Introduction to Leadership Coaching

This practical course explores all three elements of effective coaching practice: the GROWTH conversational framework; the key coaching skills; a coaching Way of Being; and how to apply these in a range of conversational contexts.

Getting Started
12 Learning Hours
Benefits
  • Confidence and skills to lead more effective learning conversations
  • Techniques for offering feedback that support growth and performance
  • More effective goal setting and attainment
  • Essential skills for leaders, coaches and mentors
  • A contemporary way of leading & influencing
  • Immediately implementable skills and approaches
  • Increased self-awareness
Price

$890 (+ GST)

This price is for an individual registering on an open-enrolment course.


Savings are available for organisations who wish to run this course for an in-house group.

Please email info@growthcoaching.com.au to request a quote or discuss this further.


About Introduction to Leadership Coaching

One of our most popular courses, Introduction to Leadership Coaching provides a grounding in the GCI approach to effective coaching in education. 

This highly practical course explores three elements of effective coaching practice: the GROWTH conversational framework; the 'key coaching skills'; and a 'coaching way of being'. It also provides an introduction to the concept of a coaching approach as a leadership stance and applies this to the context of feedback conversations. 

Participants will quickly develop the awareness, skills and confidence to have coaching conversations and to apply their learning in other conversational contexts.


Structure
Learning Design

At GCI, we believe that we act our way into learning rather than learn our way into acting. With this principle in mind, all of our courses have a strong emphasis on practice.

GCI courses are designed by educators for educators with a commitment to interactive and engaging learning experiences delivered by skilled facilitators with extensive experience in education.

When we are engaged in praxis we are reflecting in action – taking what we are learning and applying it in real-life situations. Our in-person and online courses enable praxis through a ‘coaching approach’ to facilitation combined with a range of thoughtfully designed adult learning experiences including:

  • individual and group reflection activities
  • co-operative learning tasks
  • practise opportunities using real workplace scenarios
  • modelling
  • observation and feedback
  • debrief sessions

The option of a spaced learning design consisting of live interactive workshops complemented by self-paced modules on our Learning Management System (LMS) provides the opportunity for participants to apply skills and techniques in their context between sessions.

The Introduction to Leadership Coaching course is available in a range of delivery patterns:

  • Two full-days consecutively (in-person only)
  • Two full-days spaced (in-person or online)
  • Six 2-hour workshops spread over a number of weeks (online only)
  • Six 2-hour workshops over three days (online intensive)
  • Blended option with one full-day in-person and remainder online


Certification

A GCI Certificate is issued to each individual completing this course.

Reviews

Glyn Trethewy
Deputy Principal, Camden High School, NSW

"A worthwhile program, engaging delivery and an interesting and reflective course for leaders in schools."

Sandra Campbell
Principal, St Patrick’s Primary School, Griffith, NSW

"The principles used in Growth Coaching can be applied to lots of other conversations in the school."

Sharon Rigg
Assistant Principal, Oak Flats Public School, NSW

"What a wonderful 2 days with practical strategies that will make a difference to my leadership system as an Assistant Principal."

Richard Fisher
Principal, Nambour Special School, QLD

"Excellent sessions with implementable strategies for whole school improvement."

Ann Dwyer
Student Improvement Leader 3-6, Warrnambool East Primary School, VIC

"One of the best Prof Devt I have attended. Practicing coaching conversations was so beneficial. Information was organised in a well thought out way- each session building on the the prior one. Sue included some anecdotes which really made it personal and relevant. Sue is practising exactly what she is preaching. Amazing two days."

Pricing

$890 (+ GST)

This price is for an individual registering on an open-enrolment course.


Savings are available for organisations who wish to run this course for an in-house group.

Please email info@growthcoaching.com.au to request a quote or discuss this further.


Register for upcoming Introduction to Leadership Coaching workshops
Melbourne

2 x 1 day workshop

18 Feb 2025 09:00 - 16:30
19 Feb 2025 09:00 - 16:30


Venue:

Karstens Conference Centre

123 Queen Street

Melbourne VIC 3000


Day 1: 18 February 2025

Day 2: 19 February 2025


WA/ SA/ NT Online

Please note this cohort is limited to WA/ SA/ NT participants

6x 1.5 hour online sessions

16:30 – 18:00 (SA time)

23 Jul 2025 16:30 - 18:00
30 Jul 2025 16:30 - 18:00
06 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00
13 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00
20 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00
27 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00



Session 1 – Wednesday 23 July 2025

Session 2 – Wednesday 30 July 2025

Session 3 – Wednesday 06 August 2025

Session 4 – Wednesday 13 August 2025

Session 5 – Wednesday 20 August 2025

Session 6 – Wednesday 27 August 2025


Hobart

2 x 1 day workshop

31 Mar 2025 09:00 - 16:30
01 Apr 2025 09:00 - 16:30


Venue:

Hadley Orient Hotel

24 Murray Street

Hobart TAS 7000


Day 1: 31 March 2025

Day 2: 01 April 2025


Melbourne

2 x 1 day workshop

06 Nov 2025 09:00 - 16:30
07 Nov 2025 09:00 - 16:30


Venue:

Venue details to be confirmed

Melbourne CBD


Day 1: 06 November 2025

Day 2: 07 November 2025


Brisbane

2 x 1 day workshop

06 Nov 2025 09:00 - 16:30
07 Nov 2025 09:00 - 16:30


Venue:

Karstens Brisbane

215 Adelaide Street

Brisbane QLD 4000


Day 1: 06 November 2025

Day 2: 07 November 2025


Sydney

2 x 1 day workshop

19 Feb 2025 09:00 - 16:30
20 Feb 2025 09:00 - 16:30


Venue:

Cliftons Sydney Margaret Street

13/ 60 Margaret Street

Sydney NSW 2000


Day 1: 19 February 2025

Day 2: 20 February 2025


Sydney

2 x 1 day workshop

12 Nov 2025 09:00 - 16:30
13 Nov 2025 09:00 - 16:30


Venue:

The Vibe Hotel

111 Goulburn Street

Sydney NSW 2000


Day 1: 12 November 2025

Day 2: 13 November 2025


Register Your Interest

If you would like to participate in one of our workshops and none of the scheduled dates are suitable, please complete this expression of interest form and a GCI staff member will be in contact with you to discuss suitable options.

2-day workshop

Brisbane

2 x 1 day workshop

22 May 2025 09:00 - 16:30
23 May 2025 09:00 - 16:30


Venue:

Karstens Brisbane

215 Adelaide Street

Brisbane QLD 4000


Day 1: 22 May 2025

Day 2: 23 May 2025


WA/ SA/ NT Online

Please note this cohort is limited to WA/ SA/ NT participants

6x 1.5 hour online sessions

16:30 – 18:00 (NT time)

23 Jul 2025 16:30 - 18:00
30 Jul 2025 16:30 - 18:00
06 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00
13 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00
20 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00
27 Aug 2025 16:30 - 18:00



Session 1 – Wednesday 23 July 2025

Session 2 – Wednesday 30 July 2025

Session 3 – Wednesday 06 August 2025

Session 4 – Wednesday 13 August 2025

Session 5 – Wednesday 20 August 2025

Session 6 – Wednesday 27 August 2025


Online

2 x 1 day online workshops - AEST

3 x 2hr sessions each day

14 May 2025 09:00 - 16:30
15 May 2025 09:00 - 16:30

Day 1: 14 May 2025 (AEST)

Day 2: 15 May 2025 (AEST)


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