Coaching the Whole Educator: Recent Episodes
Becca Silver
This podcast helps instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and school leadersimprove 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.
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In this episode, Becca sits down with Jennifer Abrams, author of five books on adult-to-adult communication in schools including Having Hard Conversations and Stretching Your Learning Edges, for a conversation on hard conversations, school culture, and adult development in education.
Topics covered in this episode:
- The difference between resistance and a hard conversation, and where one line ends and the other begins
- Why "niceness culture" in schools gets confused with kindness, and how it undermines belonging
- The cognitive load behind clear communication, and why so many educators avoid it
- The neuroscience of being right: why our brains reward judgment over effectiveness
- The five capacities from Stretching Your Learning Edges: knowing our identities, suspending certainty, taking responsibility for communication, building resilience, and engaging in reciprocity
- A simple, practical cue for naming dysregulation in a meeting, without shame
- Robert Kegan's stages of adult development (instrumental, socialized, self-authoring, self-transforming) and how understanding them builds empathy across a school team
Guest: Jennifer Abrams, adult communication and school culture expert, jenniferabrams.com | LinkedIn | jennifer@jenniferabrams.com
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What if the pushback you're getting from teachers isn't about the initiative at all, but about a hidden cultural mismatch in how your school defines belonging?
In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca Silver sits down with Dr. Sheldon Eakins, author of Meaningful Classroom Management, What Are You Bringing to the Potluck?, and Leading Equity, to explore a dimension of belonging that rarely gets airtime in school leadership conversations: individualism versus collectivism.
Dr. Eakins explains why American schools are built around individualist norms (GPAs, valedictorians, teacher of the month, "stay in your classroom") while many students and staff come from collectivist backgrounds where success is defined by "we," not "me." When leaders don't recognize this mismatch, the result looks like resistance, disengagement, and retention problems.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- How individualism vs. collectivism shows up in staff meetings, PLCs, and professional development, and why "sit and get" works for some educators and alienates others
- Dr. Eakins' LENS framework for leaders: Look for biases, Examine communication, Notice group dynamics, Shift perspective
- How to separate facts from interpretations when you catch yourself labeling a colleague "rude" or "disengaged"
- Why introversion and extroversion are NOT the same as individualism and collectivism
- Practical ways to design staff culture that balances individual recognition with collective connection
This conversation is essential listening for instructional coaches, principals, and district leaders working on teacher retention, staff culture, psychological safety, and buy-in for change initiatives.
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Twitter: @sheldoneakins
Website: purposeful247.com
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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca Silver explores the hidden costs schools and districts pay when resistance is misunderstood.
She calls it the resistance tax: the quiet drain on resources, relationships, and results that happens when leaders respond to resistance with pressure, compliance, or more accountability instead of understanding what is driving it.
Becca breaks down five major forms of the resistance tax:
• The turnover tax
• The implementation tax
• The time tax
• The trust tax
• The student success tax
She also shares why resistance should be treated as information, not defiance, and how educational leaders can begin identifying where their organization may be paying more than they realize.
The episode also introduces The Resistance Solution and the Resistance Solution Book Study Facilitator Training, a train-the-trainer experience designed to help schools and districts build the internal capacity to diagnose resistance, strengthen ownership, and lead sustainable change.
If your organization is struggling with teacher turnover, initiative fatigue, low buy-in, inconsistent implementation, or stalled change efforts, this episode will help you see the true cost of resistance in a new way.
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What if one of the biggest missing pieces in teacher retention is how we support mentor teachers?
In this episode, Becca talks with John Pascarella, professor of clinical education at USC and Chief Academic Officer of the USC Race and Equity Center, about why mentor teachers are often asked to support new teachers without the training, role clarity, compensation, or coaching they actually need.
They unpack why being a great teacher does not automatically make someone a great mentor, how mentoring adults requires a different skill set, and why schools need to stop treating mentorship like informal volunteer work.
This conversation is for instructional coaches, school leaders, district leaders, and teacher leaders who want to strengthen new teacher support, improve teacher retention, and build more effective mentoring systems in schools.
John's Info:
Faculty profile | CCTE Policy Brief (free download, includes my brief on mentor teachers) | Learning Policy Institute (Stanford University)
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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca Silver talks with Principal Kafele about what happens when high expectations meet resistance in schools and how leaders can respond without slipping into compliance-driven leadership.
Together, they explore how school leaders can create a true culture of high expectations, not by demanding instant transformation, but by helping educators experience steady, measurable growth. Principal Kafele shares why leaders must connect expectations to a larger purpose, build authentic relationships with staff, and understand what is beneath the pushback before deciding how to respond.
This conversation digs into the difference between teacher resistance, overwhelm, and low expectations, and why leaders cannot diagnose those differences without ongoing trust, coaching, and collaboration. Becca and Principal Kafele also discuss the role of leadership identity, including how the way leaders see themselves shapes how they respond to hesitation, pushback, and resistance.
Listeners will walk away with practical insight into how to:
- Hold high expectations without leading through compliance
- Recognize growth as progress, not perfection
- Build a school culture where expectations become normal behavior
- Respond to resistance with curiosity instead of judgment
- Strengthen leadership identity during difficult conversations
- Support educators through change while maintaining clear standards
This episode is especially valuable for principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, district leaders, and school leadership teams who are navigating resistance to change, supporting adult learning, and working to build cultures of growth, accountability, and meaningful progress.
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What does The Resistance Solution actually look like in a real school?
In this episode, Chrystin Sheffield shares how the book transformed the way she leads.
She talks about how it helped her:
• Stop taking teacher resistance personally and start diagnosing what's really driving it
• Navigate difficult conversations with less frustration and more confidence
• Give walkthrough feedback that feels meaningful instead of repetitive
• Build trust more intentionally instead of simply hoping relationships develop
• Create accountability without creating defensiveness
• Understand why teachers say "I don't have time" and how to respond in a way that actually helps
• Move beyond surface-level coaching conversations to uncover root causes
One of my favorite moments was hearing Chrystin say that before reading the book, she often felt like she should have all the answers as a leader. What she discovered instead was that the most powerful thing she could do wasn't solve the problem for people. It was understand the unmet need underneath the resistance.
This conversation is about what happened when the ideas in the book were applied in a real school by a real leader facing real challenges.
If you're a principal, assistant principal, coach, or district leader who has ever wondered why feedback isn't sticking, coaching conversations aren't leading to change, or teachers seem resistant despite your best efforts, I think you'll see yourself in this conversation.
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In this episode, Becca sits down with Jessica Werner, founder of North Shore Learning, to unpack a hard truth in schools: many leaders believe they understand staff well-being, but are relying on assumptions instead of real data.
Together, they explore how well-being, retention, and leadership decisions are deeply connected and why anecdotal signals like “people seem happy” or “no one is in crisis” are not enough to guide action.
Jessica shares how collecting simple, meaningful data can help leaders identify what is actually impacting teacher satisfaction, workload, and long-term retention. The conversation highlights how proactive support, rather than reactive responses, can reduce burnout and turnover while strengthening school culture.
They also discuss how schools with stronger retention intentionally pair every new initiative with a support plan, recognizing that added expectations without support erode well-being over time.
In this episode:
• Why leaders often misread staff well-being without data
• The difference between anecdotal impressions and actionable insights
• Simple ways to start gathering meaningful well-being data immediately
• How attendance patterns, workload, and informal check-ins reveal hidden trends
• Why every initiative should include a parallel plan for teacher support
• The financial and cultural cost of reactive turnover versus proactive retention
• How acknowledging teachers’ full lives outside of school shapes morale and sustainability
The core message: well-being is not a single program or strategy. It is a set of conditions that can be measured, supported, and strengthened when leaders shift from assumptions to data-informed action.
Learn more about Jessica & Northshore Learning at northshorelearning.org, the place where school support meets real classroom impact.
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Okay y’all… this episode is basically what happens when two people who are deeply obsessed with leadership, resistance, ownership, and human behavior finally hit “record.” 😂
Becca sits down with leadership expert Casey Watts to celebrate the release of The Resistance Solution… but the conversation quickly turns into a deep, real-time exploration of what actually causes resistance in schools and why so many leadership strategies fall apart after the initial excitement fades.
What makes this episode different is that Becca doesn’t just explain the ideas from the book. She tells the story of how the work evolved over years of coaching, research, frustration, trial and error, and eventually discovering the five Catalyst Mindsets™. The episode also dives deeply into ownership mindset, why buy-in is not the end goal, and the missing piece most schools overlook: agency.
There’s also a powerful conversation about language and why phrases like “resistant teachers” quietly shape the way leaders interact with people. Becca and Casey unpack why resistance is not a personality trait, but a temporary human experience tied to unmet needs.
If you’ve ever thought:
“Why are people still pulling back even after we communicated the vision clearly?”
or
“Why do some accountability strategies completely flop?”
…this episode is going to hit home.
📘 The Resistance Solution gives instructional coaches and school leaders practical tools, diagnostic frameworks, coaching processes, and human-centered strategies for navigating resistance without relying on pressure, compliance, or generic one-size-fits-all solutions.
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[FREE] Find Your Resistance Type Quiz: Find out the type of resistance you are navigating
In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca sits down with Jason Adair from the Southern Regional Education Board to explore what actually makes instructional coaching effective in schools. Together, they unpack SREB’s new Powerful Coaching Practices framework and discuss why so many coaching initiatives fail to create lasting instructional change.
This conversation dives into instructional coaching strategies, teacher feedback, coaching cycles, relationship-based leadership, professional learning, and implementation challenges in K-12 schools. Becca and Jason discuss the importance of trust, goal-setting, observation and feedback, instructional leadership, and why coaching must move beyond compliance-based approaches to create real teacher growth and student learning outcomes.
They also tackle common coaching mistakes, including “facili-manipulation,” surface-level feedback, unclear goals, and the breakdown of coaching due to lack of time, competing priorities, and weak systems. The episode offers practical insight for instructional coaches, principals, district leaders, and anyone focused on improving teacher development and school improvement efforts.
Key topics include:
- Instructional coaching best practices
- Building trust with teachers
- Coaching cycles and feedback loops
- Teacher goal-setting and ownership
- Observation and actionable feedback
- School leadership and implementation
- Professional learning communities (PLCs)
- Coaching for meaningful instructional change
- Avoiding compliance-driven coaching
- Time management for instructional coaches and principals
If you’re a school leader, instructional coach, or educator trying to improve follow-through, teacher engagement, and instructional practice, this episode offers practical frameworks and real-world coaching insights you can immediately apply in schools.
Links from the episode:
SREB Summer Conference (Coaching Community)
Powerful Coaching Practices
Powerful instructional Practices
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Discover a conversation unlike any you’ve heard before as Dr. Courtney Tate joins Becca Silver to shine a spotlight on the real challenges and triumphs experienced by Black women in instructional coaching. This episode pulls back the curtain on the unseen emotional workload, the navigation of daily microaggressions, and the relentless pursuit of recognition faced by these dedicated professionals. Dr. Tate brings her research and personal journey front and center, revealing strategies for building support systems, dismantling stereotypes, and ensuring visibility and respect within educational spaces. You will walk away with fresh insight, vivid stories, and clear guidance, straight from the source, on how schools can foster true inclusion and leadership for Black women coaches.
Check out Courtney's work here:
- Website: https://alignedcoachingandconsulting.com
- Leading From the Middle Podcast
- Instagram: the_alignedcoach or ctatewrites
- Book signed from my website
- Order on Amazon
[FREE RESOURCE] Find Your Resistance Type Quiz: Find out the type of resistance you are navigating (previously called The Resistance Audit)
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In this episode of Resistance Chronicles, Becca Silver unpacks a coaching mistake many instructional coaches and school leaders make at the end of the school year: trying to solve exhausted teachers instead of helping them feel understood first.
When teachers are overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and running on fumes, even well-intentioned coaching strategies can accidentally create more frustration. Too often, leaders hear exhaustion and immediately jump into problem-solving, advice, or pushing for solutions. But exhausted educators usually do not need someone to fix them first. They need someone to slow down long enough to truly hear them.
