John Campbell

John Campbell

John Campbell is the Founding Director of Growth Coaching International (GCI), an organisation that provides coaching and coaching services to school leaders and teachers across Australia and now in NZ, the UK, the Middle East, Spain and Central and South America. 
John has been a high school teacher, a curriculum development advisor, a management consultant in the corporate sector and from 2004-2018 was involved in leading the GCI work across Australia. During that period over 60,000 school leaders participated in GCI professional learning programs.He regularly speaks at ‘coaching in education’ events and conferences across Australia and has led workshops and conference keynotes in NZ, the UK, Spain, Asia and the US.
In addition to his teaching degrees, he holds master’s degrees in organizational communication (UTS) and in the psychology of coaching from the University of Sydney.

What topics does John Campbell write about?

He writes non fiction professional development books focused on coaching in education, school leadership and creating conditions for effective learning.

What is a good book to start with by John Campbell?

A recommended starting point is The Leader's Guide to Coaching in Schools: Creating Conditions for Effective Learning, which addresses coaching practice for school leaders and teachers.

Who is the target audience for his books?

His books are aimed at school leaders, teachers, instructional coaches and others involved in education leadership and professional learning.

Are his ideas relevant outside Australia?

Yes. His work is grounded in practical coaching methods and has been used internationally; he has delivered workshops and keynotes in New Zealand, the UK, Spain, Asia and the United States.

What experience and qualifications inform his writing?

He is a former high school teacher, curriculum development advisor and management consultant, founding director of Growth Coaching International, and holds master's degrees in organizational communication and the psychology of coaching.