Introduction to Leadership Coaching

Coaching is recognised as one of the most important and essential leadership skills within education. Introduction to Leadership Coaching is a three month program which explores GCI’s proven GROWTH model for having coaching conversations with individuals and teams. It is a very practical program, designed to introduce you to leadership coaching. You will develop ISMART goals, apply the eight key coaching skills, explore and understand emotional intelligence, watch and listen to modelling of the GROWTH coaching model in application to a range of workplace conversations and practice giving feedback and link to coaching.

Program Structure: Pre-program preparation and a two-day face-to-face session. 

Suitable For: Teachers, teacher leaders, middle leaders, heads of departments, heads of special education services, heads of curriculum, heads of school, deputy, assistant and associate principals, principals, executive principals, system/sector leaders, and corporate services and school support staff. The program is intended for individuals who have had little or no experience with leadership coaching, as well as individuals who have undertaken extensive coach training.

Next Steps: After successfully completing Introduction to Leadership Coaching, you may consider registering for the Coaching Accreditation Program Phase 1-3.