Coaching is, "a one-to-one conversation that focuses on the enhancement of learning and development through increasing self-awareness and a sense of personal responsibility, where the coach facilitates the self-directed learning of the coachee through questioning, active listening, and appropriate challenge in a supportive and encouraging environment." (van Nieuwerburgh, 2012)

Rowan Johanson from The Education Group provided two days of workshops including Growth Coaching, undertaking courageous conversations, and facilitating effective workshops. 

Day one saw educators from our Kāhui get a one-day taster of the Growth Coaching Framework.  This model can sit alongside our Impact Coaching protocols to assist coaching conversations being more focused and productive.  It follows a set of questions that can be used for teachers to set an iSMART goal.  Attendees had opportunities to use this framework practice coaching conversations with colleagues, giving feedback on specific skills focused on.  

On day two educators embarked on two workshops; Effective Communication Skills and Strategies, and Facilitating Effective Meetings.  A framework for undertaking courageous conversations was shared and opportunities for practice given.  

Both days were very well attended with educators enjoying the opportunity to learn and practice new skills.