Coaching and Placement Preparation for
Aspiring Heads of School
Tailored specifically for Individual Candidates
Core Coaching Approach
What We Focus On
Identification of essential leadership competencies
Exploration of your unique leadership style (including personality testing)
Connecting competencies to style → identify gaps → action plan
Customization based on candidate’s goals, school type, geography, and compensation needs
Addressing Candidate Differentiators
Navigating Your Unique Path
Coaching tailored for:
Women and minority candidates
First-time heads vs. experienced leaders
Small vs. large school experience
Saboteur identification: What might be holding you back?
Practical Preparation
Building Your Candidate Portfolio
Development of cover letters, resumes, and educational philosophy statements
Streamlining and tailoring documents for specific schools
Networking strategies with search consultants and schools
Research & Interview Coaching
Mastering the Search Process
How to research target schools (profiles, strategic plans, budgets, flowcharts, etc.)
Crafting authentic yet strategic interview answers
Preparing your own questions and entry plans
On-site visit coaching: how to “read the room” with committees, faculty, parents, students
The Search Timeline
Guiding You Every Step of the Way
Ongoing coaching with increased frequency during search season
Preparation for semi-finalist and finalist visits
Review and debrief after each campus interview
Managing negotiations (with legal representation)
Immediate follow-up once selected: What’s next as Head of School?