James Ward (Assistant Headteacher) The Westgate School

Transforming Leadership: How Coachinginschools Helped Me Thrive at Work and at Home

Coachinginschools Training Helps School Leader in Both Home & School Life

In this insightful interview, James Ward, an Assistant Head, shares his transformative journey through the Coachinginschools programme.

Having previously trained in coaching, James found the unique Coachinginschools way very different. It reignited his passion and enabled him to make a profound impact on his colleagues and his personal life.

He reveals how coaching has empowered his team, boosting their confidence and effectiveness, and even led to his wife and children feeling happier! 🙂

James discusses how coaching has eased his workload, improved work-life balance, and shifted his leadership style from directive ‘mentoring’ to empowering ‘coaching’.

He recounts a powerful story of coaching a nervous deputy curriculum lead who, through coaching, gained the confidence to lead a successful meeting, ultimately leading to her promotion.

James emphasises the ripple effect of coaching, from increased staff collaboration to personal growth, making this interview a must-watch for Headteachers and school leaders who are looking to enhance leadership and staff development in their schools. 

He sums up the Coachinginschools Programme as: “Powerful, positive & a joy.”

 

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