Early Reviews of A Teacher’s Guide to Coaching
I am delighted to share that A Teacher’s Guide to Coaching – Practical Strategies for Using Coaching Practices in Schools is receiving fantastic early reviews ahead of its official publication on March 21st, 2025! It has been truly rewarding to hear from experienced educators, coaches, and leaders who have found value in its practical strategies, reflective approach, and evidence-based insights.
This book was written to support teachers, school leaders, and educators at all levels in embedding coaching practices into their daily work. Whether you’re an experienced coach or new to coaching, my goal was to make it accessible, practical, and applicable across different educational settings. I am grateful that early readers have found it both insightful and useful.
What Readers Are Saying
Margaret Barr, a coaching psychologist and former secondary headteacher, describes the book as “a welcome addition to the field of coaching in education,” filled with “gems that spark interest, insights, and reflections.” She appreciates how each chapter stands alone, making it easy for educators to dip into relevant sections as needed. The inclusion of real voices from educators using coaching in their practice, along with structured reflection questions, has been particularly valuable.
“A welcome addition to the field of coaching in education, filled with gems that spark interest, insights, and reflections.”
Richard Reid, a leadership coach and trainer, calls the book “timely and transformative,” highlighting how it not only guides but also “invites educators to rethink professional development and school improvement.” He emphasises how coaching can empower entire school communities and praises the book for its actionable, real-world strategies.
“Invites educators to rethink professional development and school improvement.”
Robin Macpherson, a teacher and author, shares how our professional connection began with a serendipitous coffee meeting, which led to impactful coaching work in schools. He describes the book as “rooted in evidence,” offering “refreshing clarity” and “important guidance on embedding coaching across a whole school.” He also highlights the significance of coaching for students, particularly in fostering agency, a theme explored in Chapter 10.
“Rooted in evidence, offering refreshing clarify and important guidance on embedding coaching across a whole school.”
Belinda Grieve, a primary teacher and former pedagogy coach, emphasises how the book “illuminates the transformative power of coaching” and makes all stakeholders accountable for improving student outcomes. She particularly appreciates its practical approach to shifting conversations from directive to empowering, and she is already recommending it for professional reading groups.
“Illuminates the transformative power of coaching.”
A Resource for Every Educator
These early reviews reaffirm my belief in the power of coaching to transform schools from the inside out. Coaching is a tool that all educators can use to empower their students, colleagues, and themselves. Whether you’re looking to build a coaching culture in your school or simply incorporate more reflective practices into your teaching, I hope this book serves as a valuable resource.
As we approach the publication date, I’ll be sharing more insights and reflections on the writing process, along with opportunities to engage with the book’s themes.
Thank you to everyone who has supported this journey so far—your encouragement and feedback mean the world!
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