Coaching the Whole Educator
This podcast helps instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and school leaders improve their educators’ effectiveness and resilience, especially the ones who need it most by focusing on the mindsets and motivations that are at the source of unproductive behaviors. Each week, we’ll cover quick tips, strategies and coaching mindsets so that you can be on top of your coaching game.
Episodes
118 episodes
#113: How Your Rewards System Can Sabotage Your Goals [Research Rundown]
Your school's rewards system could be causing more harm than good. Let's talk about why it's time to look at intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and tap into your teachers' inner drive. Daniel Pink's “Drive” revealed a truth about adult...
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#112: When Buy-In Isn’t Enough: The Teacher Engagement Continuum
Do you often grapple with the challenge of engaging teachers beyond mere compliance? Dr. Chris Jones, Executive Director of the Virginia ASCD, offers some powerful insight using the concept of a Continuum of Teacher Engagement. This framework h...
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Episode 112
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23:06
#111: Strategies to Shift From a “Gotcha Culture” to a Growth Culture
Ever wonder how some schools just seem to have it all figured out? It’s not about special circumstances. It’s about the people – the teachers. And according to Dr. Shannon Lafargue, the key to unlocking their full potential li...
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Episode 111
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#110: **BEST OF** SERIES: Untold Secrets of Teacher Retention and School Culture: The Art of Listening For What's Not Being Said
This is part of our *BEST OF* Series, where we highlight the most downloaded episodes of all time.In this episode, Becca dives into an intriguing conversation with Chanavia Patterson, affectionately known as Principal Patterson, on the ...
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#109: The Brain Science Behind Supercharging Teacher Engagement
Do you know the difference between motivation and engagement? Dr. Jason Jones, author of the book "Activator," is on a mission to revolutionize leadership. He's all about applying the latest brain research to create more effective and engaging ...
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#108: Harnessing Brainwaves for Better Coaching Outcomes
In this episode we explore a fascinating research-based concept called neural entrainment. Think about those times when you're talking to a teacher and it feels like you're on completely different wavelengths. It's highly possible that neural e...
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#107: The Reset Mindset
Ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel, running and running but never getting anywhere? It's time to hit the reset button. Penny Zenker, author of The Reset Mindset, is here to level up the growth mindset approach. It's time for a dy...
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Episode 107
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26:21
#106: The ADKAR Model: Building Buy In and Sustaining Change [Research Rundown]
Let's talk about change management. As educators, we know that change is a constant. But how can we effectively navigate it and ensure buy-in from our teams? That's where the ADKAR model comes in. It's a framework that helps organizations build...
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Episode 106
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8:19
*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 4)
In this episode, Becca and Gretchen Bridgers address the 4th and final phase of resistance in educators, requiring accountability. Becca and Gretchen walk you through specific things to say (and not to say) to help you navigate the hard conv...
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#105: Levels of Coaching Intensity: Supporting Your Teachers on a Continuum of Support
In this episode, Dr. Jacy Ippolito and I discuss a wide range of coaching topics! Here are the key points:Isolation of Coaches and Leaders: Many coaches and leaders feel isolated due to the lack of clear roles and a sense of needing ...
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Episode 105
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30:58
*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 3)
In this episode, Becca and Mia discuss the third level of resistance: when educators don't feel competent enough to implement the change. They discuss the varying reasons why the resistance happens on this level. In addition, they share s...
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#104: What's your conflict handling style? [Research Rundown]
Have you ever found yourself caught in the whirlwind of conflict, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate the turbulent waters? In this Research Rundown we review the complexities of conflict handling in educational settings. Research...
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*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 2)
In this episode Becca and Melissa (Mia) Pumo, coach of school leadership and instructional coaches, discuss the 2nd level of resistance: they resist change because they don't trust you. Remember- just because you consider yourself trustworthy, ...
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#103: From Chaos to Calm: Coaching Systems That Will Save Your Sanity
Ever feel overwhelmed by your coaching load? Feeling lost and unsure where to start? You're not alone. In this episode we chat with Jeff Bradbury and he gets it! We discuss the importance of having a system in place to streamline your tas...
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Episode 103
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*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 1)
Becca and Mia Pumo kick off a 4 part series on how to address resistance utilizing a 4 part framework. In this episode, they dive into the first level of resistance: when educators resist because they don't understand why the change is happenin...
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#102: The 16 Basic Human Motivations [Research Rundown]
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of motivation theories. We'll explore Self-Determination Theory and Basic Desires Theory, two powerful frameworks introduces the concept of 16 fundamental desires that shape our actions. There are...
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Episode 102
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7:37
#101: Beyond the Words: How Nonverbals Can Make or Break a Coaching Conversation
Have you ever felt like someone was saying one thing, but their body was telling a completely different story? That’s the power of nonverbal communication.Veronica Love Olalla, CEO of Newfield Network, discusses what we intend to say and...
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Episode 101
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21:47
#100: From Resistance to Relationships: 100 Lessons Learned
BEGINNING OF YEAR SPECIAL**25% Off Discount** "Breaking Through Resistance and Building Buy-In Can you believe it? One hundred ...
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Episode 100
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39:41
#99: How to Manage Your Stress and Bounce Back Quickly
**Beginning of Year Special**Breaking Through Resistance and Building Buy InReach out soon to get on our calendar!Feeling drained ...
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Episode 99
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20:10
#98: Growth Mindset Isn’t Enough: Cultivating the Four Needed Mindsets [Research Rundown]
In this episode, Becca dives deep into the concept of learning mindsets. While growth mindset has been a popular focus, research shows that it's just one piece of a larger puzzle. To truly support teacher and student growth, instructional coach...
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#97: How to Assess Your Coaching
We often grapple with balancing the demands of supporting teacher growth while navigating limited resources and competing priorities. In conversation with Linda Rhyne, we explore these challenges and introduce a comprehensive framework for asse...
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Episode 97
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#96: The Real Reason People Won't Change [Research Rundown]
Do you, as school leaders and instructional coaches, find yourselves struggling to bridge the gap between our well-intentioned educational goals and the realities of student learning and teacher development that hinder achieving those goals? Th...
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*BONUS* My Favorite Professional Development Starters
In this episode, I share my favorite ways to kick off adult learning in my professional developments. Learn how to create opportunities for meaningful reflection and connection without cheesy, on-the-surface ice breakers. Look below for a FREE ...
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#95: Is Work-Life Balance Unattainable Bullsh*t?
As leaders, we are faced with problems the generations before us did not experience and we are joined again by Dr. Jody Carrington to explore the crucial role of human connection in our schools and how it impacts our educators. They share...
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Episode 95
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27:10
#94: The Type of Change We Need to Be Addressing with Our Teachers [Research Rundown]
Feeling like a broken record? Your clients keep hitting the same wall, and you're not sure why? This episode will shed some light on those frustrating roadblocks.Science reveals there are two types of challenges: the straight forward kind (...
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