In this short episode, Becca shares a practical communication strategy called Looping for Understanding, a research-backed approach that helps educators feel seen, heard, and less emotionally alone during high-stress moments. She explains how this simple shift can reduce defensiveness, strengthen trust, and create more productive coaching conversations during one of the hardest stretches of the school year.
If your teachers are tired, emotionally maxed out, or struggling to stay engaged right now, this episode will give you one concrete strategy you can use immediately.
Perfect for instructional coaches, principals, assistant principals, and school leaders supporting exhausted educators at the end of the year.
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Change isn’t something school leaders do on the side. It is the work. In this episode, former principal and author Richard Gerver joins Becca to dig into why adults in schools resist change even though change and learning go hand in hand. They talk about why veteran teachers often push back the most, how forcing change shuts down curiosity and buy in, and what it looks like to respect lived experience while still moving forward. You’ll walk away with a fresh perspective on resistance and one simple, practical step you can use tomorrow to lead healthier, more human centered change in your school.
Stay in touch with Richard through his website!
[FREE RESOURCE] Resistance Diagnostic Assessment: Identify the root cause(s) of the resistance you are navigating (previously called The Resistance Audit)
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Resistance Chronicles, Part 5: Ownership Mindset™
[FREE] Find Your Resistance Type Quiz: Find out the type of resistance you are navigating (previously called The Resistance Audit)
In the final episode of The Resistance Chronicles, Becca Silver explores the Ownership Mindset and the form of resistance that often sounds like disengagement but is rooted in belief.
It can sound like:
“There’s nothing we can do.”
“That’s just how our kids are.”
“This is out of our control.”
These statements are not always negativity. They often reflect a belief about influence. When educators do not believe their actions will make a difference, ownership erodes and resistance shows up as minimal effort, surface compliance, waiting, or cynicism.
In this episode, Becca explains how ownership is not about controlling everything. It is about believing there is still something within one’s sphere of influence. She outlines how leaders can shift conversations from blame to agency by identifying controllable variables, testing small changes, and making impact visible over time.
Because ownership is not a personality trait. It is shaped by the environment leaders create. When initiative is ignored, overruled, or disconnected from results, ownership shrinks. When influence is acknowledged and reinforced, ownership grows.
In this episode:
• What resistance sounds like when the Ownership Mindset™ is unsupported
• Why externalizing control leads to disengagement and stalled progress
• How to help teams locate their sphere of influence within real constraints
• Practical ways to build agency through small wins and visible impact
• Leadership moves that reinforce initiative, effort, and responsibility
[FREE RESOURCE] Resistance Diagnostic Assessment: Identify the root cause(s) of the resistance you are navigating (previously called The Resistance Audit)
[FREE] Catalyst Mindset Overview Graphic [Printable]
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Are you an instructional coach or principal navigating endless data, tough decisions, and nonstop demands? In this can’t-miss episode, visionary school leader David Richards reveals why intuition is your greatest untapped superpower, and how mastering it can transform your leadership, simplify your daily choices, and reignite your passion for impact. Walk away with actionable strategies to trust yourself, tune into what really matters, and discover how to blend data with gut instincts for smarter, faster, more fulfilling decisions. Listen now to unlock a hidden edge that will make your work (and life) easier and better than ever!
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Resistance Chronicles, Part 4: Growth Mindset
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In this episode, Becca Silver explores how resistance shows up when the belief “I can improve” feels unsupported. Growth requires effort, feedback, and struggle. When those experiences feel risky or tied to judgment, educators naturally protect themselves.
This form of resistance is often quiet and easy to misread. It can sound like:
“I’m good where I am.”
“That’s just not my style.”
“I already know how to do this.”
Avoiding feedback or new learning after one imperfect attempt.
This is not laziness. It is self-protection. When effort feels like weakness, mistakes feel like exposure, and feedback feels evaluative, people stay with what feels safe even if it is not producing results.
In this episode, Becca unpacks the Growth Mindset™ lens of resistance and helps leaders recognize when hesitation is really about how struggle is being interpreted. She also shares practical ways to reframe effort, normalize iteration, and create environments where learning feels developmental rather than performative.
In this episode:
• What resistance looks and sounds like when growth does not feel safe
• How evaluation-heavy cultures shape risk-taking and feedback
• Why struggle must be reframed as learning, not failure
• How leaders can normalize effort, experimentation, and iteration
• Coaching language that shifts the focus from performance to development
[FREE RESOURCE] Resistance Diagnostic Assessment: Identify the root cause(s) of the resistance you are navigating (previously called The Resistance Audit)
[FREE] Catalyst Mindset Overview Graphic [Printable]
Resources Mentioned:
- The Resistance Playbook
- The Resistance Starter Bundle
Find both at 👉 thewholeeducator.com
Because resistance isn’t something to fight.
It’s something to understand.
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Have you gotten your copy of the RESISTANCE PLAYBOOK yet? Get it for only $7 HERE.In this episode, Becca is joined by her friend and colleague Mia Pumo for an unscripted, honest debate about norms and whether they actually work.
Rather than offering a tidy answer, this conversation lives in the gray. Becca and Mia explore why norms are so commonly used in schools, why they often fail to change behavior, and under what conditions they can support trust, psychological safety, and productive collaboration.
The discussion challenges traditional, compliance-driven approaches to norms and asks deeper questions about what sits underneath behaviors like disengagement, side conversations, and surface-level agreement. Together, they examine the difference between norms rooted in control versus those grounded in connection, shared values, and ownership.
You’ll hear practical examples of when norms fall flat, when they work, and how leaders unintentionally undermine them by treating norms as static rules instead of living agreements. The episode also introduces a provocative reframe: using the Catalyst Mindsets™ to think about norms as a way to proactively address unmet needs and resistance rather than policing behavior.
This episode is for coaches and leaders who are ready to question long-standing practices, sit with ambiguity, and design learning spaces that prioritize trust, belonging, and meaningful engagement over compliance.
You can connect with Mia through her website!
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What if resistance isn’t defiance… but doubt?
In Part 3 of The Resistance Chronicles, Becca Silver unpacks the Success Mindset and the powerful role of self-efficacy. When educators aren’t sure they can succeed, resistance shows up , not as rebellion, but as hesitation:
•“I’m not sure that will work.”
• “That’s not really my strength.”
• “I’ve tried that before.”
This episode reframes resistance as a signal of low confidence, not low commitment. Becca shares how leaders and coaches can build belief through evidence, small wins, and targeted support, instead of pressure.
You’ll learn:
- What resistance sounds like when self-efficacy is low
- Why doubt is often misread as pushback
- How to build confidence that leads to action
Resources
- The Resistance Playbook
- The Resistance Starter Bundle
[FREE] Catalyst Mindset Overview Graphic [Printable]
[FREE RESOURCE] Resistance Diagnostic Assessment: Identify the root cause(s) of the resistance you are navigating (previously called The Resistance Audit)
Next up: what resistance looks like when people don’t feel safe to grow.
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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca Silver sits down with Kurtis Hewson, co founder of Jigsaw Learning, to break down what truly drives authentic collaboration in schools. Kurtis explains why many teams think they are “collaborating” when they are actually stuck in compliance based routines that drain energy and limit impact. He shares how real collaboration begins with co created clarity. Teams need a shared understanding of why they meet, how they meet, and what success looks like.
Kurtis introduces the Collaborative Response Framework, a research informed, four layer model that helps schools organize people, strengthen problem solving, and respond to student needs with intention. He describes how leaders can shift from “set it and forget it” structures to predictable, purposeful collaboration that continues even when the leader leaves the room. The conversation highlights practical strategies for building norms, addressing dominant voices, creating psychological safety, and preventing teams from falling into the agreement pit.
This episode is filled with actionable insights for instructional coaches, school leaders, and educators who want to move beyond surface level collaboration and build teams that think together, problem solve together, and take ownership together. Listeners will walk away with clear steps to strengthen team culture, increase collective efficacy, and support meaningful change in their schools.
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Resistance Chronicles, Part 2: Belonging Mindset™
In this episode, I explore belonging as one of the most overlooked drivers of resistance in schools. Resistance does not always show up as pushback. It often appears as silence, surface-level agreement, avoidance, or polite compliance.
These behaviors frequently signal uncertainty about relational safety. When educators are not sure they will still be respected, supported, or valued if they disagree or struggle, they protect themselves by staying quiet.
This episode covers:
• What resistance looks and sounds like when belonging feels uncertain
• Why compliance should not be mistaken for connection or buy-in
• How “nice” cultures can still suppress honesty and risk-taking
• The leadership moments that either strengthen or weaken trust
• Practical language leaders and coaches can use to lower threat and invite real dialogue
The core idea: resistance tied to belonging is rarely loud. It is quiet, protective, and easy to misread without a relational lens.
Resources Mentioned
- The Resistance Playbook
- The Resistance Starter Bundle
Both available at 👉 thewholeeducator.com
Next up: what resistance sounds like when people aren’t sure they can succeed.
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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca Silver talks with instructional leader and writer Lauren Kaufman about how authentic questioning and a true coaching mindset drive meaningful growth for educators. With twenty years of experience across teaching, coaching, and district leadership, Lauren explains why effective coaching begins with curiosity, psychological safety, and open dialogue rather than hidden agendas or fix-it strategies.
Lauren breaks down the difference between authentic questions and leading or agenda-driven questions, sharing the three simple questions she uses to build trust, uncover real needs, and support teacher reflection. She and Becca also explore how judgment shows up in coaching conversations, how to recognize it in the moment, and how to reset back into curiosity when a conversation starts to feel rushed or directed.
This episode is a must-listen for instructional coaches, school leaders, teacher leaders, and professional learning facilitators who want to strengthen relationships, foster teacher agency, and use questioning as a powerful tool for growth.
Find out more about Lauren's resources on her website.
[FREE RESOURCE] The Teacher Growth Mindset Workbook
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In this first episode of The Resistance Chronicles, Becca Silver challenges one of the most common leadership mistakes we make: treating resistance as a compliance problem instead of a diagnostic opportunity.
She reframes resistance as a signal, not defiance, but an unmet need.
Becca introduces five core Catalyst Mindsets that often sit underneath resistance: value, ownership, belonging, success, and growth
In this episode, she focuses specifically on the value mindset, unpacking what’s really happening when someone says, “This just feels like more work.”
Instead of pushing harder for buy-in, she walks leaders and coaches through how to pause, diagnose, and connect the work to what actually matters to the person in front of them. Because resistance decreases when value increases.
This episode is practical, mindset-shifting, and immediately usable, especially for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and school administrators navigating change fatigue.
Becca also shares two resources designed to help you respond to resistance in real time:
- The $7 Resistance Playbook for quick, in-the-moment diagnosis
- The $27 Resistance Starter Bundle, which includes a Resistance Audit, action toolkit, and mini-course
If you’ve ever felt stuck pushing an initiative that people aren’t buying into, this episode will help you stop fighting resistance, and start understanding it. Next up in the series: The Belonging Mindset.
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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca sits down with Lindsay Deacon, veteran instructional coach and author of The EduCoach Survival Guide. Lindsay brings more than a decade of experience supporting teachers, coaches, and leaders across districts, and she joins the show to unpack one of the most essential skills in coaching and professional learning: how to read a room and adjust in real time.
Together, Becca and Lindsay explore practical strategies for recognizing disengagement, understanding group dynamics, and creating meaningful connection that leads to true adult learning. Lindsay shares actionable tools instructional coaches can use to scan the room, interpret body language, identify root causes of disengagement, and build psychological safety. She also explains how to respond when a single participant is checked out versus when an entire group loses energy, and she offers insight into managing resistance, emotional states, and value mindset during PD sessions.
Listeners will learn how to warm up a room, increase relevance, shift the energy of disengaged groups, and stay grounded in authenticity while leading professional development. This episode is packed with tips instructional coaches can use immediately to strengthen facilitation skills, boost engagement in workshops, and make coaching conversations more effective.
If you are an instructional coach, school leader, or anyone responsible for leading adult learning, this conversation will help you read the room with confidence, support your participants with intention, and keep your sessions human centered and impactful.
