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CASE STUDY: 6 Keys to Building a Coaching Culture with Coaches as Leaders Graduate, Tina Peji

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Release Date: 03/10/2026

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This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Tina Peiji. Tina is a highly experienced coach, a graduate of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program and Coaches as Leaders. At the time of recording, she had just graduated from Coaches as Leaders. Tina is also an essential member of the AAICIS A-Team!

These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. 

Tina is currently digging into how to develop a coaching program at her school - from the leadership level. After developing strong coaching skills in her previous schools, she now has the opportunity to think about how she can embrace her leadership to build a school-wide coaching program.

In this episode Tina and Kim talk about...

  • The differences in the ways coaching has been implemented in the schools Tina has worked at

  • The key elements schools coaches and leaders need to be aware of when building a coaching culture

  • What coaches need to consider when starting in a new school

  • How experienced coaches can continue to grow

  • Her recommendations for all coaches

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