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Hi, I’m Rachael. I support school leaders and their teams to untangle the challenges of the job.
I know that life as a school leader can be pretty busy so here are some short articles to give you more information about how I can support you or your team.
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Self-awareness; the best superpower a school leader can have.
In my opinion, self-awareness really is the best superpower a school leader can have! Apart, of course from maybe flying, invisibility, control of time etc… but those haven’t been added to my repertoire yet, so I’ll focus self-awareness today.
Coaching vs. Mentoring: Understanding the difference
Coaching and mentoring are often mixed up because they share a lot of similarities. But, even though they’re similar, coaching and mentoring serve different purposes and have different approaches.
Liberating School Leaders: Embracing Abundance Over Time Scarcity
There’s no denying that your job as a school leader is busy with a capital B and that the feeling of constantly being in a rush, overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list and forever chasing the clock is a familiar whirlwind, but there is another perspective that can help.
Becoming comfortable with the discomfort of sharing your strengths
This quote serves as a fantastic reminder for those of you who find it hard to identify, share or promote your strengths and successes at work.
Discovering Hidden Gems: The Power of Finding Gifts in Challenges
A switch to discovering the gifts in challenging situations can be transformational. Reframing setbacks as steps toward progress fosters a culture where challenges are seen as opportunities for learning and growth rather than obstacles. This can have a huge personal impact as well a positive impact on your team.
Understanding Coaching Models in Schools: Non-Directive vs. Instructional Coaching
Understanding the similarities and differences between non-directive and instructional coaching can help you to choose which approach is right for you and your school.
Why empathy is such a valuable skill for school leaders and how to cultivate it.
As a school leader, cultivating the transformative power of empathy could have a significant impact on your own performance, wellbeing and relationships, as well as on that of your team.
Why Coaching Should Top Every School Leader’s Must Have List
As you stand at the crossroads of the old and the new, consider how you can truly transform your professional and personal growth. Read on to find out why putting coaching at the top of your ‘Must Have’ list is the best decision you can make for yourself and your school in the upcoming year.
How choosing a word for 2024 could make it your best year yet!
NY resolutions are often, at best a waste of time and at worst a stick to beat yourself up with, but an intriguing question that was put to me at the end of 2023 really helped me to encapsulate my hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Now, I want to share that with you.
1:1 or Group Leadership Coaching – which one is right for you?
So, you’ve made the excellent decision that you want to experience the power of coaching to support your professional, and personal growth but you’re just not sure whether 1:1 or group coaching is best for you.