The PD Exchange

Navigating Difficult Coaching Conversations with Confidence (001)

Part of TCEAPresented by Speaker(s): Miguel Guhlin

Even excellent coaches face resistance and challenging conversations that derail progress. This session addresses common sources of teacher resistance, providing evidence-based strategies for building trust during difficult coaching situations. Practice principled pushback techniques, learn to redirect teachers toward effective practices, and maintain collaborative relationships despite tensions. Participants role-play challenging scenarios and leave with conversation scripts, de-escalation strategies, trust-building protocols, and follow-up frameworks for transforming resistance into growth opportunities.

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