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In this #coachbetter 5 Minute Friday episode, Diana shares four strategies to consider when moving beyond 'working with the willing' and engaging teachers who might not feel ready for the coaching process. "Working with the willing" is an effective strategy for teachers to build a culture of coaching in a school but it has its limitations. Coaches must take the initiative to step out of their comfort zone and engage teachers who may need support in stepping out of theirs. Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Dr. Will Deyamport, host of the Dr. Will Show, documentary filmmaker, and Instructional Technologist at Hattiesburg Public School District. They talk about the importance of understanding that the work we do as educators has value, and the lessons Dr. Will has learned from working with, and becoming an, edupreneur. Kim and Dr. Will also chat about the importance of being a relentless learner and the value of 24/7 access to learning opportunities in digital spaces - for both teachers and students. If you're passionate about professional growth and want to instill that "relentless learner" energy in your school community, you're going to love this episode! Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this first #coachbetter Tips episode, Kim talks about the ways that coaching is leadership, inspired by many of the conversations she had with successful women leaders for our new Women Who Lead program. During those conversations, she was reminded again and again that the skills we build as coaches, are actually leadership skills and can be applied in many different settings. Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tara Waudby, Head of School at Riffa Views International School in Bahrain. Tara is an inspirational leader who lives and breathes the mission of her school. Kim and Tara explore one of the initiatives at her school that Tara is most excited about, Ignite Day. This non-traditional school day placed in the middle of the week provides many opportunities for all community members to engage in personalized learning. It's also a perfect example of completely re-thinking the way learning can look in a future-forward school. Tara is also facilitating our next cohort of our COETAIL (Certificate of Educational Technology and Information Literacy) program. Stay tuned to the end of the conversation to hear more about why Tara is so passionate about COETAIL (and why you should join our next cohort!). Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this episode, Kim shares all about the new exciting developments we're making here at Eduro Learning for the #coachbetter community, as well as giving you an overview to our exciting lineup for semester two of season two!

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristin Ziemke, a teacher and learning innovation specialist in Chicago. Kristin is passionate about literacy and how we can support students in developing a biliterate brain which can transition seamlessly between traditional and digital literacy skills! They discuss the ways we can use technology tools as "equity machines", the layering of critical literacy skills including consumption and creation, and building a culture of coaching to empower teachers to take risks with new innovations in learning. For those that are interested in the connections between traditional and digital literacy skills, and want to explore the transferable skills between them, this is the episode for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim discusses taking a coaching approach in leadership with Emily MacLean, Deputy Head of Junior School in Melbourne, Australia. This is a unique opportunity to hear from a school leader who is also actively coaching. In this conversation they discuss the importance of growth mindset, particularly within low staff turnover rates, the power of regular coaching conversations for professional growth, and where coaching fits in the process of teacher appraisal. This conversation is an in-depth look at how leaders can make coaching an integral part of their daily work - relevant for coaches and leaders alike! Find the show notes for this episode here.

It's almost been a year that we've been remote learning and things are still changing, we're still learning and encountering new surprises during this pandemic. This #coachbetter episode connects us back to our episodes from the spring - even though we've been in it for a while, we're still constantly preparing to go remote, and this highlights the interplay between remote and F2F learning, particularly in our coaching practice. We have five of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Amy, Tim, Diana, Ben, and Will, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! Since many of the schools we were in are back to face-to-face instruction, we also wanted to highlight the transition back to on-site school after an extended period of remote learning. We talk about what worked and what didn't during remote learning, as well as the experiences coming back to in-person learning this academic year! Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Tonya Gilchrist, Information Literacy Consultant and experienced literacy and technology coach about Tonya's work with schools around the world, and what she's learned about building a coaching culture. They also talk about the challenge of "impostor syndrome" as a coach and the importance of being a lifelong learner. If you're looking for concrete examples of how to build a coaching culture, as well as how to strengthen your practice as a coach, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

This #coachbetter features episode Allison Rodman, founder of The Learning Loop and author of Personalized Professional Learning: A Job-Embedded Pathway for Elevating Teacher Voice. Allison has extensive experience in personalizing professional learning, and shares her key recommendations including for group PD settings. If you facilitate professional learning in any context, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

