Reflection Questions for Bringing the Five Shifts Into Your Coaching

Questions to Consider for Bringing the Five Shifts Into Your Coaching

SHIFT 1 – UPROOT, RETHINK, REBUILD: Where are places I can help this leader break old habits by leaving the ways of an outdated and broken school system behind? How is this leader already finding bold solutions to systemic inequities? How can I continue to support that effort?

SHIFT 2 – FIND YOUR PEOPLE: How can I help this leader get and stay connected to others who will support them in their specific efforts giving them the confidence they need to make bolder, better decisions as a leader?

SHIFT 3 – GET BUSY ON THE RIGHT STUFF: Viewing their goals and challenges from their perspective, how can I help them prioritize their actions to lead most efficiently? What insightful connections can I draw between any of their listed goals and challenges?

SHIFT 4 – MOVE FROM ME TO WE: In what ways does this leader feel isolated or alone in their efforts? How can I encourage this leader to use inclusive leadership strategies to move their goals forward or mitigate their challenges?

SHIFT 5 – INVEST IN COACHING: How will their previous experience with coaching inform how you approach your relationship with this leader? How do their expectations of coaching match up with the reality of the Portico experience?