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Frameworks & Tools

Craig's established frameworks and tools are used in coaching, consulting, professional learning, and facilitation to help leaders examine culture, strengthen adult practice, and build conditions where belonging and accountability can coexist.

G.U.M.B.O. framework visual map: Gather the Stories, Uncover the Norms, Map the Misalignments, Build the Blueprint, Operate in Alignment

Leadership Coaching Framework

G.U.M.B.O.

Gather the Stories · Uncover the Norms · Map the Misalignments · Build the Blueprint · Operate in Alignment

Helping leaders understand what is shaping their practice, where alignment may be breaking down, and what moves are needed to lead with greater clarity and integrity.

Used in: Leadership coaching, executive coaching, leadership-team development

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Leadership Framework

B.R.A.V.E. Leaders Compass

Helping leaders strengthen mindset, practice, community, and conflict repair so brave culture becomes something people can actually experience.

Used in: Leadership coaching, professional learning, consulting, speaking

Take the Brave Leader Readiness Check The Brave Leaders Playbook
BRAVE Principles Framework illustrated scenarios: Belonging, Respect, Advocacy, Visibility, Empathy

Schoolwide Belonging Framework

Braving Forward Matrix

Helping school leaders examine and strengthen schoolwide belonging and safety for LGBTQIA+ students across five key areas: Advocacy, Visibility, Respect, Safety, and Belonging.

Used in: Professional learning, consulting, speaking, book studies

Begin the Brave Spaces Readiness Check Creating Brave Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students
H.E.A.R.T.work™ in Action — Building Schools Where Everyone Thrives: Humanity Recognized, Environment of Inclusion, Amplified Voices, Rituals of Belonging, Together in Leadership

Framework

HEART.work

This framework supports leaders and organizations in examining practice, strengthening alignment, and moving from reflection to action.

Used in: Consulting, professional learning, facilitation

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Framework

CARE

This framework supports leaders and organizations in examining practice, strengthening alignment, and moving from reflection to action.

Used in: Consulting, professional learning, facilitation

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The 4Rs of Repair framework by Craig Aarons-Martin: Recognize, Responsibility, Repair, Rebuild

Organizational Trust Framework

The 4Rs of Repair

This framework supports leaders and organizations in examining practice, strengthening alignment, and moving from reflection to action.

Used in: Consulting, coaching, facilitation, strategic planning

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School leader holding a compass — representing the B.R.A.V.E. Leaders Compass framework in practice

B.R.A.V.E. Leaders Compass

Leadership Framework

The Compass in Practice

Where Is Your Culture Asking for You?

The B.R.A.V.E. Leaders Compass helps leaders examine four dimensions of brave practice — Mindset, Practices, Conflict, and Community — and identify where their culture is calling them to lead more courageously.

Explore the Brave Leaders Playbook

Explore Craig's Frameworks

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