The GCI team are committed to working collaboratively with clients, sharing practitioner-focused, impactful, research-informed
and practical coaching skills within a positive and empathetic environment for personal, professional and organisational
improvement.
Our Team
The GCI team of coaches and workshop facilitators offer a unique blend of education, coaching and academic experience.
All are dedicated professionals committed to delivering practical, evidence-based programs, workshops and coaching
services to education communities.
Our Partners
GCI is an approved coaching program and coaching services provider to several professional development organisations throughout
Australia, New Zealand and internationally.
GCI professional development programs build practical skills in coaching and leadership – enhancing the quality of conversations in education communities, building teaching and learning capacity, and impacting student outcomes.
All programs can be run in-house for schools or groups. Selected programs are offered as Current Workshops
As well as our regular in-house and public professional learning workshops, Growth Coaching International is pleased to host,
sponsor and present at national and international events in the field of coaching in education.
Keynote Speakers
Our presenters are highly experienced coach trainers and facilitators. They offer a unique blend of education, coaching
and academic experience and do more than tell a good story – they will engage with, teach and inspire your audience.
Upcoming Events
GCI regularly hosts national and international thought-leaders in the field of coaching in education for special workshop
events. We also love to share the knowledge and experience of our team and clients.
Past Events
GCI proud to host major national conferences in the field of coaching in education. Where possible we are delighted to
share conference resources here.
At Growth Coaching we are always interested in developing our understanding of coaching in education. Our resource library
is dedicated to sharing some of the latest thinking in the fields of coaching, performance and positive psychology.
In this ‘Curious Conversation’, Paul and Margaret will first share their background and experiences, and then discuss the importance of trust, how it is
built, and what it looks like.
Dr Paul Browning is one of Australia’s truly distinguished educational leaders, best known for his work “Compelling Leadership”, leadership that is built
on trust. He has been the ‘CEO’ of two large independent schools for over two decades, the current being one of the most innovative schools in the
world. He is a sought after speaker at conferences, both for his expertise in leadership and organisational trust, and for his passion for creativity,
innovation and entrepreneurialism.
Twitter handle @PaulDBrowning
Margaret Barr is Lead Associate (Scotland) for Growth Coaching International, working with educators as a coach, consultant, and facilitator of coaching
training programmes. Please see uk.linkedin.com/in/margaretbarr Margaret is especially interested in the use of attentive conversations to support
the wellbeing of educators and learners.
Twitter handle @MargaretBarr1
Dr Paul Browning suggested resources:
Trust in Schools: A Bryk and B Schneider These two academics, engaged by the Chicago Government in the early 1990s to study an educational reform
act, stumbled across an unexpected finding. Schools with high levels of relational trust were more likely to see greater improvement in student
outcomes. Trust improves student learning.
The Moral Molecule: P. Zak Zak is a neuroscientist and economist. He discovered the biochemistry of trust. Fascinating look at how the brain’s
chemistry influences our willingness to trust (or not).
The Trust Factor: P. Zak Zak applies the neuroscience of trust to the corporate world. He shares the positive impacts that trust has on organisational
performance and productivity.
Talking to Strangers: M Gladwell Really fascinating book. Our natural disposition, or default position is trust but we are actually terrible
at picking liars. This book helped me get an insight into why paedophiles are masters of disguise. Gladwell relays several powerful examples of
how spies, murderers and criminals have gone undetected for years, even in organisations like the CIA and the Pentagon.
Duped: T Levine This is a heavy book: the academic theory behind lying and deception. A powerful insight into the human condition and why we
lie (and therefore, can be untrustworthy).
People of the Lie: M. S. Peck I loved Peck’s first book, “The Road Less Travelled”. A well-regarded psychiatrist, Peck shares his learnings
about pain, suffering, people and the purpose in life. This book gives a deeper insight into the human condition. Are we inherently good or evil
(trustworthy or not)?
The Good Life: H Mackay In this book Mackay addresses the question, “What is a life worth living?” Apart for all the other interesting insights
into a worthy life, I learned a lot about the art and power of listening and empathy from Mackay. Listening is a key to building trust.
Humilitas: J Dickson Dickson is a theologian. In this book he traces the origins and true meaning of humility. The heart of trustworthiness
is good character. The foundation of character (and real learning) is humility.
Margaret Barr suggested resources:
'The Trusted Advisor', by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green and Robert M. Galford. (2000)