Foundations - Leading Coaching Conversations Program
Your leaders are smart. There just stuck using command-and-control script that was never built for the people they lead now. Foundations gives them a simple, practical model for coaching conversations - the kind that helps people think instead of complying.
Our next Foundations programs in partnership with NSW Primary Principals Association
July 2026 Foundations Program
For Education Leaders
Aug 2026 Foundations Online Program
For Education Leaders
July 2026 Foundation Program: Session dates/times
August 2026 Foundation Online Program: Session dates/times
Foundations - Leading Coaching Conversations Program
You've seen enough leadership training that sounds great in the room and disappears by Monday. You want something your team will actually use - in team meetings, with clients, with each other, not just in a workshop workbook.
The Foundations Program is where The Practice of Wise Leadership starts for most people. It's not the only door in, but it's the one that gives your leaders a conversation model they'll use in every part of their week, not just the ones you're watching.
Two days. One model. A team that talks to each other differently by the time they walk out.
What changes:
- One coaching model they'll use with their team, their peers, their own leader, clients and suppliers
- Conversations that build accountability instead of dependency
- The confidence to lead differently, starting the next conversation they have
- A personal action plan that keeps the practice alive after the workshop ends
This is for you if:
- You're leading a team and tired of conversations that stay surface-level
- You want your leaders equipped with something practical, not another framework they'll forget
- You've watched good people go quiet because nobody's really listening to them
- You're ready to model a different way of talking, and want your team doing the same
Delivered through four online modules, or two days in person, your leaders work through real workplace scenarios and learn a coaching way of being - being curious rather than judgmental and the shift from managing to asking. They practice empathy, active listening and thoughtful questioning until it's instinct, not effort.
To ensure lasting success, the program includes after-support such as check-in sessions, coaching circles, and a final review to help embed your skills and reflect on your impact.
FOUNDATIONS - PROGRAM
What does the Program look like?
The Foundations Program gives your leaders a practical framework to strengthen their leadership and coaching skills from day one.
Learn the Solution Focus coaching model so they can collaborate well and influence all conversations.
Develop the 5 key conversational skills like:
- Building trust and being present
- Listening for the brilliance
- Powerful solution focused questions
- Showing empathy
- Providing and receiving feedback
Experience a way of being that helps people grow and learn and take responsibility.
Coaching demonstrations and time to actually have coaching practices to consolidate their learning and work on real work scenarios.
To support your leaders ongoing success, the Foundations Program also includes after-workshop support, with check-in sessions, coaching circles, and a review session to help your leaders embed their learning and continue to grow beyond the program.
The most practical coaching training I have attended in about 20 years! We are definitely going to adopt the approach more broadly here and I will be encouraging our executive to support more staff to undergo the training as it is super valuable. Thanks again for providing a terrific course.
Bec Thompson, Manager Well-being
Lifetime Support Authority of South Australia
Foundations Program for Education Leaders - July Program held in Ultimo, Sydney. August Program held online.
Still have questions?
Reach out to me today to discuss the program and the benefits for you, your team and your organisation.
Or attend a Coaching and Mentoring Taster - Foundations Info session being held on the dates below:
- Tuesday 21 July – 12noon-1pm AEST
Hear From Our Community
Geeke van der Sluis
The Foundations Program - Leading Solution Focus Coaching Conversations with Annette was one of the most outstanding programs I have ever attended. It was just so practical!
Head of Digital Engagement, Greenpeace Australia Pacific
Luke Watts
This course was amazing for me, I am only new to the role of managing people so this was great to gain some clarity on the best approach for coaching. I have become a lot more self-aware and have realized I need to make a few changes first. Annette you are a gun!
Workshop Supervisor,
Orange Hire
Sarah Baxter
"I think this workshop is invaluable for any leader. It honestly should be mandated and was the best Professional Learning I have ever attended. Thank you Annette for what you do."
Assistant Principal
Northbridge Public School
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