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
108 episodes since 2022
*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...
September 18, 2024
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16:40
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...
September 15, 2024
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6:53
*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, ...
September 11, 2024
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12:18
#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...
September 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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16:23
*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...
September 04, 2024
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17:19
#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...
September 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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8:13
#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...
August 25, 2024
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Season 1
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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 ...
August 19, 2024
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Season 1
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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 ...
August 11, 2024
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Season 1
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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...
August 04, 2024
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8:26
#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...
July 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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33:37
#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...
July 23, 2024
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7:01
*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 ...
July 20, 2024
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8:33
#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...
July 14, 2024
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Season 1
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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 (...
July 07, 2024
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8:06
#93: Humanizing Data: When Does It Become Too Much?
School leaders and coaches are drowning in data. Yet, you play a crucial role in helping teachers leverage data to improve student learning. From test scores to attendance records, information floods in from various sources, often incompatible ...
June 30, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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24:51
#92: Beyond "Just Say No": The Science Behind Willpower [Research Rundown]
Let's talk about the concept of willpower, its limitations, and how to strengthen it. We begin by looking at how willpower is defined by researcher Kelly McGonigal. According to McGonigal, it's the ability to resist temptation and make choices ...
June 23, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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7:00
#91: How the Change Adoption Curve Helps Build Buy-in
Does it ever feel like an uphill battle when you are asked to implement a new change in your building or district? In this episode, James Fester and Becca discuss the Change Adoption Curve and how to use it to navigate successful school improve...
June 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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23:17
#90: Understanding Teacher Behavior with Choice Theory [Research Rundown]
As instructional coaches and school leaders, we sometimes struggle to understand why teachers resist change or exhibit unproductive behaviors. In this episode we explore the research behind Choice Theory! Developed by psychiatrist William Glass...
June 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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9:06
#89: When "Being Nice" Can Be Harmful
Watch the UNEDITED Youtube version too!This podcast episode confronts the epidemic of isolation plaguing educators, instructional coaches and school leaders. Dr. Jody Carrington, a child...
June 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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22:18
#88: Research Rundown: What research says heals burnout
HINT: It's not self-care.Hey coaches and leaders! Feeling the weight of teacher burnout pressing down on your school? While we all are looking forward to that summer break, the question is- how helpful is taking time away really helpful...
May 26, 2024
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7:59
#87: Beyond Confusing Behavior: Understanding How Teachers Tick Using the Enneagram
Do your teacher teams sometimes struggle with miscommunication and confusion?The Enneagram offers a powerful tool for instructional coaches to help your educators understand themselves and their colleagues better. In this episode,...
May 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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29:13
#86: The Brain Science Behind Overcoming Learning Plateaus: Helping Educators Embrace Challenge
This is our VERY FIRST Research Rundown! These episodes will be bi-weekly mini-episodes sharing about research studies Becca uses within her own coaching and professional development.This podcast episode cracks the code on how ou...
May 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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6:31