D . Harrigan Associates
  • who are we
  • the team
  • for business professionals
    • Performing Under Pressure; Developing Mental Toughness
    • Take Control of Your Workday and your Life
    • The Balanced Professional - making work/life balance work
    • Expert Performance - how to get there.
    • Student Absenteeism - strategies and solutions >
      • for educators >
        • Finding time - an interactive session for principals and their secretaries
        • Performing under pressure; developing mental toughness
        • The Balanced School Leader ; finding time for you and your family.
        • Grad Rate Improvement and Dropout reduction - a K-12 approach
  • workshops
  • mental toughness training
  • mental skills training for pickleball
  • E -Course: Performing Under Pressure
  • coaching
    • for business professionals
    • for educators
    • free session?
  • testimonials
  • contact
  • blog
Do you need support and feedback on:

   - creating a culture of instructional excellence
   - productivity and peak performance issues.
   - conflict and problem resolution
   - difficult personnel issues.
   - career advancement or transition
   - toxic cultures.
   - resistant staff.
   - leading and managing change.
   - workload and life balance issues.

My coaching philosophy is based on a confidential, trustful relationship that enables an open and honest conversation about growth areas, personal and professional issues and obstacles that prevent you from becoming the best you can be. It involves  discussing the undiscussables, asking the tough questions and uncovering the elephants in the room. My approach helps you understand that the answers lie within you. Coaching is about change and focuses on the future. Change occurs in small actions and happens when we change what we do, what we think and believe and how we see the world.

I have had over 25 years of experience as a Principal ( secondary and elementary) and as a District Principal ( K-12). I understand the political reality, the context and the daily demands that  you are facing as a school leader.

Please contact me for details of the coaching process.

Testimonials:

" As an executive coach I have found his assistance to be transformative. He was quick to help me indentify my strengths and skills. . He encouraged me to take risks and at other times to sit back . His focus is on  understanding and on action and the future. He has helped me become a better leader." 
-  Irene I. Vice principal.

 " Denis helped me focus on the  things that mattered. He is skillful at asking the right questions at the right time.I was able to reflect on my situation and discover a new direction."
   Dr. John F. District Principal.
        
        
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