The Art of Coaching 2.0: How to Thrive as a Transformational Coach

＂Demonstrating a high level of effectiveness in the classroom is without a doubt a prerequisite to becoming a coach, but coaching also requires an understanding of adult learning, change management theories, and systems thinking; it calls for high levels of cultural competence and emotional intelligence; and it necessitates the ability to build relationships quickly and effectively. Coaches need to possess a range of skills including communication, organization, facilitation, planning, and managing groups. These capacities to work with and promote the learning of adults are not what teachers learn in pre-service programs nor in any venue in which they circulate as they master their profession. Therefore, there is a tremendous and un-met need for resources which can support coaches to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to fulfill the potential of coaching＂--

ELENA AGUILAR is the CEO of Bright Morning, the author of 8 books, and the host of the Bright Morning podcast. She has trained tens of thousands of educators in strategies to create thriving teams, cultivate resilience, and make every conversation count towards building a more just and equitable world.