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Here’s a leadership question that sounds simple…but isn’t:
How consistent is consistent enough?
And when does it start getting in the way?
Chris and I dig into one of leadership’s quieter paradoxes: the pull to be steady and responsive at the same time. We talk about why consistency matters: trust, clarity, accountability all depend on it. And we name the shadow side too: when consistency turns into rigid sameness, it can actually work against the very people we’re trying to support.
Chris makes a compelling case for predictability, especially in complex systems where people need clear expectations to do good work. I come at it from a coaching lens: values should be consistent, yes, but approaches often need to flex. That flexibility can reduce decision fatigue and help leaders meet teachers where they actually are, not where we wish they’d be.
We also take a hard look at coaching protocols and structures.
When do they support growth?
And when do they quietly replace thinking, judgment, and real connection?
The invitation in this episode is simple but not easy: use tools wisely, stay anchored in your values, and don’t outsource your leadership to a checklist.
If you’ve ever wrestled with how to lead with both decisiveness and responsiveness, this conversation will meet you right in the middle.
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In this powerful episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca Silver sits down with Dr. Naomi Hall, former educator, burnout expert, and co-founder of the Thrive Conference, to unpack why burnout is skyrocketing in schools and what leaders can actually do to support overwhelmed teachers.
Dr. Hall brings nearly two decades of experience as a teacher and administrator, along with her real-world journey through burnout and recovery. Together, Becca and Naomi break down the root causes of educator burnout, including lack of boundaries, toxic school cultures, and the system-wide habit of focusing on curriculum over human beings. They discuss why traditional “self care” advice often backfires, what required care really looks like, and how teachers can build sustainable habits using science-backed strategies.
Listeners will learn:
- The most common causes of burnout in schools
- Why surface-level self-care doesn’t work—and what does
- How leaders can model boundaries and create healthier staff cultures
- Mindset shifts that immediately reduce stress and rewire burnout patterns
- Practical tools such as habit stacking, nervous-system resets, and fact-vs-story reframes
- Concrete examples from real schools transforming culture and supporting educators
This episode is a must-listen for instructional coaches, school leaders, and anyone committed to supporting teacher wellbeing, improving school culture, and fostering human-centered leadership.
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Let’s start with a question we don’t ask often enough:
What if resistance isn’t the problem?
Chris and I push on a pretty common assumption in education; that resistance is something to manage, fix, or eliminate. I offer a reframe that’s shaped a lot of my own leadership: resistance is often a signal.
Engagement.
Unmet needs.
Something important trying to get our attention.
Chris takes it deeper, looking at what pushback usually points to beneath the surface, missing clarity, insufficient support, a lack of trust, or not enough voice. And together we name a few uncomfortable truths: compliance isn’t the goal, “shoulds” shut people down, and curiosity beats control every time.
Here’s the shift we’re inviting: instead of bracing against resistance, what if we listened to it?
Because resistance can be a compass. It can point leaders toward more responsive, more human, and ultimately more effective ways of working.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or worn down by pushback, this episode might change how you see it, and how you respond next time.
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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Becca sits down again with veteran instructional coaching expert Steve Barkley to unpack one of the most overlooked but powerful parts of the coaching cycle: the pre-conference. Together, they break down why pre-conferences are essential for effective instructional coaching, teacher growth, and human-centered school leadership.
Steve explains how pre-conferences create trust, increase teacher agency, and ensure coaching conversations feel relevant and meaningful. Instead of using coaching time for “I gotcha” observations, Steve shows how a strong pre-conference transforms the work into “I got you,” helping teachers reflect, self-identify needs, and experience immediate shifts in clarity and confidence.
Listeners will learn:
- What a pre-conference actually is and why it’s the most important step in the coaching cycle
- How pre-conferences build trust, value, and relevance for teachers
- Why skipping the pre-conference leads to ineffective coaching and wasted time
- How focusing on teacher-driven goals increases engagement and efficacy
- The role of questioning skills, reflective listening, and open-ended questions in high-quality coaching
- How coaches can diagnose what teachers truly need by listening for payoffs vs. costs
This conversation gives coaches and school leaders practical, classroom-ready strategies for improving observations, strengthening post-conferences, and building a human-centered coaching culture where growth actually sticks. If you want to deepen your instructional coaching practice, increase teacher buy-in, and elevate the impact of every classroom visit, this episode is a must-listen.
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Here’s a question I keep bumping into as a leader and a coach:
When does empathy help, and when does it quietly stall us out?
In the first episode of our three-part series on coaching and leadership, Chris and I dig into one of leadership’s most uncomfortable tensions. I’ll say it plainly: empathy matters. A lot. And… sometimes leaders have to make decisions with incomplete buy-in, imperfect timing, and information others don’t have yet.
Chris makes a strong case for empathy as the foundation, without it we miss what’s really going on for people. I push back from lived experience: if empathy runs the show unchecked, leaders can hesitate, over-process, and get stuck trying to keep everyone comfortable.
This episode kicks off an honest, practical exploration of leadership as a paradox: heart and backbone. And the judgment to know which one the moment is asking for.
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This episode dives straight into the conversation every educator and leader needs right now: How AI is reshaping coaching, leadership, and the way we build an Innovator’s Mindset in schools.
Becca sits down with George Couros, world-recognized educator and author of The Innovator’s Mindset, to unpack how AI can support real human-centered leadership instead of replacing it. Together, they explore how AI can fuel curiosity, deepen critical thinking, and expand teacher and student agency when used with intention.
You’ll hear George break down:
- Why innovation is not about technology, but about creating “new and better” ways of learning
- How leaders can build ownership by giving real choice and voice
- How AI tools like ChatGPT can save hours of time while strengthening reflection, planning, and connection
- Why discernment is now a core skill for educators
- How teachers and leaders can model meaningful AI use before bringing it to students
- What the rise of AI search means for school leadership, professional learning, and even hiring
This conversation mixes practical AI strategies, mindset shifts, and real talk about the skills educators and students need in a world where information is easy... but wisdom isn’t. If you’re a coach, teacher leader, or administrator wanting to use AI without losing the human heart of your work, this episode is your new favorite.
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Start with connection, and everything gets easier from there!
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Looking for inspiration and real talk you can actually use as a school leader? This episode brings you a powerful conversation between Becca and the vibrant duo behind The Principal Exchange, Andra and Sarah. Together, they explore the real challenges principals face every day. The isolation. The constant demands. The search for support that truly understands the weight of school leadership.
You will hear the story of how Andra and Sarah built their platform from the ground up and how their resources and virtual events are creating an authentic community for leaders who often feel alone in the work. They talk openly about the shift from classroom to front office and what it feels like to be handed the keys without a roadmap. Their honesty shines a light on why it matters to connect with people who genuinely get the role and how practical solutions like candid conversations and time saving strategies can help leaders feel more supported and more effective.
With insights on professional growth, simple actions you can put into motion right away, and an inside look at what is coming at the next Principal Exchange conference, this episode welcomes educators at every level. You will walk away encouraged, equipped, and reminded that you are not doing this work by yourself. Andra and Sarah are building something special, and their energy is all about helping school leaders meet their biggest challenges with confidence and community.
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What if the resistance you’re seeing isn’t defiance—it’s a clue?
In this episode, Dr. Donna Spangler shares the coaching breakthrough that changed everything: She stopped trying to convince teachers, and they started showing up with purpose, ownership, and even excitement.
After going through The Resistance Remedy course, Donna realized she wasn’t dealing with a skill gap—she was missing the belief gap. Once she started listening for mindset signals like value, belonging, and ownership, her entire coaching approach shifted. Teachers moved from polite compliance to full engagement. They initiated change. They emailed saying they were excited to teach again.
She stopped relying on instinct and started coaching with intention. That’s when everything changed.
Donna’s biggest realization?
Resistance isn’t a roadblock. It’s a message. And when you know how to listen for it, you don’t just coach better. You coach braver.
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We’ve been taught that good listeners don’t interrupt—but what if the right kind of interrupting is exactly what great leaders do?
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That should’ve gone better”?
You said the words.
They said the words.
But something still missed the mark.
Here’s the truth: It’s not what you said. It’s what you didn’t hear.
In this episode, I sit down with listening expert Christine Miles, who challenges what you think it means to truly listen. Are you listening to reply—or listening to understand?
We unpack:
- Why most people retain only 17–25% of what’s said (yep, you read that right)
- How to shift from half-hearing to fully leading
- And the underrated art of interrupting to understand—not interrupting to tell
- Christine shares powerful tools you can use right away:
🔦 The Flashlight Technique
🧭 Compass Questions
🛤️ The Listening Path
If you want to lead better conversations, build stronger trust, and stop missing what matters—start here.
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Rolling out a new curriculum?
Brace yourself—resistance, frustration, and missteps are inevitable… unless you do it right. Join Sean Lindsey and me as we break down what it really takes to get teachers, students, and families on board—without wasted effort or top-down mandates that fall flat.
We’re talking about:
- The most common mistake leaders make when choosing a curriculum – Teachers and students aren’t just checkboxes in your curriculum rollout. Use a rubric based on their actual needs, not just the shiniest new program.
- How to turn teachers into champions (not skeptics) – Training, time, and real support matter. Mass rollouts of a new curriculum to teachers without these? Recipe for disaster.
- The secret to getting parents on your side before they push back – If parents don’t understand the “why,” they’ll resist the “what.” Learn how to engage them from the start.
- Why school leaders must do more than cheerlead – Leaders who don’t get the curriculum can’t lead it. We’ll talk about how to remove barriers and create real instructional shifts.
Don’t gamble with your rollout. Learn how to make it stick.
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The Ladder of Conscious Competence
- Four stages: Conscious/Unconscious Competence & Incompetence.
- This can explain why there’s a lack of knowledge transfer at your school
- Why having unconscious competence makes skills hard to teach.
The Peter Principle in Education
- People are promoted beyond their skillset (shifting from teaching children to teaching adults).
- Success in one role doesn’t guarantee success in another.
- Effective leadership requires a balance of three key skill sets: technical, conceptual, and human
Coaching Missteps to Avoid
- Avoid coaching people to mimic your personality or style (Focus on enhancing the coachee’s unique strengths.)
- Avoid sharing personal success stories excessively ("When I was a teacher, I...").
- Ignoring the critical need for developing adult-learning skills.
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Tune in for an engaging conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Kate Lund as she joins host Becca Silver to explore perfectionism and resilience. This episode dives into how perfectionism can show up in the lives of coaches, leaders, and teachers, and why it often gets in the way of satisfaction and well-being.
Dr. Lund explains the difference between perfectionism and healthy striving, sharing how the constant urge to get everything right can actually make growth and adaptability more difficult. Listeners will discover practical tools, including the relaxation response technique to calm the mind and the daily wins exercise to help shift focus to what is going well. Dr. Lund also offers a valuable tip for leaders: help your team begin the day by recognizing successes, not just areas for improvement.
Whether you are a parent, teacher, or anyone looking for ways to handle life’s challenges, this episode is filled with useful advice and real-life examples.
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In this episode, Becca sits down with Steve Barkley, a pioneer in instructional coaching whose influence has shaped how educators think about growth, feedback, and collaboration. Together, they unpack what it really takes to create lasting change in classrooms; not through evaluation, but through curiosity and conversation.
Steve shares his journey from being observed every day as a student teacher to becoming one of the most respected voices in peer coaching. Along the way, he reveals a mindset shift that changed everything: great coaching isn’t about watching teachers. It’s about watching students.
You’ll hear how focusing on student actions opens new doors for learning, reflection, and impact. Becca and Steve explore how to:
→ Plan lessons and coaching sessions with student behaviors in mind
→ Use observation and questioning to drive meaningful reflection
→ Support teachers with empathy, not judgment
→ Build thriving professional learning communities that keep everyone growing
Packed with real-world insights and practical takeaways, this episode is a powerful reminder that when we focus on students first, everything else follows.
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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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In this powerful episode, Becca sits down with Dr. Ann Ishimaru and Dr. Decoteau Irby, authors of Doing the Work of Equity Leadership for Justice and Systems Change, to unpack what it really means to lead for equity in today’s schools.
