Empathetic Edge, The: A Mindful Approach to Instructional Coaching

Even the best instructional coach can find presence, empathy, and connection challenging to uphold under constant pressure. In this book, Nathan D. Lang-Raad shares coaching approaches to build stronger partnerships through active mindfulness and empathetic understanding stemming from genuine human connection. Learn tangible ways to handle challenges and reshape resistance, leading to productive outcomes and professional growth. K–12 instructional coaches can use this book to: Adopt coaching practices that foster engaged presence and mindful awareness Maintain balance, peace, and self-control amid conflict, stress, and change Promote open, respectful communication to build trust and compassion with colleagues Exercise patience, loosen expectations, and set realistic goals when adapting to change Practice daily gratitude and celebrate all measures of progress in transformational growth Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Cultivating Mindfulness in CoachingChapter 2: Fostering Empathy and Positive GrowthChapter 3: Finding Inner Peace in Challenging TimesChapter 4: Developing Compassion in Coaching RelationshipsChapter 5: Simplifying Complex Coaching ScenariosChapter 6: Adapting With Technology in an Ever-Changing LandscapeChapter 7: Maintaining Patience in the Coaching ProcessChapter 8: Letting Go of ExpectationsChapter 9: Fostering Gratitude in Coaching PracticeChapter 10: Building Empathetic Connections Across Diverse CommunitiesEpilogue: The Continuing Journey of the Empathetic CoachAppendixReferences and ResourcesIndex