What are the characteristics of coaching? We presented some experiences for participants at CoachUP 8.

The panellists at CoachUP 8 had lots of insight to share about the uses of coaching in education.

Here are some ideas for reflecting, celebrating, and refreshing during the long school holidays! (Ice cream, anyone?)

As the school year draws to a close, what would you like to remember?

“My Thai colleague smiles and says yes. But is she really saying yes?” Cultures have different ways of communicating.

Do you have enough time to think your thoughts in full? This is something a coach can provide.

How can senior leaders give middle leaders more of what they most want for growth?

What steps can we take to calm down a tense conversation? Both before and during a conversation?

Surely there is nothing new to say about listening? What power does it have?

Happy new year of the snake! How will you rejuvenate this year?

How can schools support teachers who are keen to learn but don’t have a promotion opportunity ahead of them?

Suppose you wanted to leave teaching in a few years’ time? What might you be thinking about now?

Perhaps actions that move you towards middle leadership are also refreshing and inspiring. What might you do to move your career forward?

What we learned from two keynote talks at WomenEd’s Level Up Career Clinic. Which parts resonate with you?

The Bright Side turns two years old! Read on for some highlights, lessons, and how we celebrated!

Where can coaches in training find videos of great coaching?

What’s so powerful about the GROW model?

An overview of the inspiring CoachUP 7 conference at SJII.

After experiencing coaching, you want to try out some coaching-style communication for yourself. How might you start? Four ideas to get started with - and why they work.