In this resource, educational coach Karla Reiss helps superintendents, principals, and teachers understand the fundamentals of effective leadership coaching programs that result in long-lasting educational change. Using a balance of theory and practice, Reiss offers 11 core competencies adopted by the rapidly growing coaching profession including setting a foundation, ethical guidelines, effective communication, and facilitating learning and results. Also included are strategies for overcoming resistance, conducting a coaching session, creating a coaching plan, and more. Aligned with the International Coach Federation's Professional Coaching Core Competencies, this exciting resource: (1) Explains the role and skills of coaching; (2) Guides educators on designing and implementing an effective coaching program; (3) Includes real examples and success stories; (4) Provides sample coaching techniques and dialogue; (5) Offers myriad graphic organizers, diagrams, checklists, and planners; and (6) Contains practical leadership tools and templates for staff developers. Coaching, done well, offers enormous potential for creating real change. Following the Preface, Purpose, How I Came to Coaching, About the Contents, Author's Notes, Acknowledgments, and About the Author. This book is divided into three parts: Part (I) Making a Case for Leadership Coaching; (II) Coaching Mindsets and Skill Sets; and (III) Ensuring Success Through Coaching. Resources are: (A) Coaching Mindset Self-Assessment; (B) Coachee Readiness Checklist; (C) ICF Professional Coaching Core Competencies; (D) ICF Standards of Ethical Conduct; (E) Examining Limiting Beliefs;(F) Conducting a POWERful Coaching Session; (G) Professional Coaching Plan: Quarterly Goals and Initial Actions; (H) Weekly Coaching Action Planner; (I) Useful Assessment Tools to Use in Coaching and (J)Successful Coaching Implementation Checklist. A list of References and Index are also included.