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
129 episodes
#124: Humanizing Imposter Syndrome
Becca and Dr. Chris Jones cohost another episode where they explore how imposter syndrome affects everyone, especially our high-achieving coaches and leaders. Everyone experiences imposter syndrome, no matter their experience level. Here are th...
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Episode 124
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#123: Why “Just Ask Questions” is Bad Coaching Advice (and What to Do Instead)
Are you ready to lead with real impact? In their new book, "Coaching Education Leaders," Michelle Jarney, Michael Kim, and Nancy Gutierrez get real about their Facilitative Competency-Based Coaching (FCB) approach—a method designed to pu...
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Episode 123
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31:49
#122: Why Growth Mindset Isn't Enough: The Five Mindsets You Need to Drive Change
Growth mindset? Oversold. It’s not the magic bullet schools think it is. Telling teachers and students to “just believe in improvement” without addressing what’s blocking them is like throwing seeds on dry, compacted soil and expecting a lush g...
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#121: Compliance Doesn't Create Commitment
Warren Buck, founder of Future Finders, transformed his life from a struggling student to a powerhouse principal. His journey proves that self-determination theory (SDT) isn't just theory—it's the fuel that drives real change. Competence, auton...
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Episode 121
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#120: Protocols: Helpful or Holding You Back?
In this episode, Becca Silver and Dr. Chris Jones shake up the coaching conversation by tackling a common trap: over-reliance on protocols. While structure and frameworks can be helpful, they break down why rigi...
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Episode 120
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#119: What Professional Development SHOULD Be
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***What if your go-to PD moves are secretly keeping your teachers stuck? Dr. Julie Slayton takes a bold stand against...
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Episode 119
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#118: Why Being 'Naturally Gifted' Can Backfire as a Coach
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Becca and Dr. Chris Jones co-host another episode where they discuss the challenges that come when instructional coa...
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#117: Defining a Coach's Role: The Four "Hats" a Coach Wears
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Are you struggling to make coaching more impactful in your school? In this engaging conversation, we welcome...
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Episode 117
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#116: Is Growth Mindset Actually Good?
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***This is the very first episode Dr. Chris Jones (Executive Director of VASCD) and Be...
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Episode 116
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#115: Increase Your Level of Joy on the Job with Working Genius
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Do you feel drained and uninspired at work? Wish you and your team could tap into that feeling of energized accompli...
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#114: Why Feedback Can Feel Threatening (And What To Do About It)
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Ever feel like your best-intentioned feedback falls flat? Or that some difficult conversations seem to escalate? It'...
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Episode 114
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24:57
#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
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Do you often grapple with the challenge of engaging teachers beyond mere compliance? Dr. Chris Jones, Executive Director...
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Episode 112
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#111: Strategies to Shift From a “Gotcha Culture” to a Growth Culture
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Ever wonder how some schools just seem to have it all figured out? It’s not about special circumstances. It...
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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
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Do you know the difference between motivation and engagement? Dr. Jason Jones, author of the book "Activator," is on...
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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
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***Ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel, running and running but never getting anywhere? It's time to hit the reset...
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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
***Watch the full, unedited YouTube version here.***In this episode, Dr. Jacy Ippolito and I discuss a wide range of coaching topics! Here are the key points:Iso...
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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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