Now What? Bringing It All Together—and Taking Your Next Step Toward Innovation
If you’ve made it this far in the series, chances are something about Leadership Coaching for Innovation has sparked your curiosity—or maybe even your courage. You’ve seen how it works, who it’s for, and why it stands apart from traditional PD. So now what?
The next step is simple—but meaningful: act on that spark.
Whether you already have an idea you’re chasing, a challenge you’re navigating, or just a feeling that there’s something more you could do to serve students, this is your invitation to take the leap.
Because here’s the truth: innovation rarely comes from a lightning bolt. It comes from small, intentional steps—shifting your thinking, testing an idea, reflecting deeply, and trying again. And that kind of work doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in conversation. In partnership. In practice.
That’s what Leadership Coaching for Innovation offers: not a prescription or a playbook, but a trusted thought partner to help you navigate the messiness of change and discover what’s possible in your own context.
In the MiSoundBoard podcast, Don Wotruba and I talked about how lonely leadership can be—and often innovation can feel even lonelier unless you intentionally reach out. So many leaders are doing heroic work behind the scenes, but without anyone to think with, push them, or hold space for their learning. That’s the gap this coaching service is designed to fill.
So, whether you’re ready to define your next move—or just wondering what’s possible—know this: you don’t have to do it alone.
Reach out. Start the conversation. Let’s explore what Leadership Coaching for Innovation could look like for you.
Tovah Sheldon
School Design Strategist
Dr. Tovah Sheldon is a School Design Strategist for Michigan Virtual. For 20+ years, Dr. Sheldon has served pK-12 and higher education as a dynamic leader and educator driving positive change. Her expertise ranges from instruction to capacity building to systems change. She has a passion to cultivate relationships, bring innovation to spaces managing complex change, and promote equity and opportunities for ALL. Additionally, Dr. Sheldon serves on various boards while enjoying time with her family and going on adventures.
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