This episode features Alysa Perraras, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Coach at The Columbus School in Columbia. Over the past year, Alysa has worked with all stakeholder groups to build a vision and framework for social justice across the school. Kim and Alysa discuss in-depth, how Alysa and her school community are building the systems needed to create "agents of change" including reflective prompts coaches and teachers can use to consider how we can bring a lens of justice and equity into every subject area. If you are curious about how to implement wide scale, school wide change, in particular through the lens of social justice and equity, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

If you are interested in bringing an equity lens to your coaching, this episode is for you! Kim has a conversation with Darnell Fine, an Instructional Coach at Singapore American School. Darnell is currently working on his doctorate in educational leadership from USC grounded in racial justice scholarship! They discuss the relationship between education, coaching and equity, successful strategies coaches can use when working to bring an equity lens to our coaching conversations with teachers - as well as pitfalls to avoid, how to identify if schools really are living their mission, and how to start these kinds of conversations on a school-wide level - including with parents. Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this episode of #coachbetter Kim chats with Nneka Johnson, Director of Innovation at the International School Dhakar in Sudan. Relationships are the key to coaching with impact and Nneka shares how she has been able to make great strides in her school in a very small amount of time because of the relationships she builds. Nneka also discusses the evolution of the role of Technology Director to Director of Innovation, the changes she has been able to establish at ISD during her tenure, and the expectations she has for teaching and learning this academic year during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are working on building deep relationships with our colleagues - in a virtual or face-to-face setting, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this episode, Kim talks with Dr. Sawsan Jaber, Founder of Education Unfiltered and High School English teacher in the Chicago area. They discuss, in-depth, how to get started bringing social justice conversations into your classroom, the value of vulnerability as an educator, and the power of technology as a tool for equity in all subject areas If you are interested in supporting teachers in having these kinds of conversations, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

This #coachbetter episode features Ken Shelton, who is currently working with schools around the world on technology, equity, and inclusion. Ken's extensive background with many different school communities provides lots of insight for those of us working towards social justice, and in particular through the lens of technology for equity. If you are interested in coaching for social justice and tech equity, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this #coachbetter episode we're chatting with four of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Tim, Ben, Kim and Maggie, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! We talk through the different approaches we take when working with teams as compared to how we work with individuals, the strategies we use to effectively facilitate meetings and the prep work that goes into making those meetings successful, as well as the ways we can support the professional growth of a team by thinking about team dynamics. Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this episode, Clint and Kim chat about what a return to school in such uncertain times may look like, particularly for coaches who may be working in a hybrid or remote model, as well as the themes for our first semester of podcasts for this academic year. Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this episode we're highlighting some great moments from upcoming #coachbetter conversations to give you a sneak peek into our second "official" season of #coachbetter. We'll take you on a quick tour of the guests and the episodes so you have some context for the conversations. Not every episode is included here, but you'll get an overview of our two key themes for the semester: how coaching can support social justice work in our school communities and how coaching and leadership intersect in many different ways.

Today on #coachbetter we're chatting with Stuart McAlpine, Director of Teaching & Learning at UWCSEA. Stuart his perspective on the way that both Cognitive Coaching and Instructional Coaching support teacher professional growth at UWCSEA. We talk about the critical importance of leadership demonstrating an understanding and belief in the power of coaching to build a culture of coaching, and the ways that coaches can help school leaders understand why coaching is so important for teacher professional growth. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today on #coachbetter we're chatting with Jim Laney, Head of School at the American Embassy School in New Delhi. This conversation was a powerful reflection on the importance of seeing ourselves as learners - and the value that coaching can bring to that experience. Jim shares his experience being coached, and building a coaching culture as a school leader. His perspective about the value of coaches, and the ways that many middle level leaders in schools are also coaches helps shine a light on the importance of learning how to be a better coach. If you're supporting school leaders who are looking to better understand the value of coaching, this episode is full of great ideas! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today, Clint and I are chatting with Stéphane Vermeulin, Lower School Digital Learning Coach at International School Luxembourg. Stéphane has had a wide variety of experiences, including teaching at the university level and extensive work with Cultures of Thinking with Ron Richard, and he brings them all together in his approach to coaching. Our conversation highlights the critical importance of building a trusting environment through the actions you take and the language you use. We move back and forth between Stéphane's role as Activator for Thinking and Learning and his Digital Coaching role to highlight how each one supports the other. This conversation is a deep look at how, even the very small actions we take as coaches have a big impact on the coaching culture. Find the show notes for this episode here.

