Coaching: Conquering a Dive

Coaching is a conversation about learning, change and growth. You offer the topic, and Dr. Pogust collaborates with you in finding the action, the commitment and the accountability that supports your goal. Dr. Pogust has accumulated over 3,000 hours of coaching with teachers, literacy coaches, supervisors and administrators.

Where do you want to dive into coaching and make a difference in your life?

An array of results Dr. Pogust's coaching clients have achieved are:

finishing a doctoral dissertation
initiating a critical conversation
pursuing a career decision
embracing a leadership role
strengthening staff relationships
integrating wellness practices into daily living
utilizing small group instruction strategically
embedding physical movement into the structure of learning
using deep listening to meet social/emotional needs of students
delivering effective reading and writing strategies to students in grades K-12

Dr. Pogust's Coaching Skills

Creating an emotionally safe environment

Listening deeply to your needs

Questioning that clarifies your thinking

Building on existing accomplishments

Exploring perspectives for possibilities

Forwarding pursuable actions

Deepening learning and growth

Checking in on progress

“What I appreciate most about Aili is her humanity. I always leave her company feeling positive and energized.”

— S. Vitella

“Working with Dr. Pogust has been an invaluable experience. Learning how to carefully examine a concern and finding the heart of the matter truly assists you with developing a plan of action that is attainable.”

— J. Murin

“Dr. Pogust creates a safe space for those whom she mentors. I always feel heard when we are having a conversation, and I know that any information shared will remain confidential. During a coaching session, Dr. Pogust’s questions help me to more deeply probe my thinking, and her insights support me as I work toward a deeper understanding of professional and personal matters.”

— M. Strong