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Coaching the Whole Educator, hosted by education consultant and author Becca Silver, is a podcast on instructional coaching, teacher leadership, and school leadership for anyone who wants to strengthen their educators' effectiveness and resilience, especially the ones who need it most. Each week, you'll hear quick tips, proven coaching strategies, and coaching mindsets designed to keep you on top of your game.

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#162: Why Building Trust Might Not Be Working

November 02, 2025 • Becca Silver • Season 3 • Episode 162

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What separates schools that grow from those that stall? One word: trust.

In this episode, Becca unpacks research showing that strong trust can double a school’s chance of improving student learning. She breaks down the four types of trust: integrity, intent, capabilities, and results and shares how leaders can pinpoint where trust is missing and rebuild it with purpose.

Listen in for practical, research-backed strategies to strengthen relationships, improve coaching impact, and lead with confidence.

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