Together, they trace the evolution of equity leadership through four distinct phases: morning (where new roles and policies first take root), midday (when equity becomes embedded in systems), evening (as communities and intentional connections deepen), and night (when resistance and federal mandates challenge the work).
The conversation gets real about what it takes to sustain momentum through each phase, using data with purpose, centering student and parent voices, and investing in professional learning that drives genuine change.
Listeners will walk away with actionable strategies like applying targeted universalism, navigating relationships with challenging stakeholders, and creating school environments where adults learn and grow just as much as students do.
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Ever wonder how the smallest moments can spark the biggest shifts in learning and leadership? In this episode of Research Rundown, Becca reveals the science behind a simple one hour intervention that slashed achievement gaps and boosted happiness for years, all by strengthening students’ sense of belonging. Discover how tiny, everyday moments can ripple out to create lasting change, and learn the three essential ingredients every leader needs to build trust, safety, and connection. Don’t miss the secrets to turning resistance into momentum and making everyone feel like they truly belong. Tune in now and unlock the power of belonging!
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How can schools and teams make data feel human and actually useful? In this episode, Becca talks with data culture expert Jessica Lane about approaches that move beyond dashboards and charts to create meaningful impact.
Jessica shares practical ways to start small, focus on “tiny data,” and connect every action to real student outcomes. Through stories and actionable strategies, listeners will learn how to build trust, support teacher growth, and use data as a tool for continuous improvement rather than a source of stress.
Whether your school is beginning its data journey or looking to strengthen existing practices, this conversation offers frameworks for fostering a positive data culture, encouraging reflection, and turning everyday classroom observations into actionable insights.
This episode is perfect for coaches, instructional leaders, and educators who want data to work for people, not the other way around.
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Discover how teacher agency really works.
In this episode, Becca explores the research on teacher agency, showing it’s not simply a personal trait, but shaped by school leadership, collaboration, and trust. You’ll hear why true teacher ownership can’t be forced, and how creating the right conditions helps teachers grow, lead, and stay engaged.
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Listen in to see how small shifts in your school’s environment can make a big difference in supporting teachers’ sense of ownership and professional confidence.
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Get ready to see leadership and the next generation from a whole new angle. In this insightful episode, Becca sits down with author and leadership expert Tim Elmore to talk about what Gen Z is bringing to the workplace. Tim shares stories that challenge assumptions, clears up common misconceptions, and shows how Gen Z can help leaders grow sharper in their skills. You’ll hear why shortcuts sometimes represent a new kind of work ethic, how regular check-ins can strengthen team culture, and why curiosity often creates better results than frustration. Whether you work in education, coaching, or leadership, this conversation is full of practical ideas and fresh perspectives to help you adapt in a changing world. Tim also offers useful takeaways and a preview of his upcoming book The Future Begins with Z.
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Why does the same feedback spark growth in one teacher but shut down another? In this episode, Becca Silver unpacks the research on the “four ways of knowing” and how it shapes the way educators receive feedback. You’ll learn how to recognize these differences, adjust your coaching approach, and move past resistance with compassion and clarity. This conversation will help you shift feedback from frustration to connection, so real growth can take root.
🔗Discover the research behind how teachers truly hear feedback in Tell Me So I Can Hear You.
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What happens when a teacher leader decides to stop fixing everything and start empowering others? In this episode, I sit down with Todd Goodman, a teacher and leader who has sparked a grassroots movement of change in his school community. Todd shares how shifting away from the exhausting “fix-it mindset” freed him to build trust, empower his peers, and create real transformation for students.
You’ll hear how frameworks like FFIRE Your Complaints™ and reflective listening didn’t just help Todd navigate frustration, they raised student outcomes and strengthened the culture of his school. His story is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating space for others to rise, staying grounded through discomfort, and leading with purpose.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to do it all, this conversation will remind you that you don’t have to lead alone, and that the real impact comes when you empower those around you.
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One of the biggest mistakes leaders make with new initiatives is selling the benefits without naming what it might cost teachers. Grounded in Kahneman and Tversky’s Prospect Theory, this episode explores why the fear of loss often outweighs the promise of gain. Whether it’s autonomy, time, competence, or belonging, the risks teachers anticipate can feel heavier than the advantages leaders emphasize.
Through research and real-life examples, you’ll learn how to shift pushback into progress by addressing those hidden losses head-on. The takeaway is simple: don’t just highlight the gains, acknowledge and reduce the losses teachers fear. Resistance isn’t about “fear of change.” It’s about fear of loss. And until you name the loss, the gain won’t matter.
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In this episode, Becca Silver interviews Bethany Rees about her unique approach to leadership, using the metaphor of the "body of leadership": head (mindset), heart (relationships), hands (execution), and guts (accountability). They discuss the importance of pausing, reflection, and focusing on what truly matters ("rocks over sand") to avoid burnout and be more effective leaders. Bethany shares practical mantras and strategies for nourishing leadership and emphasizes the value of self-accountability and proactive problem-solving. The episode also highlights Bethany’s new book, Leadership on the Rocks.
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Bethany Rees is a leadership coach, speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller Leadership on the Rocks: How to Survive, Adapt, and Succeed in the Wilderness of Leadership. With humor and practical wisdom, she equips overwhelmed leaders with her Leadership Survival Kit framework to trade chaos for clarity and thrive in the wilderness of leadership.
Bethany Rees' Info:
- Order the book: Leadership on the Rocks on Amazon
- Free resource: Leadership Survival Checklist
- Learn more: leadershipontherocks.com
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Every coach and leader has felt the sting of teacher pushback, especially when the change you’re asking for seems so small it shouldn’t cause resistance. But here’s the catch: sometimes it’s not the change itself that sparks resistance, it’s depletion. When teachers are constantly pulled in a dozen directions, their self-control tanks become empty. That’s when even minor adjustments feel like mountains.
This episode unpacks the concept of ego depletion and why willpower is more like a muscle than an endless supply. You’ll discover how exhaustion masquerades as resistance, why “just one more thing” pushes teachers over the edge, and how to spot when pushback is really about depletion. More importantly, you’ll learn practical ways to protect teacher bandwidth so that when you do introduce a change, it has a fighting chance of sticking.
Because here’s the shift: what looks like defiance is sometimes just depletion. And if you can recognize that difference, you can respond in a way that actually builds trust and momentum instead of frustration on both sides.
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In this episode, Becca Silver is joined by Tami Shaw to discuss effective approaches to designing professional development (PD) systems. Tami shares insights from her book "Radically Simple Training," including practical activities like using quotes to foster meaningful connections among participants. The conversation explores the importance of making PD relevant and engaging, emphasizing strategies such as "less is more," anchoring activities in the content, and shifting from a mindset of judgment ("shoulds") to one of support and curiosity. Tami and Becca also discuss learning from other industries to improve mentoring and PD practices, the value of continuous reinforcement of key messages, and the role of connection in adult learning. The episode concludes with Tami highlighting feedback on her book’s most popular strategies and sharing where listeners can find more about her work.
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Craig Randall shares his trust-based coaching model for educators, which integrates trust-building into the observation and feedback process. The model uses regular, strengths-based classroom visits and reflective conversations to create a safe environment for teacher growth. By focusing on teachers’ strengths and fostering open dialogue, the approach encourages risk-taking and collective teacher efficacy. Resources and the observation form can be found at trustbased.com.
John Hattie endorsed Trust Based Observations as well: "Classroom observation can lead to telling teachers to do what I did, to advocating different ways of teaching, and to complying with accountability edicts. Trust-Based Observations starts where it matters, establishing trust, building on strengths, focusing on the impact of teachers on the learning lives of students, showing how to have open conversations about learning, and demonstrating collective teacher efficacy in action." -John Hattie
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Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe shares a deeply human approach to resilience, grounded in both research and personal experience. She introduces the five pillars of resilience—belonging, perspective, acceptance, hope, and humor—as essential anchors for navigating adversity. Rather than viewing resilience as simply “being strong,” she reframes it as the ability to recover, adapt, and move forward with intention. Her concept of “stressing wisely” challenges the idea that stress should be avoided; instead, she encourages proactive strategies like planning ahead, honoring personal values, and building strong support systems. Through her work, Dr. Hanley-Dafoe invites us to let go of perfection, embrace authenticity, and focus on the small, consistent actions that help us bounce forward—not just back.
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In this episode, Dr. Donna Spangler shares the coaching breakthrough that changed everything:
She stopped trying to convince teachers, and they started showing up with purpose, ownership, and even excitement.
After going through The Resistance Remedy course, Donna realized she wasn’t dealing with a skill gap—she was missing the belief gap. Once she started listening for mindset signals like value, belonging, and ownership, her entire coaching approach shifted. Teachers moved from polite compliance to full engagement. They initiated change. They emailed saying they were excited to teach again.
She stopped relying on instinct and started coaching with intention. That’s when everything changed.
Donna’s biggest realization? Resistance isn’t a roadblock. It’s a message. And when you know how to listen for it, you don’t just coach better. You coach braver.
Learn more about The Resistance Remedy On Demand Course
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Emails - coachwithdonna@gmail.com OR donna@edjacent.org
LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/donna-spangler-56835412a
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If you feel like your days are just putting out one behavior fire after another, this one’s for you.
I sat down with Hunter Flesch, Associate Principal and host of the Ed Essentials Podcast, to talk about how he moved from 17 behavior calls a day (yes, SEVENTEEN) to just five—and did it by redesigning the system, not just responding harder.
We unpack what systems thinking really looks like when the school day feels like chaos—and how a tiered support system for students and teachers can prioritize clarity, data, ownership, and follow-through without burning teachers out.
This episode will remind you that:
- You can’t solve systemic problems with walkie-talkie urgency
- Behavior data belongs in the hands of teachers
- Ownership starts with leaders who believe change is possible by empowering their educators to be leaders
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Can you lead with optimism without slipping into toxic positivity? In this episode, Jason Adair from Southern Regional Education Board and I unpack what real optimism looks like in schools—and why it’s a critical ingredient in the Ownership Mindset.
We explore the difference between sugarcoated cheerleading and grounded, actionable hope. Drawing on the work of Simon Sinek and Martin Seligman, they highlight how coaches can model optimism, build agency, and support accountability—especially when the system feels heavy.
Because without optimism, coaching becomes blind compliance.
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Coaches and leaders—what if the biggest resistance to change isn’t from your team… but from you? Your inner critic!
In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Younts of Midlife Catalyst to unpack the internal resistance we rarely name but constantly feel. We’re talking about the shoulds, the shame, the inner critic, and the hidden expectations we carry that sabotage our best intentions—especially when we're leading others.
You’ll hear:
- Why self-judgment masquerades as “high standards”
- How internal resistance can quietly destroy our momentum
- A new way to shift from should to support (yes, we’re flipping the script)
- And unconventional, accessible ways to build self-awareness without writing a single paragraph in a journal
If you’ve ever told yourself “I should know better” or “I should be further along by now,” this episode will hit home in the best kind of way.
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You know that teacher who should know better by now?
The one who should care more? Be further along?
Yeah… that “should” is telling on you.
In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet coaching killer: holding teachers to invisible expectations that keep you stuck. And we’re calling in a mindset shift that doesn’t lower the bar—but finally gives you a real shot at helping them meet it.
We’ll unpack the Expectation Continuum, drop a research-backed tool called mental contrasting, and ask the one question that can instantly shift your coaching approach.
Ready to stop coaching the fantasy and start moving the real needle? Hit play.
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We toss around the term school transformation but often it’s just accountability with better branding. In this episode, I sit down with Matt Hickson from Modern Classrooms Project to talk about what real school transformation looks like—and why it has to be responsive, reflective, and rooted in collective efficacy, not top-down plans.
Matt breaks down the School Transformation Inventory—a tool built by leaders, for leaders—and shows how it helps schools move from scattered strategies to a shared instructional vision that actually works. We also talk about hiring practices, instructional clarity, and how to create systems that match the needs of your staff and students—not just the goals of your strategic plan.
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You don’t have to agree to understand—and in coaching, confusing the two can shut down growth before it starts.
