IAPSS is pleased to introduce a unique executive coaching opportunity tailored to sitting superintendents eager to enhance their leadership journey and revolutionize their professional lives.

Who Should Apply for ExCo

Sitting superintendents with a minimum of X years of service are encouraged to apply to the ExCo Executive Coaching Experience. Selected applicants will be paired with one of our Harvard-trained Executive Coaches wh will guide them through a thought-provoking and creative coaching process by identifying strategic goals, developing actionable plans, enhancing leadership practices, and unlocking their full potential. Through the coaching experience, our participants will learn how to maximize their impact on their district and community, to achieve higher levels of fulfillment in all aspects of their lives.
Why Executive Coaching

School superintendents may seek executive coaching for a multitude of reasons. Primarily, coaching provides an opportunity for self-reflection and introspection, fostering personal growth and leadership development. It assists in refining critical thinking processes, enabling superintendents to navigate complex issues and arrive at optimal solutions. Executive coaching also provides an unbiased thought partner, offering objective feedback and new perspectives. It encourages accountability, supports stress management, and aids in processing through complex and sensitive issues. Ultimately, it serves as a confidential medium for problem-solving and learning, amplifying district level success and enhancing educational outcomes.

Meet Our Executive Coaches

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Why Executive Coaching

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Benefits

Executive Coaching is designed to help leaders reach goals and overcome challenges. According to the 2022 ICF Global Coaching Outcomes Awareness Study, leaders participating in executive coaching report remarkable benefits, including:

improved communication skills
increased self-esteem
better work-life balance
enhanced productivity
optimized teamwork performance
improved leadership and management strategies
accelerated onboarding into new professional roles

Mentoring vs. Coaching

Mentors share their past experiences as examples to help you answer your questions.
Coaches ask questions that help you find your own answers. Coaching goes deeper into the client’s specific challenges
and often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity, and leadership.
Consider the analogy below: You are preparing to climb a mountain.

A mentor is like that seasoned mountaineer who has already conquered the peak. They are there to share their own stories, lessons learned, and their unique path to the summit. They won't necessarily join you on your climb, but their wisdom-filled adventure tales might inspire you and reveal new perspectives about your journey.

A coach is like a dedicated mountain guide. They walk alongside you, continually assessing your progress, helping you maneuver around obstacles and fine-tune your strategies, encouraging you to build the best path for yourself. They might not have summited this exact mountain (your unique professional journey), but they have the tools, knowledge, and expertise to facilitate your climb to the very top.

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About Our ExCo Coaches

The most talented and successful Indiana school leaders are selected to become coaches for ExCo. Our coaches are trained extensively through the Harvard Division of Continuing Education Professional and Executive Development program and these coaches will participate in ongoing IAPSS professional development support sessions.