more of it. In this interview Annette Gray, Director of Strategy and Development at GCI, shares the story of the success of the SF approach and gives a demonstration to show how adopting a Solutions Focused approach in conversations can lead to quick insights.

A Solutions Focused (SF) approach offers a way of managing change that leads to faster progress. It’s about finding what works and doing more of it. In this interview Annette Gray, Director of Strategy and Development at GCI, shares the story of the success of the SF approach and gives a demonstration to show how adopting a Solutions Focused approach in conversations can lead to quick insights.

The Solutions Focus Approach to Finding Answers and Achieving Faster Personal and Organisational Progress

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