I break down the critical difference between understanding and agreement in coaching and leadership. Pulling from Carl Rogers’ research and real-life coaching moments, we show how validating concerns—without co-signing them—creates space for trust, reflection, and real change.
Because when people feel heard, they stop defending and start growing.
Tune in to learn how to listen with curiosity, not control.
Want to be a better listener? Start with what you're listening for.
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Sick of feeling like your to-do list is your boss? In this episode, I team up with Barbara Boselli of bnow™ Consulting to break down time management in a way that actually respects your humanity—not just your calendar.
We tackle the three biggest saboteurs of productivity: people-pleasing, task-switching, and fuzzy priorities. Barbara shares her PRO Framework—Prioritize, Respect, Optimize—and shows you how to say “no” (without spiraling into guilt), align your actions with your real commitments, and stop letting multitasking run the show.
Because being “busy” isn’t the goal. Being intentional is.
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We love to say “be your authentic self”—but what if what we’re calling authenticity is actually just self-indulgence in disguise?
In this episode, I break down the real difference between authenticity and self-indulgence in education. Drawing on the work of Dr. Drago-Severson, Dr. Blum-DeStefano, and Brené Brown, I show a distinction of how true authenticity is rooted in self-awareness, integrity, and accountability—not just doing what feels good.
Because real leaders don’t just show up as themselves—they show up for others, too.
Tune in to learn what’s really behind your leadership choices—and how to shift toward authenticity with impact.
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What if the real barrier to change isn’t resistance—it’s how we navigate the system? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad to unpack high agency coaching—a powerful approach that helps educators take action, even when the system says “not yet.”
You’ll hear how coaches can model high agency, drive micro-innovations, and build coalitions that stretch across roles and levels. Nathan shares bold strategies for shifting from deficit to asset-based mindsets, aligning values, and mapping influence so you’re not just reacting to resistance—you’re proactively addressing the underlying roots of it.
Because coaching isn’t just about helping teachers—it's about moving systems.
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Change doesn’t fail because people are stubborn. It fails because leaders bet on urgency instead of readiness.
Organizational change only sticks when people believe it’s worth it and believe they can pull it off.
That’s the core of Weiner’s theory on change commitment (Value Mindset) and change efficacy (Success Mindset)—and without both, even a great idea will crash and burn.
In this episode, I break down how to assess readiness and share a real story of what happens when you fix the belief gap before pushing forward.
If you're throwing strategies at resistance and hoping something sticks—stop. Then head to The Whole Educator for mindset-driven tools that don’t waste your time (or theirs).
The Research: A theory of organizational readiness for change
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Coaching alternatively certified teachers? It’s not about lowering expectations—it’s about shifting the support.
These educators bring deep content knowledge—but often need help breaking it down, planning it out, and managing the classroom chaos.You can’t coach them like traditional first-years. Their path needs a different path forward.
In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman shows why coaching alternatively certified teachers demands customized support that goes beyond the traditional first-year playbook.
She shares the biggest coaching missteps, how to avoid overwhelming new teachers, and why celebrating small wins isn’t fluffy—it’s foundational.
Listen in to learn how small wins, tailored support, and a flexible mindset build teacher efficacy that actually lasts.
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You’ve been tossing mindset seeds onto concrete, wondering why they won’t grow.
Walton & Yeager’s research confirms that powerful beliefs—like “you belong here” or “you can grow”—won’t take root just because we say them. Beliefs need fertile ground.
When your culture, systems, or norms contradict your message, people don’t just ignore it—they lose trust in your leadership.
🎧 Want to go deeper? Check out Episode 122 for a breakdown of the 5 Catalyst Mindsets™—the real drivers behind belief, buy-in, and lasting behavior change.
The Research:
Seed and Soil: Psychological Affordances in Contexts Help to Explain Where Wise Interventions Succeed or Fail
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What looks like resistance is often dysregulation in disguise—showing up as avoidance, blame, or burnout.
We talk all the time about helping kids manage their emotions, but what about adults? When adults become dysregulated, their brains shift from thoughtful decision-making to fight-or-flight mode, sabotaging effective communication and clear thinking. Kim Hall breaks down exactly what's happening during these moments and shares a simple, powerful strategy to hit the “calm the heck down” button—helping you move from knee-jerk reactions to intentional responses.
Because as coaches and leaders, we can’t effectively support our beautiful educators and students until we've regulated ourselves first.
The Whole Educator is now booking for the 2025–2026 school year—keynotes, PD, and our Human Centered Academy are all designed to turn resistance into real progress. Check out the options at https://bit.ly/WholeEdPrograms and let’s make next year the one where things finally shift.
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In this episode, we’re breaking down why some teachers stay on fire while others burnout, stall out, or check out—and it’s not about how hard they’re working.
Backed by Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000), we’re unpacking how perceived value and accountability shape motivation—and what happens when one (or both) are missing.
You’ll learn the Value–Accountability Matrix—a practical tool that helps you:
- Spot the difference between thriving and surviving,
- Diagnose why effort isn’t turning into progress,
- And figure out exactly where to boost meaning or tighten expectations.
Reflection of the Week: “Which quadrant is each of my teachers operating in—and what do they need from me to move forward?”
Because effort alone doesn’t create progress.
Effort with value and accountability does.
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Curious how the other Catalyst Mindsets™ show up in your coaching?
You’ve explored the Value Mindset—now discover which ones are showing up strongest and which need more attention.
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[Research]: Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation,
Social Development, and Well-Being
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We’ve been taught that good listeners don’t interrupt—but what if the right kind of interrupting is exactly what great leaders do?
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That should’ve gone better”? You said the words. They said the words. But something still missed the mark.
Here’s the truth:
It’s not what you said. It’s what you didn’t hear.
In this episode, I sit down with listening expert Christine Miles, who challenges what you think it means to truly listen. Are you listening to reply—or listening to understand?
We unpack:
- Why most people retain only 17–25% of what’s said (yep, you read that right)
- How to shift from half-hearing to fully leading
- And the underrated art of interrupting to understand—not interrupting to tell
Christine shares powerful tools you can use right away:
- The Flashlight Technique
- Compass Questions
- The Listening Path
If you want to lead better conversations, build stronger trust, and stop missing what matters—start here.
The Whole Educator is now booking for the 2025–2026 school year—keynotes, PD, and our Human Centered Academy are all designed to turn resistance into real progress. Check out the options at https://bit.ly/WholeEdPrograms and let’s make next year the one where things finally shift.
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Saying you always have a Growth Mindset? That’s not how it works.
Your mindset shifts depending on the situation. You might embrace challenges at work—but shut down when it comes to personal goals. Mindsets aren’t one-size-fits-all; they show up differently in different areas of your life.
We love to act like Growth Mindset is an all-or-nothing badge of honor. But the truth is you can believe you can grow in one area—and feel completely stuck in another. That’s not a flaw. That’s being human.
Carol Dweck’s research makes it clear: mindsets are different in different contexts.
So the real question isn’t if you operate under a fixed mindset. It’s “Where does it show up?” And what that’s costing your impact.
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Research: Recognizing and Overcoming False Growth Mindset
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Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone.
You’re trying to lead, support, coach, and hold it all together—but it’s starting to show. That quiet dread. The blurred lines between work and, well, everything else.
Here’s the thing: burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken. It means the system you’re operating in needs an upgrade.
What if the problem isn’t how much you’re doing... but what you believe about what you have to do?
Listen to this episode with April Little. We’re talking burnout, boundaries, belief systems—and how to actually build something better.
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If your school avoids hard conversations, you don’t have belonging. You have politeness.
We confuse being nice with building belonging. But “nice” often means silence, avoidance, and surface-level smiles. Comfort isn’t the same as safety. Harvard researcher Amy Edmondson coined the term psychological safety—the ability to speak up, take risks, and be vulnerable without fear.
In “nice” cultures, people feel comfortable... but not safe. Real belonging requires vulnerability, not just harmony.
Listen to this episode to find out how to move your culture from polite silence to real belonging—and why discomfort might be the missing piece.
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Research: Psychological Safety Comes of Age: Observed Themes in an
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Casey Watts has spent over 20 years in education, and she’s got a sharp diagnosis: too many schools are stuck in quiet chaos—lots of strategies, zero clarity, and a fast track to burnout.
Enter the Clarity Cycle, a six-step game plan to cut through the fog: focus, cast vision, gain insight, provide feedback, celebrate systematically, and sustain. Simple? Yes. Easy? Not so much.
Watts drives home two must-dos: Leaders need habits of clarity, and celebrations aren’t optional—they’re fuel. If schools want real engagement, they need real alignment. Otherwise, they’re just spinning their wheels.
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Most schools say they want teachers who take initiative. But here’s the kicker—they’re still running a compliance culture that trains teachers to wait for permission. If you’ve ever wondered why schools feel stuck in resistance and disengagement, this is why.
In this episode, we break down:
- Why compliance-driven leadership kills initiative (and what to do instead)
- The 3 essential elements of Ownership Mindset: Agency, Optimism, and Accountability
- The difference between constructive and destructive accountability—and why getting this wrong keeps schools spinning their wheels
- How accountability—when done right—builds self-regulation, not compliance
If your accountability isn’t building ownership, it’s just compliance in disguise.
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Catalyst Mindset Overview: Ep. 122: Why Growth Mindset Isn't Enough
Research: Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation from a self-determination theory perspective: Definitions, theory, practices, and future directions
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Rolling out a new curriculum? Brace yourself—resistance, frustration, and missteps are inevitable… unless you do it right. Join Sean Lindsey and me as we break down what it really takes to get teachers, students, and families on board—without wasted effort or top-down mandates that fall flat.
We’re talking about:
The #1 mistake leaders make when choosing a curriculum – Teachers and students aren’t just checkboxes in your curriculum rollout. Use a rubric based on their actual needs—not just the shiniest new program.
How to turn teachers into champions (not skeptics) – Training, time, and real support matter. Mass rollouts of a new curriculum to teachers without these? Recipe for disaster.
The secret to getting parents on your side before they push back – If parents don’t understand the “why,” they’ll resist the “what.” Learn how to engage them from the start.
How school leaders can do more than just cheerlead – Leaders who don’t get the curriculum can’t lead it. We’ll talk about how to remove barriers and create real instructional shifts.
Don’t gamble with your rollout—learn how to make it stick.
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We aren't here for wishful thinking—we stand for hope as action. Hope-centered leadership isn’t about toxic positivity; it’s about setting bold goals, creating real pathways, and owning the work. Inspired by Dr. Shane Lopez’s research, we fuse agency, optimism, and accountability into an Ownership Mindset that fuels change. Without hope, schools spiral into stagnation and burnout. We’ll break down the three essential drivers of hope—and the strategic actions you can take to embed them in your school. Leaders who clarify the vision, help people see multiple pathways to get there and keep people moving forward, create schools where students and educators achieve their full capabilities. The data doesn’t lie—hope isn’t just nice; it’s necessary.
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122: Why Growth Mindset Isn't Enough: The Five Mindsets You Need to Drive Change
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- Instilling Hope in Students
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Dr. Kim Richardson and I discuss building leadership identity with intention. We look at people-centered leadership backed by the 24 character strengths —like love of learning, empathy, and bravery—not as soft skills, but as essential tools for leaders who actually want to make an impact.
Ethical leadership isn’t a suggestion; it’s a requirement. Richardson lays it out—bravery, honesty, social intelligence, and self-regulation aren’t optional if you want to lead with integrity. If you’re not reflecting on your strengths, you’re leading blind. Join us to learn more about:
- Knowing your top strengths. If you can’t name them, you’re not using them.
- Using strengths to build your team, not just yourself. This isn’t solo work.
- Leading with integrity. Ethics matter.
Leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about action.
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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 the highlights:
- Different Reactions to Imposter Syndrome
- People either overcompensate or underfunction when faced with imposter syndrome.
- Strategies to Manage Imposter Syndrome
- Chris emphasizes the importance of recognizing and being yourself to manage imposter syndrome.
- Self-regulation to prevent emotional dysregulation. Become a “professional noticer” to recognize when imposter syndrome is affecting behavior.
