Even the best instructional coach can find presence, empathy, and connection challenging to uphold under constant pressure.

In this book, Nathan D. Lang-Raad shares coaching approaches to build stronger partnerships through active mindfulness and empathetic understanding stemming from genuine human connection. Learn tangible ways to handle challenges and reshape resistance, leading to productive outcomes and professional growth.

K–12 instructional coaches can use this book to:

• Adopt coaching practices that foster engaged presence and mindful awareness

• Maintain balance, peace, and self-control amid conflict, stress, and change

• Promote open, respectful communication to build trust and compassion with colleagues

• Exercise patience, loosen expectations, and set realistic goals when adapting to change

• Practice daily gratitude and celebrate all measures of progress in transformational growth

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Cultivating Mindfulness in Coaching

Chapter 2: Fostering Empathy and Positive Growth

Chapter 3: Finding Inner Peace in Challenging Times

Chapter 4: Developing Compassion in Coaching Relationships

Chapter 5: Simplifying Complex Coaching Scenarios

Chapter 6: Adapting With Technology in an Ever-Changing Landscape

Chapter 7: Maintaining Patience in the Coaching Process

Chapter 8: Letting Go of Expectations

Chapter 9: Fostering Gratitude in Coaching Practice

Chapter 10: Building Empathetic Connections Across Diverse Communities

Epilogue: The Continuing Journey of the Empathetic Coach

Appendix

References and Resources

Index