Grounded Leader Coaching Program

Are you feeling…

  • You’re drained at the end of the day

  • You have no energy for things that bring you joy

  • You feel buried by the amount of work

Overwhelmed?

  • You struggle to have difficult conversations

  • You feel paralyzed by the hiring process

  • You are afraid to upset people

Fear?

  • You jump from one problem to the next so that nothing gets done (Whack-a-Mole)

  • Constant interruptions distract you from what is important

  • There are no boundaries between work life and personal life

Scattered?

It doesn’t have to be this way.

Get the support you need in the Grounded Leader coaching program. 

As a school leader, you want to lead from a place of values and vision so that you can show up powerfully for the teachers, parents and students who count on you for support and leadership. You are smart and committed to the mission of your school, AND you know that values clarification, strategies for handling difficult conversations will take you and your team to the next level.

The Grounded Leader Program draws on all my leadership + life coaching experience. This one-to-one leadership coaching will have a profound impact on all aspects of your life, professional and personal.

The 7 V’s of the Grounded Leader Coaching Program:

Vision

Creating a roadmap for where you are going, who you are serving, and what life could be like if there was clarity and balance. This includes short term and long term goal setting.

Values

Articulating the “why” of what you do and who you serve. What do you gain from honoring these values? What do you lose by stepping on these values?

Vanquish

Identifying the roadblocks (Internal and external) that prevent you from fulfilling your vision and developing strategies to conquer them.

Vitality

Identifying the self care structures needed to create the balanced life you long for. What boundaries do you need in order to fulfill your vision, show up powerfully at work, and to lead a balanced life?

Vocalize

Articulating your vision/roadmap to all relevant constituencies and assessing its impact. This process includes feedback and iteration.

Validate

Taking in feedback and engaging in deep reflection and in the iterative process. What parts of my vision are working? What tweaks do I need to make? Getting in action and making those changes.

Victory

Celebrating and reflecting upon successes both big and small. What contributed to this success? What am I learning about myself?

What To Expect:

Preparation

Before We Start

If you’re a good fit for the program, after our complimentary consult call I’ll send you a questionnaire to complete so I can begin to understand your pain points and the scope of your dreams.

First Session

Chemistry Session

We kick off with a 120-minute chemistry session where we: 

  • discuss the leadership challenges you’re facing and the skills you’ll need to navigate them (including difficult conversations).

  • start creating a vision of the leader you want to become.

  • establish where you would like to be at the end of this program

Throughout the program I will be your partner. You will have access to me via What’sApp to share successes, challenges, and get answers to your questions.

Phase 1

Goals, Vision, and Values

  • Goal setting: We will get clear on where you are going and the values you want to honor.

  • Creation of a coaching roadmap with benchmarks.

  • 360 evaluation review (if desired)

Phase 2

1:1 Grounded Leader Coaching

  • 2 one hour coaching sessions per month

  • Coaching will take place on Zoom or in person depending on your preference

  • During these sessions we will tackle your leadership challenges and identify the roadblocks that prevent you from being the leader you desire.

  • We will try new leadership strategies, try on new perspectives and change mindsets.

  • Email and What’sApp communication (offered Monday-Friday)

Phase 3:

Mid-Session Evaluation

  • We will have a mid-session evaluation (90 minute session)

  • Re-examine and adjust goals as needed.

  • Compare progress to benchmarks

6, 9 and 12 month programs offered. Price determined during the complimentary consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All of the Coaching Programs offered by Schoolhouse Collaborative can be offered both virtually and/or in-person. The decision will depend on where you are located, and what both of our availability is like.

  • The Grounded Leader program can be completed in 6 months, 9 months, or 12 months depending on how often you are able to meet.

  • Book a complimentary 60-minute consultation with Shelley here to assess if you are a good fit for the Grounded Leader program.

“This team does a very good job of being where their feet are, and that is something I am huge on. I am not thinking too far into October. If I am thinking that, I am not going to be good today. What can I do today? …Just being where your feet are…”

— Bobby Miller, Los Angeles Dodger