Meet your guides

Cath Grealy

Coach and Consultant

Cath is an experienced educator. She has extensive experience as an Early Childhood Teacher, Primary Teacher, Curriculum Support Teacher, Education Officer: Curriculum and Senior Education officer: Teacher Quality.

Cath’s qualifications include Diploma of Teaching (E.C.). Bachelor of Educational Studies, Master of Learning Innovation and she is an Accredited Coach with Growth Coaching International.

Contact:

cath.guidesontheside@gmail.com

0423959297

Paul Drewniak

Experienced Former Principal

Paul has been an exemplary principal for 20 years, receiving the Brisbane Catholic Education Excellence Award for Leadership in 2018. 

As principal across several schools, Paul has expertise in supporting students from CALD backgrounds and those with disability. While principal he promoted professional learning to build the capability of his staff team. 

Paul has gained several qualifications including Diploma of Teaching, a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts: Theology.

Contact:

paul.guidesontheside@gmail.com

0416197636

Nicole De Domenico

Teacher, Coach and Learning support.

Nicole is currently working part time in a primary school. She has specialist experience in Physical Education and Inclusion. In her spare time, she coaches basketball teams. 

Nicole’s qualifications include an Arts Degree, a Diploma of Teaching, and she is an Accredited Coach with Growth Coaching International.

Contact:

nicole.guidesontheside@gmail.com

0402142099

Who we are

A group of experienced educators who provide online and face-to-face coaching and mentoring support for early career principals, middle leaders and teachers

We work with you to progress your school culture by 

  • providing reassurance, encouragement and feedback

  • boosting positive ways of working with staff and community

  • sharing effective delegation processes that increase productivity 

  • building in accountability to ensure quality

What we do

We have a guiding orientation which

  • uses an appreciative inquiry model

  • accelerates leadership development

  • enhances staff performance processes 

  • aligns purpose with compliance 

  • facilitates team building at staff and leadership level

  • strengthens strategic planning 

  • assists with implementation of the school vision

How we work

Having a coach or mentor helps you to:

  • balance the personal and professional labour of leadership 

  • promote a positive school and community culture

  • focus on how to improve student outcomes

  • master your workload ​

  • accelerate leadership development

Services

Goal Setting

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Team formation

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New staff support

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Coaching and Mentoring

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Vision and Mission

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Staff Charter

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Receive a complimentary session by emailing us to arrange a suitable time.

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Feedback from clients

  • I love how Cath made me feel confident and positive in achieving my goal. She has an incredible ability to help people see their own strengths! Thanks Cath

    Jessica Trounson St Joseph’s Park Ave

  • When I first came in, I was really nervous about it (setting goals) because I’d never done them before. I thought that there would be this pressure to make sure I did exactly what we talked about. But it’s been a surprise - it didn’t feel so overwhelming. The way you broke it down into the little steps. It was just a good and easy process

    Alyse Year 2 teacher

  • It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.

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