Introducing Coaching in Education

A New Community for Transformative Educators

Coaching has the power to revolutionise education. To help build connection, growth and resiliency, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of this new Substack newsletter.

Coaching in Education

If you're an educator or school leader today, you're navigating unprecedented challenges. From supporting student wellbeing to fostering professional growth amid constant change, the demands on education professionals have never been greater. We see you, and we understand these challenges firsthand.

Coaching offers a powerful response to these pressures—a way to build capacity, resilience and meaningful connection within educational settings. But how do you implement coaching effectively? What skills do you need? And what impact can you expect to see?

These are exactly the questions our Substack aims to address.

What can you expect?

On the third Thursday of every month, this newsletter will explore:

• Practical coaching skills you can implement immediately

• School culture transformation stories through coaching approaches

• Personal growth journeys for educators embracing coaching mindsets

• Student development strategies that centre wellbeing and agency

• Real-world case studies from schools implementing coaching

• Expert interviews with thought leaders in education and coaching

At its heart, coaching is a transformational process—helping people move from where they are now to where they want to be. Through this newsletter, we want to create a valuable resource and community hub for educators ready to explore this transformative approach. To that end, this newsletter is bigger than us; while we might allude to a Graydin coaching philosophy from time to time, we really want this space to extend beyond us…which is why we’ll be featuring guest writers and other collaborators. You can expect multiple perspectives and experiences with coaching featured in this newsletter (it won’t be just our voice hitting your inbox).

More than just some good ideas

Coaching in Education isn't just another newsletter—it's a community. We'll invite you to:

• Share your own experiences and challenges

• Connect with like-minded educators

• Access downloadable resources and practical tools

• Participate in discussions that deepen your understanding

• Contribute your voice to this growing movement

Because the real magic happens when we learn and grow together—when ideas are shared, voices are heard and a sense of belonging turns inspiration into meaningful change.

Join us

Whether you're new to coaching or already implementing these practices in your school, there's a place for you in this community. We’ll explore topics like ‘The Role of Curiosity,’ ‘Empowering Student Leaders,’ ‘Coaching for Equity,’ ‘How to Help Them Stand Up To Bullies’ and more, providing content that meets you where you are and helps you grow.

We invite you to be part of this journey from the beginning. Thank you for subscribing, and if you find value in what we share, please consider passing it along to a colleague who might benefit.

Together, we can transform education—one coaching conversation at a time.

Welcome to Coaching in Education!

McKenzie and Quinn

Editors of Coaching in Education