Growth Coaching International

Growth Coaching International Coaching in Education

As one of the longest established Australian companies involved in executive coaching and in developing leadership skills we work with people who recognise that the quality of leadership is one of the most important drivers of improved performance whether at the individual, team or organisational level – especially when times are tough. Our acclaimed executive coaching and leadership development a

pproaches help you to clarify the challenges, set clear direction and achieve sustainable improvements…transforming what might be unclear good intentions into great results. Other Offices:

WA - 240 Loftus Street, North Perth WA 6006
Phone - 0497 185 986

New Zealand - PO Box 26480, Epsom, Auckland
Phone +64 9 953 0523

"Engaging and interactive""Light bulb moment""Equipped, energised and excited"These are just some of the words we hear f...
23/08/2026

"Engaging and interactive"

"Light bulb moment"

"Equipped, energised and excited"

These are just some of the words we hear from participants who have completed our 2-day Introduction to Leadership Coaching course 💬

If you're seeking a starting point in coaching for yourself or your team, this is the course for you.

Grounded in the GCI approach to coaching in education, this practical course builds the skills and confidence to lead effective coaching conversations - exploring the GROWTH Framework, key coaching skills and coaching 'way of being' 📚

With cohorts coming up across Australia and New Zealand, find out more today and register 👇

🔗 https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/courses/introduction-to-leadership-coaching/

There are 4 things AI cannot replicate:🔹 Human trust and connection - rapport cannot be automated.🔹 Nuanced presence - p...
21/08/2026

There are 4 things AI cannot replicate:

🔹 Human trust and connection - rapport cannot be automated.
🔹 Nuanced presence - picking up on tone, hesitation, or what is left unsaid.
🔹 Adaptive intuition - knowing when to pause, pivot, or dig deeper.
🔹 Contextual knowledge - the history, relationships and experiences of the people in our classes, teams, staff or organisations.

AI will be part of and moving forward - it is already assisting with note-taking and summarising sessions, tracking goals and action plans, and suggesting reflective questions or frameworks.

Coaching platforms with embedded AI can suggest questions, summarise conversations, and prompt next steps. Some are impressive and helpful, but they are not human.

In that difference lies the heart of coaching and mentoring, and three things coaches and mentors are now called to bring even more deeply:

🤍 Emotional resonance - being the calm, empathetic presence AI cannot be. People do not just want reflection, they also want to be seen.
🌱 Ethical wisdom - AI can offer answers, whereas leaders and learners often need someone to help them weigh values, tension, and context. That is a human craft.
⚖️ Curated judgment. AI pulls from everything, yet a coach pulls from what matters - insight shaped by experience, trust, and knowing the learner in front of them.

📣 Calling all QLD educators and school leaders!Registrations are closing soon for Growth Talk: Managing "Got a Minute?" ...
12/08/2026

📣 Calling all QLD educators and school leaders!

Registrations are closing soon for Growth Talk: Managing "Got a Minute?" Conversations, coming to Brisbane on 27th August 📅

Join us for this 1-day learning opportunity where author and facilitator Chris Munro will introduce "coaching as a way of leading", followed by how to manage those brief, "got a minute?" conversations using practical strategies that support the thinking and progress of your colleagues 🌱

📖 Every attendee will take home their own copy of the book too.

This is the final date for this course 2026 - secure your spot now! 👉 https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/courses/growth-talk-got-a-minute-conversations/

We're excited to share our Professional Learning Guide for 2027-28, your go to resource for and all things in educat...
07/08/2026

We're excited to share our Professional Learning Guide for 2027-28, your go to resource for and all things in education!

View and download now 📖 https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1023626823/

Whether you're mapping out the year ahead or thinking further into the future, this guide is designed to support your planning into 2027 and beyond - covering our full range of courses, services and consultancy options.

Our team is always here to help you find the right fit for your context, so don't hesitate to reach out via [email protected] to start the conversation.

03/08/2026

In the ever-evolving landscape of coaching in education, the integration of video technology has emerged as a game-changer 🎥

But why does it matter?

In this latest podcast episode, hosts Dan Steele and Richard Reid explore the transformative power of video, particularly in coaching contexts and how it can enhance self-reflection, improve teaching and ultimately boost student outcomes in the classroom.

