About Lindsay

Lindsay Deacon is an author, educator, coach, & all-around renaissance woman currently residing in Las Vegas, NV. 

Session Information

Coaching Survival Skills

As a coach, unexpected challenges are inevitable. While many trainings cover the basics, this session is your proactive survival guide for when things go sideways. We’ll navigate the maze of obstacles—big and small—that arise when coaching teachers. From avoiding pat answers to turning tricky situations into opportunities, you’ll leave with practical strategies to tackle everyday challenges and have more fun doing your job.

Listening Like a Pro: Investigative Listening Skills for Everyday Coaching Conversations

This interactive session blends investigative listening and questioning techniques with practical coaching strategies. Drawing from her FBI Citizens Academy experience, Lindsay bridges investigative skills with school leadership realities. Through stories, humor, and hands-on practice, participants will learn to:

• Listen with intention and curiosity
• Ask questions that uncover insight, not just compliance
• Recognize subtle cues that signal trust
• Apply investigative habits to coaching and parent interactions