Professional Development
Emotional Intelligence | Trust | Leadership Development Coaching ServicesAbout Me
Unleash The Power of Coaching™
We all depend on each other. Every good thing accomplished within a school is accomplished through people working together. In a highly interactive environment, like a school, teachers, students, and administrators can have fun while learning, making decisions, and maintaining a positive social environment. This requires trust and a level of emotional intelligence. The premise of these programs is that schools are healthier and more productive when their relationships are strong and everyone achieves together.
Growing Your Own Leaders
All teachers are leaders. Educators lead by example, act as mentors and coaches, communicate expectations, make others feel safe to speak up, inspire those around them, and challenge people to think. However, these emotional intelligence and leadership skills do not always come naturally. If anything, skills that many educators and leaders need are developed over years of experience and through lessons learned in the classroom. Mr. Riggs works with teachers to develop these high-impact critical skills.
Mr. Riggs is an incredibly outstanding educator! His care for his students and ability to make very rigorous curriculum achievable is second to none. He is a compassionate educator who has developed our Biomedical Science into a program that many students want to be a part of. He never seeks out accolades for himself, and truly works for his students each day to give them a competitive advantage for their future endeavors. – Dr. Kenneth Hindenburg
Top 3 Requested Professional Development Trainings
“Bruce’s new course, Emotional Intelligence for New Teachers, is worth the time and the money. Not only will Bruce teach you how to develop trust, he will coach you to recognize key moments during the day that lead you to acting with integrity rather than fear. You get the class and Bruce. He is a proven resource. He has many tools in the chest and will stick his neck out to help teachers. Bottom line, this is the best training course that I’ve invested in! Bruce is a dynamic coach!”
Emotional Intelligence Professional development workshops & 1-on-1 Coaching
Mr. Riggs developed this highly effective course with over 60,000 hrs of fieldwork as a corporate leader, Senior Adjunct professor, and High School teacher. Practical and career-changing. Teachers who attend this program will learn a set of time tested principles that will change the way they view their performance in the classroom. You will grow in self-understanding, confidence, personal effectiveness and the ability to handle the challenges in the classroom.
Classroom Leadership Training for Educators.
Leadership is a rich and meaningful word. It stirs up a sense of idealism, excitement, hope and courage. It is a word that inspires us to be our best, a word that we associate with those who have made the greatest difference in our lives. We train new teachers to create a classroom environment of excellence.
Creating Excellence through Trust & Collaboration
Our #1 requested training. Change your culture and results with this highly effective 1-day training opportunity! Mr. Riggs developed this highly effective course with over 60,000 hrs of fieldwork as a corporate leader, Senior Adjunct professor, and High School teacher. Practical and career-changing.
“Bruce-Thank you for presenting at this year’s Regional Conference. I really enjoyed your session and your approach to training new leaders…particularly your emphasis on “orientation”. Your presentation on TRUST was engaging & insightful and I just wanted to say thank you and encourage you to keep doing what you are doing!” Martha Getz Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce
“Bruce’s training on Emotional Intelligence for New Leaders is absolutely worth the time and the money. Not only will Bruce teach you how to develop trust – he changed my thinking in respect to leadership. His course on trust is outstanding! You get the class and Bruce. He is a proven resource in the Biomedical world. He has many contacts and will stick his neck out to help his students. Bottom line, this is the best training course that I’ve invested in. I highly recommend Bruce Riggs” – Kellen L, Tulsa, OK
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should teachers develop emotional intelligence?
A teacher should develop emotional intelligence to build strong, supportive relationships with students, manage classroom dynamics effectively, and create a positive learning environment. By understanding and regulating their own emotions, teachers can respond calmly to challenges, model empathy, and help students feel safe and respected. Emotional intelligence also enables teachers to recognize and respond to students’ emotional needs, which supports academic success and personal growth. This is a vital for emerging leaders.
How Do I Know if Professional develop & Coaching Is Right for Me?
Do You Only Work With teachers?
No. I continue to serve the medical technology community, higher education, and public school teachers.
Do You Offer Ongoing coaching Services?
Yes. I will provide ongoing coaching to emerging leaders, and teachers striving to improve classroom management skills.
Do you speak at educational conferences, community events, and local chambers?
Yes.