The PD Exchange

Navigating Difficult Coaching Conversations with Confidence (001)


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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