How can instructional coaches effectively partner with building admin who are stretched thin? We all know how busy our school leaders are, so we took this with a positive frame and strategized 6 ways that can coaches be a positive addition to a school leader's busy day. If you are looking for more ways to support your building leaders and develop strong professional relationships, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today, Clint and I are chatting with Ana María Gach, Middle School Digital Media Teacher at Singapore American School in Singapore. Our conversation covered a lot of ground, including the awesomeness of being a middle school teacher, the challenges of representing diversity in educational contexts, and the realities of sometimes feeling left out of the coaching loop when you're a specialist teacher. Ana María shares several concrete examples of what makes coaching a transformative experience, particularly for teachers who are in the fine arts. If you're looking for ways to reach out to your specialists, or you just love middle school, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today we're chatting with Liz Cho, Principal of Teaching and Learning at Korea International School. In this conversation we talk in depth about how Liz and her colleagues have built a cohesive coaching culture throughout the school. From examining the research, to reflecting on school-based practices, to hiring the right staff, and building understanding among admin and teachers. We cover every stage of the development of the coaching program at Korea International School. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today we're sharing our 5th episode in our ongoing series featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region. The teachers, coaches and school leaders on this call have been remote learning for up to 3 months already and many are getting ready to start back to school in the next few days and weeks. Today we talk about what returning to school may look like for the foreseeable future, including the procedures for safe face-to-face learning, the realities of being back to school with expectations for social distancing, and the different ways schools are managing hybrid learning (online & face to face). We also discuss some of the positive outcomes from remote learning that we'd like to see continue next academic year. Watch (or listen to) our previous episodes to hear how things have evolved over time, and keep up with new posts and resources on our Remote Learning page at bit.ly/eduroesc. To hear the full conversations, subscribe to #coachbetter wherever you get your podcasts or head over to #coachbetter.tv. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Welcome back to another episode of Coach Better! Today we're chatting with Shaun Kirkwood, Director of Educational Technology at Atlanta International School. This was a comprehensive conversation about how coaches and school leaders can not only build a coaching culture, but also track the impact of the work that coaches do. Shaun shares a wide variety of strategies that all coaches can use to ensure that the value of their role is clear to all stakeholders in the community. Shaun's focus on building personal relationships through incidental conversations is a great reminder that each action we take helps us build a coaching culture. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out our website at coachbetter.tv for more resources to help you #coachbetter! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today Clint and I are chatting with James Macdonald, Senior Vice President of Education at GEMS Education. Clint and I worked with James when he was Head of School at Yokohama International School in Japan, and I was fortunate to work with him again when he was Head of School at NIST here in Bangkok. Today's conversation explores the different elements of coaching that are essential to be an effective leader - and how your coaching expertise can help make you a better leader. James's extensive experience with a wide variety of school cultures and curriculums allowed us to have a far reaching conversation about when and where coaching fits best. For school leaders or coaches interested in understanding how and when to invest in coaching as an educational intervention, this episode is for you! If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out our website at coachbetter.tv for more resources to help you #coachbetter! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter. Today I'm chatting with Annalee Higgenbottom, currently 6-12 Instructional Technology Coach and Tech Coordinator at Shanghai American School, Pudong Campus. Annalee has had a very diverse educational background and this conversation highlights the many ways her experience has influenced her development as a coach. From balancing her introverted nature with her passionate enthusiasm for learning to her focus on understanding her colleagues as individuals to build positive coaching relationships and the importance of selecting just the right coaching "hat" to wear at the right time, this interview is full of practical experiences and strategies for new and experienced coaches alike! If you enjoy this episode, make sure to check out coachbetter.tv for more resources to help you #coachbetter! