Description:

Leaders don’t have all the answers; they’re the ones who know how to stay curious just a little bit longer. Learn how to build the Best Possible Relationships through safe, intentional Keystone Conversations that shape how work actually gets done, how to stay curious a little longer and ask better questions that unlock insight and ownership, and resist the urge to give immediate advice to fix things. Build relationships worth having; whether managing a team, leading a project, or driving culture change, these three shifts will help you show up with clarity, courage, and curiosity.

Delivery Format: In-Person|Virtual|Hybrid|Implementation Support|Coaching Support

Target Audience: Instructional Coaches|School Administrators|District Administrators

Duration: Workshop (60-90 minutes)|Yearlong Coaching Series

Facilitators:

Learning Intentions:

• Understand the elements of a Keystone Conversation to discover how to engage with people more effectively.
• Understand the seven questions of The Coaching Habit to become a more curious leader.
• Learn how to stop rushing into giving advice mode and become a more intentional listener.

Grade Level: Elementary|Middle|High

Success Criteria:

• Facilitate a Keystone Conversation using the Best Possible Relationship including the Five Key Questions.
• Utilize the seven questions in a coach-like conversation to say less, ask more, and change the way you lead by being more curious.
• Utilize the seven questions to pause before giving advice and instead ask questions to facilitate the conversation.

Expected Impact:

Empowering leaders to build stronger relationships with their teams, shifting from advice-giving to curiosity-driven leadership. This will enable leaders to lead with increased clarity, compassion, and confidence, fostering a school culture where conversations are approached with curiosity rather than control, leading to powerful outcomes. Leaders will also become more effective in engaging with people through Keystone Conversations, and will be able to facilitate coach-like discussions by asking better questions and listening more intentionally.

Testimonials: <p>“Attending The Coaching Mindset: Three Shifts Every Leader Needs was a game-changer for my leadership. I’ve always seen myself as a supportive leader, but this session helped me realize that true support often means saying less and listening more. The strategies learned in this PL gave me practical and usable tools to lead with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence. I now approach conversations with curiosity instead of control—and the results have been powerful. If you’re a leader looking to empower your team and build stronger relationships, this session is a must.”</p>