Unlocking Leadership Potential in Schools through Coaching with Rosie Connor
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Unlock the secrets to transforming educational leadership with insights from Rosie Connor, Global Director of BTS Spark. Rosie brings her wealth of experience, including turning around 19 failing schools in the UK, to our discussion. We dive into the essence of professional leadership coaching versus mentoring and how distraction-free coaching sessions can lead to significant mindset shifts and extraordinary outcomes. Learn the core principles from her book, "The Four Greatest Coaching Conversations," and how these can be applied to achieve sustainable success in educational environments.
Experience the journey of a country school principal who embraced a coaching mindset to overcome recruitment challenges and enhance her team's potential. This transformation from a directive to a coaching leadership style demonstrates the profound impact of regular coaching sessions. We also explore the integration of coaching within the New South Wales education system, emphasizing its role in professional development and navigating policy changes. Understand the critical role of coaching in enhancing feedback skills and addressing psychosocial hazards in schools.
Debunk common myths about coaching, highlighting its benefits for high performers and the rigorous accountability it entails. Rosie shares her vision for the future of leadership development, advocating for personalized, continuous professional development programs. Discover practical advice for aspiring leaders and those looking to implement coaching in their schools, underscoring the value of firsthand coaching experiences. This episode offers a holistic view of how coaching can revolutionize educational leadership, making it a must-listen for educators and leaders alike.
Rosie Connor is Global Director of BTS Spark, a not-for-profit initiative which supports school leaders through professional leadership coaching. You can access resources and programs via the btsspark.org website, find out more about The Four Greatest Coaching Conversations or receive weekly school leadership insights by following BTS Spark on LinkedIn.
To view our Professional Learning Offerings visit:
https://www.nswppa.org.au/professional-learning
Разделы
1. Coaching Conversations in Educational Leadership (00:00:00)
2. Building Coaching Skills in Educational Leadership (00:13:35)
3. Leadership Coaching in School Context (00:22:03)
4. The Myths of Coaching Perception (00:40:06)
5. Future Trends in Leadership Development (00:44:54)
6. Enhancing Educational Leadership Skills (00:54:07)
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