Making the case for leadership coaching

Use this slide deck as needed to present to decision-makers

Talking points:

• I'd like to invest in my professional development so I can get better at _____________ (fill in the blank with the topics you want to learn more about and their alignment to the ISSL)
• This investment will help me help my students/staff/leadership team/families/etc. and our district in the following ways: __________________ (ideas: stronger leader in general, more effective in managing change, greater impact, build capacity of staff, engage families, etc.)
• Coaching will provide me on-time support when I need it most: Coaching lets me solve problems in the moment and then supports me in being accountable for the results. (from New Leaders)
• Coaching enhances problem-solving skills: Effective coaches ask hard questions to fuel creative thinking, ownership, and problem-solving skills. (from New Leaders)
• According to a 2022 LinkedIn Global Talents report: professional development is a key driver in retention. As job-embedded PD, coaching allows leaders to grow in their current role and explore the skills needed to advance their careers in new ways. (from New Leaders)
• Coaching has a 221% ROI (International Society for Performance Improvement)
• 99% of individuals and companies who hire a coach are “satisfied or very satisfied” and 96% say they would repeat the process. (ICF Global Coaching Client Study)
• Leadership development is a critical part of helping organizations thrive (December 2021 Gallup article).
• Coaching is a highly effective leadership development strategy that helps engage and develop competencies for an evolving workplace and fuel your organization’s succession pipeline.
• Will you invest in me and approve of me participating?