The Power of an Outside Voice | A Conversation with Richard Reid

In this episode, my guest is Richard Reid, a former principal who has transitioned into being a much-sought-after coach for school leaders. We unpack the transformative power of having an outside voice in leadership challenges, celebrate the importance of self-belief, and explore the impactful practice of peer coaching in educational settings.Overview:- Richard journey from principal to leadership coach.- The critical role of coaching in bolstering school leaders' confidence and self-belief.- A deep dive into a successful team-building exercise: principals sharing wins and engaging in peer coaching.- The significance of group coaching sessions and their structure to inspire and empower school leaders.- The transformative effect of recognizing successes and achievements within schools.- A first-hand account of a principal's breakthrough in redefining his role beyond the title of "acting principal."- Advice from Richard on how school leaders can incorporate external perspectives into their practice.Thank you for tuning in, and as always, if you found this episode useful, please share your experience. You can find me online on Twitter, LinkedIN and Instagram: @leaningshane. My website is shaneleaning.com.For international school leadership tips, subscribe to my newsletter here.About the host:Shane Leaning is a passionate organisational development coach with over 11 years of international teaching and leadership experience. His approach to coaching and professional development is all about approachability and attentiveness to the unique strengths and contexts of schools and educators. Shane believes that empowerment fosters growth and success for both educators and students alike.Join Shane's Intensive Leadership Programme at educationleaders.co/intensiveShane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.You can find Shane on LinkedIn and Bluesky. or shaneleaning.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.