- Impact of Unnoticed Imposter Syndrome
- Unaddressed imposter syndrome can lead to harmful behaviors like micromanagement or avoidance.
- Operating under the weight of imposter syndrome harms both leaders and teams.
- The Role of Transparency and Vulnerability
- Leaders admitting to imposter syndrome can foster authenticity and improve connections within teams.
- Leaders should invite collaboration by admitting when they don’t have all the answers.
- Be conscious of the stories you tell yourself and make an effort to change the narrative.
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[Catalyst Mindsets] Ep. #122: Why Growth Mindset Isn't Enough: The Five Mindsets You Need to Drive Change
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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 push school leaders out of their comfort zones and into real transformation. Their message? If coaching isn’t making people uncomfortable, it’s not working.
They break down the power of precision questioning—not just to make people think, but to expose blind spots, shift mindsets, and drive real behavior change. They dig into the Tailor Your Approach chart and Clutterbuck’s Levels of Dialogue, giving coaches a framework to move leaders beyond surface-level conversations and into deep, systemic change.
The Hard Truths:
- Coaching isn’t passive. If you’re just listening, you’re not coaching.
- Stop coaching for comfort—create inescapable learning moments that force self-insight and behavior shifts.
- Coaches must be adaptable. One-size-fits-all coaching doesn’t work.
- Questioning is a strategy, not a checklist. Purposeful questions expose hidden barriers and unlock change.
- Leaders need to be held accountable. Reflection is great, but action is everything.
[Catalyst Mindsets] Ep. #122: Why Growth Mindset Isn't Enough: The Five Mindsets You Need to Drive Change
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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 garden—without loosening the ground, adding nutrients, or ensuring there’s water, those seeds don’t stand a chance.
Becca reveals five Catalyst Mindsets™ —Value, Ownership, Belonging, Success, and Growth—that actually move people from burnout to engagement and from passive compliance to real action.
Value Mindset: If it doesn’t matter to me, I’m not investing energy. Connect initiatives to personal goals, or watch engagement stay surface-level.
Ownership Mindset: Stop waiting for someone else to fix it. Agency, accountability, and integrity drive real change.
Belonging Mindset: If I don’t feel like I belong, I’m not taking risks. Schools must create real psychological safety, not just “niceness.”
Success Mindset: If I don’t believe I can succeed, I won’t even try. Coaching must reinforce small wins and self-efficacy to build real confidence.
Growth Mindset: It’s a continuum, not a checkbox. Where someone falls on that continuum matters more than whether they “have” a growth mindset.
Coaches and Leaders: Your Challenge
- Identify Resistance—Which mindset is missing?
- Make Change Manageable—Break it down into small wins that build confidence.
- Stop Asking About Growth Mindset—Ask where someone is on the continuum and coach them through the messy middle.
Growth mindset alone won’t move the needle. Change happens when we address the right mindsets, in the right way, at the right time.
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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, autonomy, and relatedness aren't optional; they're essential for thriving schools.
Power Moves for School Leaders
Buck delivers no-nonsense strategies that ignite teacher growth and motivation:
- Unify with a School-Wide Rubric: Give teachers the power to own their growth within a clear, shared framework that aligns with school goals.
- Cultivate a Thriving Culture: Lead with transparency, unshakable support, and relentless optimism to create an environment where everyone wins.
- Coach for True Autonomy: Autonomy isn't chaos—it's the freedom to excel within a structure that supports success.
Listen in to learn very specific strategies Warren used to shift away from compliance and grow a deep level of commitment within his school.
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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 rigid scripts won’t make you a great coach—and might even hold you back.
Chris and Becca debate:
The Pros & Cons of Protocols – When they’re useful and when they become a crutch.
Coaching Beyond the Checklist – Why developing deep skills in listening and questioning matters more than following a script.
The Complexity of Coaching – Coaching isn’t about running a formula—it’s about adapting to real humans.
Intentional Conversations – The key to powerful coaching isn’t in a protocol, it’s in knowing where you're headed and how to guide the conversation there.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re relying too much on protocols—or if you need a better way to guide coaching conversations—this episode will challenge your thinking in the best way. Tune in for real talk, real laughs, and real coaching wisdom.
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What if your go-to PD moves are secretly keeping your teachers stuck? Dr. Julie Slayton takes a bold stand against the outdated, ineffective professional development (PD) systems that dominate schools today. She calls out the traditional "one-size-fits-all" approach for what it is—a waste of time and money—and demands a paradigm shift.
Slayton exposes the systemic barriers holding educators back. She dares us to disrupt the status quo, arguing that only by addressing these deep-rooted issues can we empower teachers to grow and thrive. With transformative frameworks like Levels of Readiness and Feedback Stages, she challenges leaders to rethink how we support teachers' growth, meeting them where they are and guiding them toward adaptive, lasting change.
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Becca and Dr. Chris Jones co-host another episode where they discuss the challenges that come when instructional coaches and school leaders are "naturally gifted" in certain areas. Here are the highlights:
The Ladder of Conscious Competence
- Four stages: Conscious/Unconscious Competence & Incompetence.
- This can explain why there’s a lack of knowledge transfer at your school
- Why having unconscious competence makes skills hard to teach.
The Peter Principle in Education
- People are promoted beyond their skillset (shifting from teaching children to teaching adults).
- Success in one role doesn’t guarantee success in another.
- Effective leadership requires a balance of three key skill sets: technical, conceptual, and human
Coaching Missteps to Avoid
- Avoid coaching people to mimic your personality or style (Focus on enhancing the coachee’s unique strengths.)
- Avoid sharing personal success stories excessively ("When I was a teacher, I...").
- Ignoring the critical need for developing adult-learning skills.
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Are you struggling to make coaching more impactful in your school? In this engaging conversation, we welcome Jacy and Rita, two experts in coaching and school improvement, to explore how supporting coaches can lead to meaningful changes in education. They discuss the evolving role of coaching, emphasizing that it’s not just a formal title but a dynamic set of activities that can empower teachers and drive systemic change. These activities include adopting four key coaching mindsets, understanding school culture, and recognizing the impact of human capital versus social capital—all essential elements for driving real impact in your school. The four coaching mindsets they advocate include: Change Agent, Facilitator, Designer, and Advocate. Each mindset highlights a different way coaches can engage with teachers and leaders to improve teaching and learning.
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This is the very first episode Dr. Chris Jones (Executive Director of VASCD) and Becca are co-hosting informal, unplanned conversations where they share their experiences and, sometimes differing, opinions and challenge each other about all things instructional leadership and coaching. These co-hosted episodes aim to disrupt the idea that there’s one right way to do things in education and support best practices from many different points of view.
Here are the topics covered:
- Disrupting the norm
- The need for multiple mindsets
- Whether growth/fixed mindsets are good and bad (or simply neutral)
- The role of beliefs and actions (which come first?)
- Using mindsets as a diagnostic tool
- Creating common ground in coaching
- The most important skills in coaching
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Do you feel drained and uninspired at work? Wish you and your team could tap into that feeling of energized accomplishment?
This episode explores the Working Genius framework, a tool that reveals your natural strengths and what energizes you. Tami Shaw and I delve into my personal Working Genius profile, highlighting my strengths in Wonder and Discernment, and...well, let's just say Tenacity and Invention present some interesting challenges. It's eye-opening to see how these strengths (and weaknesses) play out in real life.
But here's the best part: Working Genius identifies different strengths for each phase of a project. Understanding yours can completely transform how you approach work. We'll show you how to apply this framework to your projects, ensuring every phase is covered. By embracing the power of Working Genius, school leaders can understand their own work and inspire their teams to thrive!
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Ever feel like your best-intentioned feedback falls flat? Or that some difficult conversations seem to escalate? It's time to rethink our approach. In this episode, we dig into the neuroscience of communication with the incredible Marcia Reynolds. She reveals how our brains respond to difficult conversations and how a coaching approach can shift your conversations into breakthroughs. We will shed some light on stress responses, powerful strategies and how to authentically connect with your staff.
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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 motivation and unveils what truly fuels our educators. While we want our educators and students to be motivated intrinsically, we may be sabotaging those motivations by relying too heavily on extrinsic motivators. "Know your why" workshops aren't a magic bullet. They can even mask deeper systemic issues.
By prioritizing honest intrinsic motivation, we can create a more engaged, innovative, and fulfilling work environment for our teachers.
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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 highlights the importance of moving beyond buy-in to higher levels of ownership and commitment. While compliance and buy-in may seem sufficient, they fall short of the transformative power of ownership and commitment. Join us as we discuss strategies for cultivating higher levels of teacher engagement, as well as understanding and applying the principles of the engagement continuum. Dr. Jones points out concretely what we must do to develop higher levels of teacher enagagement in growth and coaching.
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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 lies in fostering a culture of collective teacher efficacy with a strong coaching growth culture.
In this episode we will discuss how Dr. LaFargue created a supportive environment where teachers felt empowered, valued, and inspired to do their best work. It’s time to ditch the traditional "accountability" model in favor of a more collaborative approach, replacing it with "observation coaching".
We often talk about the need to build collective teacher efficacy, but not often do we talk about how. Today is the day you hear how Dr. Lafargue did this in his 66 school district! He shares his concrete strategies, structures and tools that got him there.
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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 powerful concept of "listening for what's not being said" in school culture. Discover the secrets behind understanding underlying messages, emotions, and nonverbal cues to foster a thriving school climate and increase teacher retention. From active and reflective listening techniques to creating open communication spaces and the game-changing impact of creating your very own advisory council, Principal Patterson shares invaluable insights to transform your leadership approach. Uncover the essence of school culture, far beyond the tangible, as her wisdom sparks inspiration for exceptional educational leadership to elevate your school's culture, communication practices and teacher retention.
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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 workplaces.
Jones dives deep into the psychology of motivation and engagement, explaining that it's more than just getting people to show up. By understanding the science behind human behavior, we can create environments that foster peak performance and deepen engagement.
So, how can we leverage this neuroscience in our leadership? Join Dr. Jones and I as we incorporate these neuroscience-backed principles into your leadership style. Together, we can create teams that are not just high-performing, but also deeply connected and fulfilled.
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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 entrainment isn't happening.
By understanding how your brain waves work in neural entrainment, you can become a more effective communicator, build stronger relationships, and create a more positive and productive learning environment for everyone in your school. Imagine the transformation from disjointed conversations to a seamless, cohseive flow.
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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 dynamic, flexible approach that can keep up with our ever-changing day to day in our schools.
Reset Mindset is about intentionality, flexibility, and a constant willingness to reassess. It's like saying, "Okay, this isn't working. Let's try something new."Change is tough no matter what. It's like trying to put a square peg in a round hole. In this episode, we discuss how to navigate the rough waters of resistance and come out stronger on the other side!
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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 momentum and sustain change. ADKAR can help you to drive successful change in your school. Join us as we talk through the AKCAR framework and provide information on how you can create a culture of continuous improvement and drive authentic change in your school. Remember, change is a journey, not a destination. Empower your team to embrace change!
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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 conversations around keeping educators accountable. This must-hear discussion explains how to first build a trustworthy relationship to make educators with resistance feel valued, and how to give educators a voice in the process of breaking through their resistance. Their clear action steps are sure to leave you feeling empowered to conquer resistance you’re experiencing with your teachers.
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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 to be the "hero." This isolation can hinder effectiveness.
The Coaching Continuum: The concept of "levels of coaching intensity" is introduced. These levels range from building relationships (Level 1) to analyzing practice (Level 2) to transforming practice (Level 3).
Alignment is Key: Successful coaching is not just about individual efforts but about a whole-system approach. Alignment between coaches, leaders, and teachers' goals is crucial for optimal outcomes.
Curiosity vs. Fear: Analyzing practice requires a shift from fearing judgment to embracing curiosity about student learning outcomes. This curiosity fuels the desire to transform teaching practices.
Resistance as a Systems Issue: Resistance to change is often rooted in systemic issues, not individual shortcomings. Building a culture of coaching and addressing the underlying causes of resistance are more effective than "fixing" teachers.
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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 strategies on how to build capacity in a building where teachers feel safe and confident to take risks and try new things (including new changes).
