The Hat Shift: Knowing When to Coach and When to Lead - 36770
This session builds foundational clarity around the differences between coaching and leadership and how each approach shapes conversations. Participants will examine common misconceptions, explore how role influences communication, and reflect on their own habits, tendencies, and triggers. Through discussion and scenario analysis, participants will strengthen their ability to recognize which approach is needed in different situations.
Audiences
Principals, Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists, Instructional Leaders
Objectives
Participants will be able to distinguish between coaching and leadership approaches and identify their own default communication patterns in order to more intentionally choose how they respond in professional conversations.
Session
64726
Fee
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Seats Left
27
T-TESS
Registration Deadline
6/17/2026
Credit Type
Professional Development
Duration
03:00
T-PESS
Presenter
Rebecca Phifer ESC Region 11, Trinity Bankhead ESC Region 11
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For assistance contact:
Rebecca Phifer
Instructional Content Coach/Texas Lesson Study
rphifer@esc11.net
(817) 740-7596
For assistance contact:
Trinity Bankhead
TBankhead@esc11.net
Offered Again On
- 6/17/2026 9:00 am
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