Phew! - you’ve made it…
As term two draws to a close on another term like no other, I wish you a wonderful restful break.
I invite you to take a moment to take a deep and restorative breath and access all that you have achieved over this last term. It might not be all that you hoped, and if that is the case, then it is even more important to celebrate the small wins you did have.
At the end of each term, I pause and take a moment to reflect on all that I have achieved across the term. I am always surprised about the things I have done that have gone forgotten or even unseen
Here’s what surfaced for me as I reflected on Term Two of 2022.
What did I learn about myself?
I am always excited to watch the growth and leadership transformation my Coaching Intelligence Training enables for leaders. I have worked in numerous wonderful schools with an incredible bunch of leaders and have enjoyed watching the growth and change our work has created for everyone.
My desire to grow a Kaitiaki Culture of Leadership alongside leaders in NZ Education is becoming a reality with every hour of delivery.
A Resource For You
Here is a tool to use to help you gain visibility of what has gone well and create an action plan for how you wish to approach Term Three.
Here is one piece of feedback I received just last week from a leader who is participating in the Coaching Intelligence Training.
“What I am learning with Tabitha has changed the way I approach conversations with my peers, colleagues and even my family. The skills I am learning here have already had a massive impact on not only my confidence in approaching conversations but also the outcomes from these conversations. I am excited to finally be on a PD that has genuine meaning to my teaching and work life.”
Anneka Rene - HoD Classical Studies - Saint Kentigern
“This course has been an excellent balance of content, experience and feedback, creating a space to grow and improve my coaching skills. What I love is that I have been able to apply this learning to various personal and professional situations.
The different frameworks provided in this course have helped me think about things differently and to reflect on how other people learn. I have used the frameworks to reflect on how I can support my team and enable them to think about their learning in ways that are not pushing forward an agenda. I love that I am helping them create more knowledge. It is super helpful to know different ways of doing that. I really enjoy Tabitha’s coaching workshops. Her facilitation style is always so engaging and thought-provoking.”
Maria Maresca - Head Teacher - Victoria Kids
You can access more information about my Coaching Intelligence Training on my website.
Top 5 Successes for Term 2
Exercise
I have successfully grown and maintained my yoga practice at five sessions a week.
Research
I have connected and carried out research conversations with over 10 leaders about the impact of cultures of coaching in their schools.
Business
I have built my new Coaching Intelligence Resource Bank Site and have created new resources to go on it. This is an ongoing project, and phase one is complete.
Coaching
I have enjoyed working with over five principals as their professional growth partner in a coaching capacity to support them to grow their leadership.
Family
We have navigated and supported the transition of our eldest into tertiary study and our youngest into NCEA.
Action Plan for Term Three
What are you going to stop doing?
This last term has seen every moment of my week filled with delivery. While that may be considered a good thing, there are many other things involved in running your own business that needs my attention.
What are you going to start doing?
I will create space for other business-orientated foci to balance better the aspects of leading your own business.
I also want to create a space for my mindful practice that incorporates time for daily meditation practice. Mindfulness is part of what I teach and needs to be a central part of what I do.
What are you going to do differently?
I will approach how I create space for research, creativity and writing as I move to make supporting resources for leaders around a kaitiaki culture of leadership.
I would love to hear about what surfaces for you as you do this exercise if you are happy to share.
Go well and I will see you rested and recuperated in Term Three.
Tab