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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 points out five primary approaches to conflict. Listen in to find out your primary styles and to start to identify the main styles of your colleagues and leaders!
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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, doesn't mean they trust you. Without trust, no amount of clarifying expectations and holding teachers accountable will help. A lack of trust means you will get pushback the whole way through the change. A trusting relationship makes change easier, quicker and more effective. Listen in to find out the different components of trust and how to intentionally assess and build it with your leadership team and teachers.
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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 tasks and boost your coaching effectiveness. We highlight the challenges coaches face in juggling staff interactions, projects, and goals. The key to overcoming this is building a strong organizational system. By having a system, you can avoid decision fatigue and free up mental space to focus on what truly matters – supporting teachers. By getting organized and implementing these tips, you'll be well on your way to becoming a coaching powerhouse.
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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 happening. Often, leaders are connected to why change is happening and it is assumed that teachers are connected to that why as well. Becca and Mia share concrete action steps to take that will empower you to address educators that are resisting change because they do not understand why this change is happening.
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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 some unexpected motivations shared!
Get ready to gain a deeper understanding of motivation and learn how to apply these theories in your coaching practice. This episode is packed with practical insights for coaches and leaders who want to enhance their support for educators and understand themselves even better. Tune in and let's explore the fascinating world of motivation together!
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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 what our bodies actually broadcast. Our bodies are the front lines of communication. It's not just about what you say, but how you say it – the tilt of your head, the flicker of your eyes, the subtle shift of your weight. These silent signals can either invite others in or build walls.
Leaders who master the art of nonverbal communication are present, empathetic, and genuinely connected. By tuning into our own bodies and the bodies of others, we can connect to those we coach and lead in different ways that empowers our human-centered coaching work.
So, the next time you find yourself in a conversation, remember: your body is speaking volumes. Are you listening?
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Can you believe it? One hundred episodes of in-depth knowledge on how best to reach YOUR teachers! This episode is a little different. We're taking a victory lap through some of MY favorite moments from the past hundred episodes. We're talking GROWTH MINDSET gold, the power of LISTENING, and some invaluable strategies to finally BREAK THROUGH RESISTANCE and get those amazing teachers on board.
This episode was a whirlwind of inspiration. Remember, coaches and leaders, believe in your ability to shift resistance, and treat others the way they want to be treated! Here's to the next hundred episodes, and to all the amazing things we'll accomplish together!
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Feeling drained and overwhelmed by the stressful demands of coaching and leadership? You're not alone. Juggling endless demands, high-stakes expectations, and the well-being of your school community can be overwhelming. In this episode we discuss transforming stress into your greatest strength with resilience expert Constant Hine. We're talking about practical tips, mindset shifts, and sensible strategies that can bring you to a place of empowerment instead of frustration. Tune in to Episode 99 of Coaching the Whole Educator to learn how to not only reduce your stress, but also increase your resiliency throughout the school year. Let's start this school year being proactive about our stress levels!
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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 coaches and school leaders must consider four essential mindsets: belonging, growth mindset, self-efficacy, and value & purpose.
The episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these mindsets within the hierarchy of learner needs. Before focusing on instructional strategies, coaches and leaders must ensure teachers feel safe, valued, and capable. By diagnosing which mindset might be missing, coaches can provide targeted support to help teachers overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
This episode offers valuable insights for coaches and leaders looking to create a more supportive and effective learning environment for all.
Additional Research Resources:Academic Mindsets from CASELMindset Works' Learning Mindsets ResourcesHierarchy of Learner's Needs Related episodes:#70: Why Teaching Growth Mindsets Might Not Be Working
86: The Brain Science Behind Overcoming Learning Plateaus: Helping Educators Embrace Challenge
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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 assessing coaching practices. This framework examines four key areas: people, process, product, and culture. By identifying strengths and weaknesses, coaches can optimize their impact on teacher development and student outcomes.
Beyond the assessment, we delve into the broader context of coaching. Clear role expectations, strong administrative support, and dedicated coaching time are essential for creating a sustainable coaching culture. Remember, you're not alone in this coaching journey. With a little self-reflection and a dash of strategy, you can build your practice and make a real difference.
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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? This disconnect can stem from a clash between two different types of commitments: stated and competing commitments that impact our everyday school life.
There is a key reason this gap exists: unconscious mindsets and beliefs that can unknowingly hinder the implementation of new initiatives. Tune in as we discuss competing beliefs and how to work with them to reach our goals. By acknowledging the competing commitments that exist within a school, leaders can bridge the gap between stated goals and causing the results we are authentically committed to producing!
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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 downloadable activity!
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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 why striving for a perfect work-life balance is a myth.
In schools, we often preach the need for authentic leadership, but are we neglecting our own emotional well-being as well as our teachers? Being authentic requires emotional regulation. Dr. Jody explains how emotional regulation forms the foundation of our authenticity, which in turn shapes the relationships we build. As leaders, she emphasizes that "fixing" everything isn't always our primary role. Instead, prioritizing human connection creates a fertile ground where the real work can grow.
Dr. Carrington equips us with practical strategies for becoming our most authentic and emotionally regulated selves. This job is about connection, not just results.
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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 (like how to load the dishwasher the "right" way) and those that require us to adapt to different sutations (like how to improve engagement in a multitude of situations). These "adaptive challenges" are why that goal just always seems out of reach. To bust through these roadblocks, this research will show it's not about what you know, but how you think. We'll explore the hidden mental blocks that keep people stuck.
Tune in and discover how to identify these sneaky challenges and finally bridge the gap between where your clients are and where they want to be. It's all about a mindset shift, and this episode will show you how!
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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 with each other. While all of this data is a powerful tool, teachers experiencing resistance can hinder its effectiveness. Here is where you come in! Listen to this episode to find out the reasons for this resistance. Find out the impact of ineffectively presenting data and how to overcome these challenges. Join us in Episode 93 where Debra Durma shares her DATA Framework and how to have effective Data Dialogues.
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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 that align with our long-term goals, even when faced with resistance. Interestingly, research shows willpower is a finite resource that depletes throughout the day except for one element, which acts as a buffer against this depletion. In this episode, you learn research-based strategies for improving willpower.
In schools, adults are asked to do hard, and sometimes very unpleasant, things regularly. What's the difference between those that face the challenges consistently those that don't? Learn the differences between the two and how to help those you lead improve their willingness make choices that align with thier long-term goals.
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Does it ever feel like an uphill battle when you are asked to implement a new change in your building or diostrict? In this episode, James Fester and Becca discuss the Change Adoption Curve and how to use it to navigate successful school improvement. The curve gives you the order in which teachers will adopt change: innovators (eager early adopters), early adopters (enthusiastic supporters), early majority (need some convincing), late majority (cautious adopters), and laggards (most reluctant to adopt the change).
Using the Change Adoption Curve shows us that it's not appropriate to expect everyone to initially adopt the change and gives us a roadmap on where to start in differentiating support for all teachers.
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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 Glasser, Choice Theory emphasizes that people's behavior is driven by their desire to fulfill five basic needs. These needs include: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun. By understanding these needs, you can empower teachers by recognizing that their behaviors stem from these needs, allowing educators to address the root cause rather than just the behavior itself.
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This podcast episode confronts the epidemic of isolation plaguing educators, instructional coaches and school leaders. Dr. Jody Carrington, a child psychologist turned best-selling author and public speaker, joins me with her sass and boldness to discuss the root cause of this isolation- a system that most times prioritizes cold efficiency over human connection.
Educators, wired for connection, are drowning in a sea of disconnection which has led to widespread burnout and exhaustion.
The ability to manage their own emotions, Dr. Jody argues, is one of the most important skills educators and leaders can develop. Emotional regulation allows adults to better support other adults and students, as well as navigate the often-stressful educational environment.
Leaders are called upon to dismantle the culture of niceness that permeates education. This culture of niceness, often characterized by toxic positivity, masks deeper issues and prevents educators from getting the support they need.
The solution? Authenticity and empathy. Dr. Jody shares that leaders can begin to reverse the tide of isolation, dismantle our widespread culture of niceness and prioritize connection for all humans in the school building- big and small.
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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?
This episode looks at the science behind burnout and the tools to reduce it. Believe it or not, it’s actually all about completing your stress cycles, and guess what….. incomplete cycles lead straight to burnout.
We will discuss seven research-based strategies that will help teachers (and you) move through stress cycles and intentionally recharge in a way that will not only feel good in the summer but also be sustained throughout the school year.
Research resource: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Related episode: The Summer Band-Aid Effect
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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, we explore how the Enneagram's nine motivation types can be used to:
- Identify sources of confusion in team dynamics.
- Improve communication by understanding different communication styles.
- Build trust and rapport among teachers with diverse personalities.
- Foster collaboration by leveraging each team member's strengths.
This episode is perfect for instructional coaches who want to:
- Create a more cohesive and productive learning environment for teachers.
- Equip educators with strategies for navigating conflict and resolving misunderstandings.
- Foster a culture of mutual respect and appreciation within teacher teams.
By the end of this episode, you will:
- Gain a foundational understanding of the Enneagram and its nine personality types.
- Learn practical tips for using the Enneagram to support your teachers.
- Discover how to leverage the Enneagram to mitigate confusion and create a more collaborative learning environment.
**So, tune in and learn how the Enneagram can be your secret weapon for building stronger, more effective teacher teams (and help you learn more about yourself)!
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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 our brains ACTUALLY handle challenges, and the secret weapon might surprise you. This episode reveals a groundbreaking study that shows how our brains LIGHT UP during challenges, but what happens NEXT is what truly separates growth mindsets from fixed mindsets.
The answer? It's all about the BUZZ! Tune in to discover this quirky neuroscience term and how it can revolutionize the way you approach learning and growth, both for yourself and the educators you coach. So ditch the struggle, embrace the buzz, and get ready to learn how to learn like never before!
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Research Study:Mindset induction effects on cognitive control: A neurobehavioral investigation
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This podcast episode dives into the concept of appreciating teachers beyond the typical gestures and explores how a 6 Pillar Framework can create a school environment where teachers truly feel valued. Allyson Apsey, author of "Leading the Whole Teacher," emphasizes that feeling seen and heard is crucial for teachers. Her six pillars from the book address this need:
- Valued: This pillar goes beyond superficial appreciation events. It's about recognizing teachers as individuals, understanding their strengths, and creating a sense of belonging.
- Emotional Safety: Feeling safe to take risks and experiment fosters a growth mindset. Interpersonal conflicts and a lack of trust is one of the highest-ranking factors that can shatter this safety, hindering teacher well-being.
- Continuous Learner: When professional development aligns with teachers' interests and goals, it becomes a form of appreciation. It shows that the school values their growth and empowers them to take ownership of their learning journey.
- Decision Maker: Involving teachers in decision-making processes demonstrates trust and respect for their expertise. It allows them to feel like valued contributors, not just followers of top-down mandates.
- Positive Relationships: Allyson shares a simple (and concrete) check in system strengthens relationships and a sense of community and belonging.
- Healthy Workload: Feeling overwhelmed and unsupported sends a clear message of undervaluing a teacher's time and effort. By creating a manageable workload, schools demonstrate that they appreciate the well-being of their teachers.
By implementing these six pillars, schools can move beyond empty gestures and create a culture of genuine appreciation where teachers feel seen, heard, and valued for their contributions.
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Our school culture (whether it's intentional or accidental) impacts so many vital aspects impacting the success of our schools. And building a thriving school culture can feel like herding cats... on roller skates... blindfolded (you get the picture). Especially when your rockstar teachers keep leaving for greener pastures? You're not alone!
This episode's all about reframing the state test obsession and focusing on what REALLY matters - the humans in your school. Yes, you heard me, HUMANS. Virginia Mills, a principal who built a rockstar school culture, joins me to provide an unfiltered perspective on how she uniquely built a school culture that retains teachers. She shares a ton of concrete strategies that go beyond boring staff meetings- creating a work environment where her teachers feel seen and heard.
Here's the bottom line: When we prioritize trust, authentic connections, and maybe a sprinkle of risk-taking, we build something magical for our schools. So hit play, and let's get ready to ditch the negativity and toxic positivity and transform our schools into places where everyone thrives! So kiss the "kumbaya" goodbye and tune in for some real talk about building a school that inspires and empowers.