Listen now! 🎧 https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/resource/the-power-of-video-for-coaches-and-educators-insights-and-reflections/

Thinking about the Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP)? Pursuing accreditation is a big commitment for busy educators, ...
29/07/2026

Thinking about the Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP)?

Pursuing accreditation is a big commitment for busy educators, so we wanted to give you a sense of what you receive as a participant:
✔️ Access to an asynchronous, online learning platform, with weekly activities and discussion
✔️ Live online sessions with expert facilitators
✔️ Small group and 1-on-1 coaching sessions with experienced, accredited coaches
✔️ A pathway to individual accreditation with EMCC Global
✔️ A certificate for 78 hours of professional learning

Participants have described CAP as a powerful, meaningful and transformative learning experience 🌱

By the end of the 6 month course, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of coaching and its impact, practical tools to sustain your own coaching practice, and a stronger sense of agency - for yourself and those you work with 🤝

Join Claudia Owad and Christian van Nieuwerburgh for the upcoming cohort commencing this October. Find out more, and register today 👉 https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/courses/Online-Coaching-Accreditation-Program/

Many school leaders are already beginning to conceptualise and initiate coaching cultures because they see the benefits ...
23/07/2026

Many school leaders are already beginning to conceptualise and initiate coaching cultures because they see the benefits for sustainability and way of working. But what does a coaching culture actually look like in practice?

Munro, Barr, and van Nieuwerburgh (2020) define this as a whole-school coaching culture for learning.

At its core, coaching is framed as a conversation - a particular kind of conversation, intentionally managed and skilfully held.

A coaching culture extends these conversations beyond formal coaching cycles and into the everyday rhythms of school life.

The authors map these conversational contexts using the Global Framework for Coaching and Mentoring in Education, which identifies four domains where coaching approaches can be applied:
🔹 Educational Leadership
🔹 Professional Practice
🔹 Student Experience
🔹 Community Engagement

At the heart of the framework sits student success and wellbeing - the purpose that connects all four domains.

This view is embedded in the wider literature on school cultures, as well as the emerging field of building a coaching culture.

A coaching culture, then, is not a single initiative but a way of working that develops over time.

🔗 https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/resource/creating-coaching-cultures-in-schools/

Attention educators in Asia 📣Check out our upcoming learning opportunities across the region - both in person and online...
21/07/2026

Attention educators in Asia 📣

Check out our upcoming learning opportunities across the region - both in person and online, designed to support educators and school leaders in building their instructional coaching and leadership practice.

These sessions will be led by Senior Consultant Dean Clayden - an experienced coach and facilitator based in Shanghai. Dean has developed and delivered professional development programs that strengthen both leadership capacity and instructional excellence across school networks.

📅 Find out more by viewing our course calendar: https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/courses/list/

Interested in running professional development in your school? We can come to you. Contact us to start the conversation ➡️ [email protected]

What happens when a school makes coaching central to its leadership culture? Today we look back at this episode of Coach...
19/07/2026

What happens when a school makes coaching central to its leadership culture?

Today we look back at this episode of Coaching in Education Podcast where host Richard Reid is joined by Dr Adrian Camm, Principal of Westbourne Grammar in Melbourne.

Adrian discusses the school’s journey in embedding coaching across staff and leadership - sharing the wins, the challenges and the profound impact coaching has had on communication, collaboration and student wellbeing.

This is one particularly for school leaders curious about making the shift towards a coaching approach to leadership ⭐

Listen 🎧 https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/resource/coaching-as-a-way-of-leading-with-dr-adrian-camm/

Difficult conversations are part of the job when leading others - yet knowing that doesn't make them any easier.Managing...
16/07/2026

Difficult conversations are part of the job when leading others - yet knowing that doesn't make them any easier.

Managing Challenging Conversations supports leaders to grow the capacity of themselves and others to work through complex situations in a way that results in better relationships and outcomes for all 🤝

As the participant below describes, this is a practical learning opportunity that can shift how you feel, not just what you know.

Our next ONLINE cohort is coming up soon 👇

📅 3rd September 2026
🕑 9:00am - 4:00pm (AEST)

We hope to see you there: https://www.growthcoaching.com.au/courses/managing-challenging-conversations/

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