In this #coachbetter episode Kim chats with Fran Prolman, author, educational leadership consultant and founder of The Learning Collaborative. Fran brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership that is so relevant for coaches and middle leaders, and this episode is a deep dive into so many strategies, ideas and resources for all informal leaders!
In this episode Fran and Kim talk about ...
Sliding door moments - how to recognize them & what they can bring
Recognizing your potential as a leader
Key skills for all new leaders - in formal or informal leadership roles
The difference between coaching and mentoring
The importance of confidentiality in coaching
Common barriers towards building a coaching culture
This episode weaves together leadership and coaching in such an organic way. If you've been a long time subscriber, you know that as a coach, you are an informal leader in your school, and this episode really highlights that element of the role. If you're working towards recognizing and building on your informal leadership, this episode is for you!
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