Workshop Overview

The online workshop is designed for instructional leaders, coaches, and school administrators who want to grow their leadership capacity through the tools o f instructional coaching. Across four interactive sessions, participants will explore coaching models that empower teachers, build collaboration, and improve student learning outcomes.

The workshop introduces key coaching frameworks, while highlighting the skills of active listening, questioning, and feedback that support professional growth. Participants will also examine protocols for classroom observations and explore how to shift them from evaluative tools to opportunities for learning.

Through guided practice, role-play, and collaborative discussion, participants will apply coaching strategies to real-world scenarios and develop confidence i n leading growth-focused conversations. The workshop will conclude with reflection and action planning, enabling each participant to identify their strengths, set coaching goals, and design a leadership plan.

*Our workshops are based on the principles of ‘flipped classroom’ and are a combination of synchronous (live teaching through Zoom) learning and asynchronous (pre-reading and home learning) learning. Pre-reading and home learning in between sessions forms the basis of the live session where we explore the workshop material in depth through learning engagements and discussions.*

Facilitator:

Nicola Holloway

Nicola Holloway has over 25 years of experience in international education as a school leader, consultant, and coach. She has held senior leadership positions including Head of Primary, Deputy Head, and Assistant Principal in schools across Asia and Europe, and has contributed to the IB community for more than a decade as a workshop facilitator, school visitor, and consultant.

Alongside her leadership and consultancy work, Nicola is an experienced coach and mentor, supporting educators to grow as confident and purposeful leaders. She is currently pursuing her PhD in sustainable leadership, bringing both practical experience and research insight to her work.

Nicola’s areas of expertise include Inquiry-based learning, assessment, curriculum design, leadership development, safeguarding, and wellbeing.