Work With Craig
Leadership Support for the Work That Cannot Be Solved With Another Program
Craig Aarons-Martin helps schools, districts, nonprofits, foundations, associations, public agencies, and mission-driven organizations strengthen leadership, culture, belonging, adult practice, and implementation. The work begins with the real challenge — not a prepackaged solution.
Start Here
What Brings You Here?
Start with the challenge you are trying to solve. You do not need to arrive with the final scope already designed.
Our culture and adult practice are not aligned
For organizations navigating trust, retention, belonging, conflict, repair, or inconsistent adult practice.
Explore Consulting & Professional LearningI need leadership support for myself or my team
For leaders who need clarity, challenge, reflection, accountability, and practical support.
Explore Leadership CoachingWe have a strategy, retreat, or change effort to lead
For organizations needing planning, stakeholder engagement, facilitation, alignment, or implementation support.
Explore Strategic Planning & FacilitationWe need a speaker who can move the room
For conferences, associations, districts, foundations, nonprofits, and civic institutions.
Explore Speaking & KeynotesEngagement Options
Ways to Work With Craig
Consulting & Professional Learning
Organizational culture, adult practice, belonging, trust, conflict, and implementation.
Explore Consulting & Professional LearningLeadership Coaching
Individual and team coaching for leaders navigating complexity, transition, and growth.
Explore Leadership CoachingStrategic Planning & Facilitation
Planning, retreats, stakeholder engagement, alignment, and change facilitation.
Explore Strategic Planning & FacilitationSpeaking & Keynotes
Keynotes, conference sessions, and leadership talks for education and mission-driven audiences.
Explore Speaking & KeynotesBook-Based Engagements
Book talks, workshops, cohorts, and bulk engagements built around The Brave Leaders Playbook.
Bring a Book Into Your OrganizationStrategic Partnerships
Foundations, sponsors, associations, and institutions exploring deeper collaboration.
Discuss a Strategic Partnership
Experience That Moves Beyond Theory
Craig Aarons-Martin
Craig is a former teacher, principal, executive director/superintendent, leadership coach, author, and civic leader. He is the founder and CEO of CCM Education Group Consulting LLC — a Massachusetts-based, certified minority-owned firm serving schools, districts, nonprofits, foundations, associations, and mission-driven organizations nationally.
His work is grounded in what leadership demands when the stakes are real, the relationships matter, and the culture must change. He does not bring a program. He brings a practice.
Former principal and executive director/superintendent
Certified minority-owned business enterprise
Author of The Brave Leaders Playbook
National consultant, coach, and keynote speaker
Begin With a Book
Build the Work Around It
The Brave Leaders Playbook can serve as more than an individual reading experience. It can become the foundation for shared learning, leadership reflection, courageous conversation, and stronger organizational practice.
Book talks, workshops, cohorts, keynotes, and bulk engagements are available for districts, organizations, associations, and leadership programs.
The Frameworks Behind the Work
Intellectual Property That Drives Practice
Craig's frameworks are not theoretical. They are tools built from practice — designed to help leaders build culture, navigate complexity, and move values into action.
For Foundations, Sponsors, and Strategic Partners
Deeper Collaboration Is Possible
Foundations, sponsors, associations, and institutions exploring multi-year partnerships, sponsored engagements, or co-designed leadership initiatives are welcome to reach out directly.
Start With a Tool
Not Ready to Reach Out Yet?
Start with a free leadership reflection. Each tool is connected to a specific pathway — choose the one that fits where you are right now.
Leadership Coaching
G.U.M.B.O. Leadership Reflection
A reflection for leaders considering coaching and seeking greater clarity about the stories, norms, and misalignments shaping their leadership.
Culture & Belonging
Brave Spaces Readiness Check
A role-based reflection for educators and leaders examining schoolwide practice around LGBTQIA+ student safety, belonging, advocacy, visibility, and respect.
Brave Leadership
Brave Leader Readiness Check
A leadership reflection connected to The Brave Leaders Playbook, the B.R.A.V.E. Principles, and the Brave Leaders Compass.
The Process
What Happens Next
01
Book a Discovery Call
A focused 30-minute conversation to understand your challenge, your context, and whether Craig is the right fit.
02
Receive a Tailored Proposal
Craig designs a scope that fits your actual challenge — not a prepackaged program.
03
Begin the Work
Consulting, coaching, facilitation, speaking, or a combination — built around what your organization actually needs.