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Hello Coaches! Welcome back to the #coachbetter podcast! Today we're chatting about the differences between working with students and working with adults. We have four of our superstar coaches from the podcast: Will, Tim, Ben and Maggie, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! This conversation was prompted by a question in our #coachbetter Facebook group: "How is Working with Adults Different Than Working With Students?" We talk through the challenges many of us faced in transitioning from a teaching to a coaching role, the important elements to consider when working with adults, and the strategies and tips we have learned on our coaching journeys! If you have questions about coaching, please join our Facebook group, or message us on any of the social media platforms @edurolearning! If you enjoy today's episode, you're going to love our new resource for instructional coaches at coachbetter.tv/start. As requested by our listeners, we're compiling all of our coaching resources in one place just for you - and we're just getting started, so check back often for more content! Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this #coachbetter episode, we sit down with a panel of educators to think about what remote learning might do to shift our assessment practices. If you have been thinking about how to assess, what to assess and why to assess, this episode will provide you a glimpse into the thinking of different schools. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! In today's episode, Clint and I are chatting with Lynn Sawyer, experienced Cognitive Coach and international education consultant. Lynn has worked with Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools for almost her entire educational career and this conversation gave us an amazing breadth of understanding of not only the history and evolution of Cognitive Coaching, but also many practical takeaways for how to implement this practice in your coaching right away. Both Clint and I were re-inspired to dig deeper into Cognitive Coaching again after being reminded how powerful the process can be when implemented successfully. If you're an instructional coach looking for practical strategies for how to help mediate teachers thinking, this is the episode for you! If you enjoy today's episode, don't miss our 2020 cohort of The Coach Microcredential! Registration ends on 12 April 2020, so you only have two weeks left to join! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today we're chatting with Holly Fraser Primary School Educational Technology Coach at International School of Zug and Luzern. Holly shares both the rewards and challenges of building a coaching culture, where often she feels like she has to "sell" the value of tech to her teaching colleagues, but once they can see the impact, the motivation and enthusiasm builds. As an Early Years specialist, Holly understands the challenges of using technology with younger learners and this episode highlights some of the specific strategies that she has used to make those experiences successful for both students and teachers. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Today I'm chatting with Joel Bevans, ES Curriculum Coordinator at the International School of Panama. Joel has had a wide variety of experiences, including extensive work with Cultures of Thinking through Harvard's Project Zero, and he brings them all together in his approach to school leadership and coaching. Our conversation highlights the importance of customizing your coaching approach for every school setting and individual teacher that you work with. You might notice a little bit of delay early on in the call, and some background noise - we had some internet challenges, but we powered through! If you're interested in deepening your culture of thinking, through a coaching model, this is the conversation for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today we're sharing another episode in our bonus series about emergency school closures due to COVID-19. As requested in our last call, today's conversation features Heads of School and school leaders from around Asia, Europe and the Middle East to get a school leader perspective on these ongoing closures. We had school leaders in all different stages of the closure process: 6 weeks closed, 2 weeks closed, and preparing to close. We talked about the key learnings school leaders have uncovered in their experiences and planning, as well as recommendations for schools currently preparing to close. Listen to the previous episodes to see where this all started. Keep up with all of our resources on our website at: coachbetter.tv.

