Executive coaching
Executive Coaching
Tailored to Your Needs
At The Education Group, we know the value of finding the right, long-term fit for school leaders. We also know the importance of supporting leaders. That’s why our executive coaching program is always hands-on and tailored to each school leaders specific goals.
Who We Are
Led by Experience
All of our Executive Coaches are recently retired, successful heads of independent schools who are committed to supporting the next generation of school heads. Each consultant and coach brings a wealth of knowledge, insights, and fresh perspectives to your institution. We know the education industry inside out, and enjoy helping you fine-tune your school's vision, strategy, and operations.
What We Do
For close to a decade the creators of the Executive Coaching Program have studied the transition of leadership in independent schools, interviewing current and former heads; board chairs; search committee chairs; and heads of search firms in order to shape a program designed to maximize the ability and skills of each new school head. Here are the principles that inform our work and some of the ways we teach new heads and their schools about them:
“Principles of Good Practice for Leadership Transition”
“Executive Coaching in the Time of Transition”
“What Sets us Apart?”
How We Think
Executive coaching isn't just a trend; it's a game-changer. It's like having a personal trainer for your leadership skills.
Coaching goes beyond traditional leadership development. It's about introspection, self-awareness, and refining your leadership style. TEG’s executive coaches are not here to boss you around; they are more like a trusted friend who gives you brutally honest feedback. They help you identify blind spots, build resilience, and amplify your strengths. They are thought partners on your leadership journey.
Why is this all so important? In the world of independent schools, excellence isn't just a goal; it's the baseline. You are not just educating and leading a community; you are shaping the future. To stay ahead, you need an executive coach who understands the evolving landscape and a coach who can keep your leadership skills razor-sharp
Other Ways We Can Serve Your School
Additional Programs
In addition to our standard curriculum for Executive Coaching, the coaches and others at The Education Group offer a number of collateral programs in support of aspiring heads of school, new heads, veteran heads, division heads, and boards of trustees. Whether it's improving curriculum, enhancing faculty development, revamping marketing strategies, or board governance, TEG’s consultants can do the work. Listed below are some additional services:
Sample Coaching Sessions
Career Planning Counseling for Aspiring Heads
Zoom Sessions between School and Prospective Executive Coach(es)
Broad Range of Services for Boards of Trustees
Executive Coaching Support
Direct, Confidential, One-on-One Guidance to Help Your School Leaders Start Strong
TEG offers a customized approach to Executive Coaching packages—ongoing extensive engagements of 12-15 months or as long as you need—to help new leaders fully onboard in their role and integrate with school and staff.
At TEG, we are on a mission to elevate excellence. We believe that every independent school has the potential to achieve more and reach higher. Our first mission is to partner with schools to unlock their full potential, helping them stand out in a crowded educational landscape. We bring a fresh, professional perspective that combines tradition with innovation.
My experience working with Bob Kirkpatrick as an Executive Coach was instrumental in helping me to make the transition into my new role as Head of School. The individual attention I received and the ability to call Bob whenever I needed advice was extremely helpful. His guidance assisted me in thinking more strategically and allowed me to build a stronger relationship with my Board of Trustees.
Clint duBose