Coaching Models And four tools for your coaching development
From the Team at Teachers Who Coach At Teachers Who Coach, we believe that real change in education begins with meaningful conversations. As educators, we don’t just share ideas — we listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and create space for reflection and growth. In other words, we coach. This book was created from that belief. As our global community of educators grows, so does the need for practical, accessible tools that help teachers strengthen their coaching skills. Whether you’re mentoring a new colleague, leading a team, or supporting a peer through a challenge, coaching gives you a framework to help others think clearly, act confidently, and grow with purpose. We designed this resource to make coaching in education more approachable, structured, and sustainable. Inside, you’ll find a range of coaching models — some familiar, others newly developed — each with guiding questions you can use straight away to support deeper, more empowering conversations. This guide is for everyone who supports growth in others: ● Teachers supporting teachers ● Leaders building trust across teams ● Educators developing through reflective practice We invite you not only to explore these models, but to practice them. Coaching is a skill that grows through use — and reflection is most powerful when shared. Join us at www.teacherswhocoach.org to connect with other educators, find practice partners, and access additional resources.
professional growth. With every coaching dialogue, you help make education more reflective, more connected, and more human. With respect and gratitude, Martin Richards and The Teachers Who Coach Team
A Practical Guide Today’s classrooms are dynamic, collaborative, and focused on growth. The role of an educator has evolved — we’re no longer just instructors, but mentors, facilitators, and coaches. Whether you’re guiding a student, supporting a colleague, or leading a team, coaching has become an essential part of effective teaching and leadership. This book is your companion in building a confident, effective, and reflective coaching practice. Inside, you’ll find a collection of evidence-based coaching models, each with a clear structure, purpose, and guiding questions. Every model has been adapted for real classroom and school settings — helping you to: ● Lead purposeful, solution-focused conversations ● Build trust and clarity with colleagues and learners ● Encourage reflection and growth mindsets ● Turn insights into actionable, sustainable change Whether you’re brand new to coaching or looking to deepen your practice, this resource offers a flexible toolkit. Choose the model that fits your context and your style — whether that’s helping a student overcome a challenge, supporting a peer’s professional goal, or facilitating a reflective discussion within your team.
Each coaching model includes: ● A short overview of its purpose and structure ● Guiding questions arranged by key steps ● Suggestions for how to apply it in schools and learning communities You can use these models as: ● Frameworks for one-on-one coaching sessions ● Guides for mentoring conversations ● Tools for professional learning communities ● Prompts for personal reflection and growth Above all, remember this: great coaching is built on curiosity, empathy, and the belief that others are capable of growth. This book is here to help you bring that belief to life — with structure, confidence, and heart. Let’s grow your coaching skills — one meaningful conversation at a time.
At Teachers Who Coach, we believe that great educators don’t just deliver content — they ignite growth. Across schools and communities worldwide, teachers are stepping into coaching roles to support colleagues, strengthen collaboration, and help others realise their potential. We created this book because we’ve seen what happens when teachers are equipped not only to teach, but to coach: ● Professional conversations become deeper and more purposeful. ● School cultures shift toward trust and reflection. ● Leadership becomes more distributed, inclusive, and authentic. Why Coaching — and Why Now? Education today is complex and fast-changing. Teachers need spaces to think together, share ideas, and grow through dialogue. Coaching makes that possible. It helps educators: ● Reflect more clearly on their practice ● Solve problems collaboratively ● Set meaningful goals ● Build stronger, more trusting relationships Coaching isn’t about giving answers — it’s about creating space for discovery. This guide will help you create that space in your own context.
This resource was developed by Teachers Who Coach to give educators a practical, flexible set of tools for coaching and reflective dialogue. Each model in this book: ● Provides a clear structure for focused conversation ● Adapts easily to different people and situations ● Includes ready-to-use guiding questions ● Supports diverse coaching styles and levels of experience We’ve drawn on well-known frameworks and blended them with new, empowering approaches that reflect our core belief: every teacher has the potential to be a coach — and every coach deserves great tools. Join the Movement By reading this, you’re already part of a global community of educators choosing to coach with intention and heart. Use these tools, try them out, and don’t do it alone. Find your coaching partners. Join a peer group. Share what you learn. You can connect with our community and find ongoing support at www.teacherswhocoach.org. Let’s keep raising the quality of coaching in education — one conversation at a time. With appreciation, The Teachers Who Coach Team
CIGAR Coaching Model This pragmatic model leads coachees from their Current situation, to envisioning an Ideal outcome, identifying the Gaps, developing an Action plan, and Reviewing progress. It’s ideal for developmental coaching with clear, measurable results. STAR Coaching Model The STAR model is built around emotional and behavioural awareness. It supports the coachee in understanding a Situation, their Thoughts and Feelings, related Actions, and the Results of those actions, making it effective for behaviour change and reflective coaching. RESULTS Coaching Model RESULTS™ is a performance-focused coaching model centered on strategic thinking and sustainable execution. It guides coachees to Reflect, Evaluate, Strategize, Understand resource needs, Listen, Take Action, and Systematize their changes for lasting impact. STRIDE Coaching Model STRIDE is a goal- and growth-focused model that emphasizes a strengths-first approach. Coachees Spot their strengths, define a Target, explore their Reality, generate Ideas, make a Decision, and engage in Evaluation for ongoing development. FLOW Coaching Model Inspired by the principles of positive psychology, FLOW enables progress through clarity and momentum. It helps the coachee Find the challenge, Look at reality, Open possibilities, and Win commitment to actionable steps forward.
SUCCESS is a holistic model that frames coaching as a progressive journey. It starts with Session Planning, reflects on Uplifting Experiences, Charts a Course, Creates Opportunities, establishes Expectations, fosters Synergy, and works to Sustain Progress. GO-PASS Coaching Model The GO-PASS model walks coachees through clear goal achievement. It begins with identifying a Goal, exploring Options, creating a Plan, taking Action, building Structure to monitor progress, and celebrating Success to reinforce learning and momentum. RADAR Coaching Model RADAR is a simple and relationally focused coaching model that begins by building Rapport, Asking about Difficulties, Affirming Understanding, and creating a shared plan for the desired Result. It’s especially effective in supportive, person-centered coaching. SHINE Coaching Model SHINE is an original, motivational model focused on transformational coaching. It encourages the coachee to See the Vision, Harness Strengths, Identify Obstacles, Navigate the Path, and Elevate & Evolve, empowering progress with purpose, clarity, and resilience.
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