James shared his experience building a coaching culture from the ground up in the new East Campus of United World College Southeast Asia, and then how he's creating that culture in an existing school in his new role at GEMS in Switzerland. In every action, James prioritizes kindness and positive assumptions, and it's clear from his intentional (and often informal) interactions with his colleagues and community stakeholders that he's a leadership role model for any coaching environment. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today we are chatting with Kimberly House, ES & MS Tech Coach at Bavarian International School in Munich. Kimberly has been at BIS for 25 years and has a unique perspective on the changes in coaching culture based on her extensive experience in one school community. Kimberly shares many strategies for adapting with that change as a coach, from staying motivated when you're the only coach in the building, to finding your "bright sparks" who are engaged in learning with you, and finding pathways to work with every teacher. This episode is a must listen for anyone who works with teachers who have been in the same school setting for many years. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today we're sharing a follow up to our roundtable discussion featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region, currently dealing with ongoing emergency school closures due to COVID-19. We talked about the success, continued struggles and most importantly the key learning that schools likely to close should consider. We had lots more that we wanted to chat about, so we'll be having another follow up soon! Listen to the first episode to see where this all started, and keep up with new posts and resources on our resource page at bit.ly/eduroesc. Find the show notes for this episode here.

We have four of our superstar guests from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals, Tim, Diana, Marcello and Maggie, so you get a wide range of perspectives and experiences! This conversation was prompted by a question in our #coachbetter Facebook group: "How can I move my school from just "having coaches" to "building a coaching culture"? We talk through the difference between just "having coaches" as compared to a "coaching culture" as well as a 5 step process for taking your school from one to the other! If you have questions about coaching, please join our Facebook group, or message us on any of the social media platforms @edurolearning! Find the show notes for this episode here.

As coaches, we're always walking a fine line between uncovering a teacher's experience and knowledge and sharing our own advice and strategies. We talked about the challenges of managing these deeper conversations with our chronically time-poor colleagues, and how we can tailor our work as coaches to the needs of each teacher we work with. For coaches looking to find master a deep reflective coaching conversation - with all it's pauses and opportunities for reflection, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.

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On #coachbetter today we have a thoughtful conversation about innovation and change in well-established schools with Daniela Silva, Director of Innovation at Collegio FDR, American School of Lima, Peru. We talk about the importance of presenting change, not as a loss, but as an opportunity to grow. Daniela and her team at Collegio FDR are bringing in tons of exciting innovations while ensuring that the entire school community is on board with both the process and the outcome. For coaches that are working on implementing large scale change in their schools, this podcast highlights many of the key elements that the team at Collegio FDR found so effective. Find the show notes for this episode here.

A panel of educators discusses the ways The Coach has shaped their journey. This reflection on the need and the power of relevant professional development will help you look back on your own journey of growth as an educator. Find the show notes for this episode here.

This is a #coachbetter roundtable discussion featuring educators working in international schools in the Asia region, and how they are handling extended closures due to the Coronavirus. We talked about everything from logistics and structure of online learning, to the community and mental health aspect of dealing with long term closures. Find the show notes for this episode here.

On this week's #coachbetter episode school leader Stacy Stephens explains the way her school decided on a coaching model. Stacy offers insight on ways to define a vision for instructional coaches. She speaks to the importance of taking time and gathering perspectives. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today's conversation focuses on what instructional coaches can do to help establish a culture of coaching. Our guest, Kim Lelek gives practical advice for any leader or coach who has ever wondered how they can inspire and transform student learning. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today's conversation goes to the heart of school culture. Our conversation explores ways to bring your school mission to life, make teachers and students feel like it is ok to laugh and take risks. Chris Lehmann is the CEO of the Science Leadership Academy Schools. Learn more about his journey as an educator. Find the show notes for this episode here.

Today we have a conversation about when, why, and how you might provide difficult feedback to teachers, as a coach. We have four of our superstar guests from our YouTube series, Coaching Fundamentals, Tim, Diana, Ben and Pana, so you get a wide range of perspectives! This conversation was prompted by a question in our #coachbetter Facebook group: "What are the best approaches to have difficult conversations or give difficult feedback to teachers?" Find the show notes for this episode here.

In this episode, Kim and Clint are letting you know that we are taking a short break and that we look forward to coming back with more #coachbetter content in 2020. Kim and Clint leave us with their favorite episodes of the year: Steve Barkley on Episode 55 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-55/ The Content Expert Episode 49 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-49/ Jordan Benedict on Episode 47 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-47/ Cindy Tisdal McPhee on Episode 46 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-46/ And one final announcement, be sure to check out the MastermindED pathways, registration closes December 15th bit.ly/edurommed

Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of Coach.Better! Today we have another episode of our #coachstudies series, where we share a scenario with an archetypal educator and discuss how we would approach a coaching relationship with them. Today's archetype is a "supportive, but not really so supportive school leader." We can all relate to the frustration of having great conversations with our school leaders, but those not translating into action. We brainstormed 8 strategies we can use with our school leaders to turn talk into action! We also discussed four stakeholder groups that coaches can collaborate with to help make things happen! Find the show notes for this episode here.

On this week's special #mastermindED episode we hear from educators from around the world as they each share their manifesto for professional learning. We think this episode is perfect for starting a dialogue for schools and teams, and we wanted to help you start that conversation with our listening guide that you can download here. A huge thank you to our guests who made the time and effort to share their wisdom, you can follow them all on Twitter via our list available here. For more about our podcast: https://coachbetter.tv/