Create schools that thrive year after year
Leadership coaching for principals who want to develop leaders and build a culture where ownership is shared — so their school’s success doesn’t depend on them alone.
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You’re passionate about what you do and the difference that your school makes in students’ lives.
Yet, leading your school year after year has become a source of stress rather than fulfillment.
You’re firefighting and fielding complaints all day…
…solving every problem, making every decision, instead of moving the needle on what really matters.
It’s time to
STOP spending all your time managing today’s problems and
START building tomorrow’s school!
And that’s where I come in…
ABOUT ME
I’m Tim Schwarz.
A LEADERSHIP COACH FOR PRINCIPALS
I offer customized leadership coaching for principals ready to lead their school to greater success …by creating healthy adult culture and shared responsibility for results.
My work is grounded in 20 years in education - as a teacher, administrator, and coach and one core belief:
Your school's success can't rest on your shoulders alone. You need your staff to share in your vision, and in the responsibility for making it real.
If you're ready to shift from doer and driver of results to enabler and developer of a team that creates those results together - in a culture where everyone is flourishing, including you- I'm here to help you make it happen.
What Clients Say About Working With Me
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Tim helps me think through significant leadership challenges with practical frameworks and deep listening. He coaches me, not just the situation.
Chris Torino | Head of School, The Blake School, Former Assistant Head of School, The Episcopal Academy
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I appreciated Tim’s willingness to go beyond the common coaching techniques. The personalized approach made things feel authentic, relevant, and applicable.
Kemi Nonez | Durham Academy
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What makes Tim's coaching distinct is that he doesn't simply solve problems or provide leadership advice—he helps leaders understand themselves. He surfaces blind spots, balances challenge with grace, and helps people take ownership without shame. That combination is rare, and it's what makes his coaching so impactful.
Lindsey Harrison | Participate Learning
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I liked the balance of mindfulness and goal/setting/accountability. Tim is clear and helped me to see what it was that I needed to work on.
Dan Gilson | Durham Academy
Let’s work together to
Transform Your Leadership for Greater Impact
Through my Signature 1:1 Leadership Coaching program, you’ll:
Build a clear path to your goals
Based on a comprehensive assessment of your current strengths and challenges, we’ll build a customized plan to accelerate your leadership & achieve your school’s goals.
Receive expert guidance and support
Through our leadership coaching sessions, you’ll master the mindset and skills to lead with grounded confidence and build a self-sustaining team.
Achieve sustained school progress
Retain your best teachers and improve student performance. Get your time and passion for education back. Become the principal you’ve always imagined yourself to be.
Optional add-ons to support your team include:
✔ Keynotes
✔ Workshops
✔ Group coaching
✔ Meeting facilitation
Ready to build a school that can thrive without depending on you?
REAL LEADERS. REAL RESULTS.
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After 17 years as a head of school, I felt like I had hit a plateau. I wanted to build greater trust and teamwork with our restructured leadership team. Tim helped me give clear, direct feedback, stay connected through difficult conversations, and lead with greater presence and confidence. Every coaching session gave me useful insights.
Michael Ulku-Steiner | Head of School Durham Academy
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Before I started coaching, important priorities kept getting bullied by the urgency of school life. Through coaching, I've learned to prioritize what matters most while becoming more self-aware and aligned as a leader. Tim provides focused accountability without ever making it feel punitive.
Cotton Bryan | Principal, Woods Charter School
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Our leadership team was struggling with resistance to change, difficult conversations, and overreliance on senior leaders for decisions. Working with Tim transformed our team’s leadership. We built stronger skills around candid feedback, proactive leadership, and accountability. Tim has been the most effective consultant I've worked with in creating measurable change toward our goals.
Kristen Klein | Associate Head of School, Durham Academy
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I was experiencing burnout and seriously questioning whether I wanted to stay in education. Tim’s coaching helped me regain perspective, move into a new leadership role I'm passionate about, and develop the leadership skills that propelled me into positions I never expected.
Matthew Bagot | Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Jefferson RISE Charter School
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Starting in a new senior leadership position, I had the skills but not the confidence to fully own the role. Through Tim’s coaching, I now walk into meetings with confidence and a true sense of belonging. I'm more assured in my decisions and more aligned in my leadership.
Meghan Fulton | Director of Administrative Operations, Durham Academy
Learn With Me
Actionable inspiration and practical tips to help school principals transform their leadership and build the schools they always wanted.
Stop Putting Off the Difficult Conversation You Needed to Have Yesterday!
You know the conversation you need to have with your staff member. Their performance can’t continue like this, but you also can’t afford to damage the relationship or create more drama.
Now you just need to know what to say.
Grab this FREE guide, created just for school leaders, and get the step-by-step guidance you need to walk into that conversation clear, confident, and ready to turn things around.
Move beyond generic leadership advice.
Work with an experienced leadership coach who truly gets you.
Schedule a complimentary call and let’s get started.
I am based in Lake Tahoe, CA, and work with clients across the country. I'd love to hear from you and discuss how I can help you build the team and the school you’ve always wanted.
📞 504.535.4365
🗓 Ready to work with me? Schedule a Complimentary Consultation to learn more about my services