Coaching for Impact: An introduction for School Leaders - 24th August 2026

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Coaching for Impact: An introduction for School Leaders - 24th August 2026

A$395.00

Being a leader in schools today requires more than managing operations – it requires the ability to coach, develop and empower staff to embrace growth and change. This practical online workshop introduces school leaders to PLi’s research-informed POWER Coaching model underpinned by the importance of connection, competence and autonomy. Participants will also understand how their Way of Being supports a Coaching approach and develop the core Coaching skills to have more impact in their professional conversations with others.

The course will focus on the following outcomes:

  • The right change approach? How does Coaching differ to other models

  • Barriers to transitioning between the comfort and learning zones

  • What is a Coaching Way of Being?

  • Avoiding the advice trap

  • Unpacking the POWER Coaching model

  • How to set high-leverage professional goals

  • Minimising judgement and bias in Coaching conversations

  • Asking better questions - curiosity over conviction

  • Authentic listening to build trust and rapport

Who should attend?

  • Principals, Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals

  • Heads of Department, Year Level and Middle Leaders

  • Directors of Teaching & Learning and Instructional Coaches

  • Aspiring leaders who are beginning to take on coaching responsibilities

Course start-finish times (by region/ timezone)

  • 9.30am - 12.30pm NSW, VIC, TAS, QLD

  • 9.00am - 12.00pm NT, SA

  • 7.30am - 10.30am WA

New Zealand

  • 11.30am - 2.30pm New Zealand

Register for this course if you are a school leader who would like to build your coaching skillset and create the conditions for your colleagues to flourish in school.

Nb. If you would like to request an invoice for your school/ company to pay the registration fee for this course, please email us @ info@prolearning.edu.au

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This course is presented by Glenn McLachlan: an innovative educational thought leader and qualified Coach with proven expertise in designing and implementing successful professional learning programs in schools across the world. He is deeply passionate about supporting educators by inspiring teams in schools to build a culture of collective efficacy for all teachers to have a positive impact on student achievement.

He is a dynamic workshop facilitator and engaging international keynote speaker, with over 20 years of coaching and leadership experience to understand the myriad challenges of teaching. He studied coaching at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and trained under Dr Jim Knight from the International Coaching Group. Outside of education, Glenn is also a professional AFL Coach at the Sydney Swans Academy.

“The Intro to Coaching for School Leaders was a really practical, well-paced course that connected the big ideas of coaching with the day‑to‑day reality of leading a school. It was grounded in real examples, not just theory, and has already shifted the way I approach my leadership conversations.”
— Ben - Head of Department, Brisbane

If you would like to request an invoice for your school/ company to pay the registration fee for this course, please email us @ info@prolearning.edu.au

All course prices are exclusive of GST.

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