Some key points we will discuss are:
- School culture is about creating a positive and thriving environment where everyone feels welcome and supported.
- It is more than test scores and involves trust, staff development, and community engagement.
- Leaders should focus on the strengths of their staff and celebrate their achievements.
- Building relationships with students and families is important.
- A healthy school culture can lead to less teacher turnover and increased student engagement.
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Have you ever found yourself perplexed by the repetitive conversations with teachers or staff? Alongside Angela Kelly and Becca, explore the key factors driving this issue. They explore elements such as awareness levels, resistance to change, fear of failure and the desire for control. Gain insights into self-reflection questions and strategies for addressing these underlying dynamics. Discover how reframing perceptions, building trust, and embracing vulnerability can pave the way for meaningful growth and progress among teachers.
Tune in to this episode to stop these conversations on repeat and get ready to reassess your current approaches and assumptions.
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Let's ditch the sugar coating and learn to have those tough conversations that really make a difference.
Scott Robley brings some down to earth, real talk about Crucial Conversations. You know, those conversations that make your stomach churn a little – the ones about tough topics where emotions run high. We've all been there, right?
Let's face it, in our schools, so many of our conversations feel crucial – high stakes, different viewpoints, and emotions flaring. But the truth is, if we can navigate these conversations effectively, it can make all the difference.
Scott's been in the trenches with educators for years, and he's here to share some battle-tested tips. He says the key is to stop feeling stuck. Identify those situations where you're just not getting anywhere and know you need to have a conversation. But before you jump in, take a minute and reflect. Understand where those emotions are coming from and don't let them hijack the conversation.
So, ditch the "culture of niceness" that holds us back (big time). Let's embrace crucial conversations and the power they have to move us forward. We'll chat more about the steps Scott mentioned – getting unstuck, mastering your stories, and initiating the conversation. This is a conversation (about conversations) that you won't want to miss!
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This conversation between Mia Pumo, coach of coaches, and Becca discusses how to give and receive feedback more effectively. Here are the key takeaways:
People resist feedback for three reasons:
Truth triggers: they believe the feedback is untrue or unhelpful.
Relationship triggers: they don't trust the person giving the feedback.
*Identity triggers: they feel the feedback threatens their sense of self.
They discuss how to mitigate these triggers and how giving feedback ineffectively can actually diminish trust and degrade relationships with teachers. They discuss how to intentionally create a feedback system that empowers people to take and implement feedback. Finally, you also learn how to manage your own emotional reaction to critical feedback (I'm talking to you, my recovering perfectionists).
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In this episode, Allison Rodman and Becca dive into the messy, beautiful world of adult learning. In Allison's book "Still Learning," she shares about the adult social and emotional journey and the real, raw stuff that fuels our capacity to learn and grow.
Here's the thing: we spend so much time worrying about curriculum and perfect facilitation for our students, but sometimes forget about the adults. We forget that teachers are whole humans, too, with vulnerabilities, strengths, and varying learning styles just like their students. When we create learning environments that embrace that vulnerability, magic happens.
Rodman proposes a framework of five disciplines to strengthen professional and organizational capacity for adult learning:
- Attunement: Educators need self-awareness of their learning styles and identities. They should also feel comfortable expressing their authentic selves in the learning environment.
- Alignment: Setting clear and measurable personal and professional goals is essential. Educators should not be solely guided by their to-do lists but prioritize tasks aligned with their goals.
- Perspective: Learning teams should foster open communication and embrace diverse viewpoints to enhance collaboration.
- Collective Efficacy: Teams should establish shared goals and track their collective progress to build a sense of accomplishment towards common goals.
- Organizational Learning: Schools should strive to become true learning organizations that continuously improve their professional development practices.
Rodman reminds us that schools can't be stagnant. We are learning organizations, constantly reflecting, iterating, and growing. It's not enough to just "teach" – we must be lifelong learners ourselves.
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Are you looking for the ultimate list for what makes a great leader? You won't find that here. This episode dives into the surprising truth: the best leaders are the ones who can comfortably straddle contradictions.
This podcast episode is about the book "The Eight Paradoxes of Great Leadership" by Tim Elmore. The main idea is that leadership is not about following a set of rules, but rather about balancing paradoxes.
The episode discusses paradoxes such as:
- Having a clear vision and embracing blind spots: Great leaders have a vision for the future but also understand their blind spots. They can leverage their blind spots to their advantage by seeking out feedback from others.
- Being stubborn and open-minded: Great leaders are both stubborn and open-minded. They are stubborn in the sense that they hold firm to their core values, but they are also open-minded to new ideas and feedback.
- Having high standards and gracious forgiveness: Great leaders have high standards for themselves and their teams, but they are also forgiving of mistakes. They create a culture of growth mindset where mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn.
- Having attention on the personal and the collective: Great leaders are able to balance their personal needs with the needs of the collective. They show that they understand the big picture, but they also empathize with the personal struggles of their team members.
Tim Elmore Info:
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8 Paradoxes of Leadership (book)
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Research shows that schools with strong collective teacher efficacy have higher student achievement (even having a higher impact than socio-economic status).
The episode discusses the following:
- What collective teacher efficacy is and why it is important
- Non-examples of collective teacher efficacy
- Examples of how collective teacher efficacy can be built in schools
- The importance of setting mastery goals instead of performance goals
Key takeaways:
- Collective teacher efficacy is a powerful tool for improving student achievement.
- Schools can build collective teacher efficacy by setting mastery goals, focusing on collaboration, and celebrating successes.
- Leaders can change the narrative in schools by focusing on collective teacher efficacy rather than other factors that have less impact on student achievement.
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Do you ever struggle to get your ideas across? In today's episode, we'll be diving into the world of visual leadership with expert Todd Cherches. He'll share practical tips and frameworks to help you leverage the power of visuals to become a more effective communicator and leader. Tune in and gain valuable insights on how to make your message truly resonate.
Highlights:
The CAP model: Confidence, Assertiveness, and Presence. Effective leaders need all three in the right balance.
The 12 C's of Presence: A framework for developing charisma, confidence, communication, and other qualities that contribute to presence.
The 3 types of power: Positional (from your role), Personal (from your communication skills), and Relational (from your network and relationships).
The Cycle of Learning and Development: A four-quadrant model encompassing emotional, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral aspects of learning.
The Delegation-Decision Making Matrix: Helps decide whether to do a task yourself, delegate, or develop someone else to do it.
The Five Levels of Productivity: From inactive (doing nothing) to super proactive (anticipating future needs).
The Hierarchy of Followership: Ideally, leaders should be liked, admired, respected, and trusted. Trust is the most important, followed by respect, admiration, and then being liked.
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Coaches and leaders, I know that you make a ton of decisions everyday. What would it be like to feel empowered and energized while making them (instead of fristrated and exhausted)? Neuroscience expert Dr. Chris Lee joins this podcast to shed light on how our brains work for and against us when making choices. From overcoming negativity bias to harnessing the power of intuition, Dr. Chris Lee offers actionable tips and strategies to make better decisions and feel more satisfied with the outcomes.
Key points:
- Our brains are wired for survival, not happiness. This can lead to negativity bias and neurological drift, where negative thoughts and memories get worse over time.
- Effective decision-making is a habit. It requires awareness of your triggers, alignment with your goals, and rewarding yourself for making good choices. (Learn the 3-step process)
- Intuition is real, but it's not magic. This is a vital art of decision-making (and feeling satisfied about it). It's a feeling of inspiration or connection to an idea, but it's important to distinguish it from fear-based thoughts.
- Overcoming fear and discomfort: Build your capacity for curiosity (over fear) and taking calculated risks for progress.
So, if you're ready to step into some bold decision-making while feeling satisfied and fulfilled, give this episode a listen. And remember, embracing the vulnerability it takes to take risks along the way is how we truly make those choices that light us up.
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This podcast episode champions empowering teachers and fostering collaborative teams without forced compliance. Starr Sackstein, an educational expert, emphasizes the importance of amplifying teacher voice, arguing that their expertise is crucial for effective learning. She criticizes compliance cultures in schools that stifle teachers and shares about using Appreciative Inquiry as a solution. Building functional teacher teams requires valuing relationships, shared goal-setting, and aligning clear definitions of "good teaching" within the school community. Leaders are given tips on how to support teacher voice and leadership within grade level meetings and PLCs. We're ditching the fear and silence, replacing them with open communication and empowering leadership across all roles in our schools.
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Ever feel like you're giving the same coaching advice over and over, but nothing changes? This podcast episode could really help! It dives into the "four stages of competence" framework, helping you understand why teachers might be stuck in making progress and how to adapt your approach.
This episode of delves into the four stages of competence framework and how it can be used to guide your teachers' progress. Becca emphasizes the messiness and complexity of adult learning, encouraging you to consider individual needs and learning styles.
The four stages are:
- Unconscious incompetence: The individual is unaware they lack the skill.
- Conscious incompetence: The individual realizes their lack of skill and the potential benefits of learning it.
- Conscious competence: The individual actively acquires and practices the skill, requiring effort and focus.
- Unconscious competence: The skill becomes second nature, used intuitively without conscious thought.
Struggling with a tech-averse teacher? They might be blissfully unaware of its potential (unconscious incompetence). Learn how to stop force-feeding strategies and start piquing their curiosity. You will learn strategies to meet the needs of each stage of competence.
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This episode features Beth Sharp, a seasoned instructional coach. Beth shares her personal journey, reflecting on her transition from elementary teacher to coach and the challenges she encountered along the way. One key realization for Beth was the importance of shifting from a "fix-it" mentality to an approach that gave her more energy, time and buy in. This, she discovered, fostered trust and empowered teachers to find their own solutions, leading to deeper learning and lasting change.
They discuss how coaches can create a safe space for vulnerability and exploration. The episode delves deeper into practical techniques that empower coaches to move beyond simply providing solutions to guiding individuals towards their own powerful discoveries.
Beth learned how to stop focusing on showing up with advice (which was exhausting) and started to using strategies that allowed her teachers to discover their own answers (some of which she had never thought of). She has increased energy and improved buy in with teachers because of what she discovered.
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In this episode, Eduardo Briceño, author of "The Performance Paradox," challenges the conventional wisdom that equates effort with progress. He introduces the concept of the performance zone, where we prioritize flawless execution, and contrasts it with the learning zone, where mistakes are embraced as stepping stones to improvement. Briceño argues that while the performance zone is crucial for accomplishing specific tasks, sustained growth necessitates venturing into the learning zone.
This distinction has significant implications for coaches and leaders, in particular, who play a vital role in cultivating psychological safety, where individuals feel empowered to take risks and learn from their mistakes. Briceño further dispels common misconceptions surrounding growth mindset, emphasizing that it's not a magic bullet but rather a continuous journey embraced by both students, educators and leaders alike.
Ultimately, the podcast offers a compelling framework for understanding and overcoming the Performance Paradox. By embracing the learning zone and fostering environments that encourage experimentation and reflection, we can unlock our full potential and embark on a path of perpetual growth.
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In this podcast episode, Becca welcomes back Chad Ransom, an experienced educator, consultant and fellow habit-enthusiast. The discussion focuses on the importance of developing habits for coaches and leaders. Chad shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the impact of habits on personal effectiveness, efficiency and instructional practices.
The conversation explores decision fatigue, the misconception of the 21-day habit rule, and the need to identify and address ineffective habits (and their triggers) to create sustained change. Chad highlights the role of systems in supporting efficient communication and time management for leaders.
The episode concludes with practical advice on habit development, including habit stacking (as mentioned in Ep. 69 on New Year's Resolutions) and anticipating obstacles. Finally, leaving a few recommended resources such as "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg and "Atomic Habits" by James Clear for further exploration.
Check out this episode to hear how habits can change the overall effectiveness and efficiency in coaches and leaders alike.
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In this discussion, Becca brings in Jenn Maichin as a guest, with an impressive 29-year career pioneering growth mindset work in Mineola (NY) school district. The conversation delves into Academic Mindsets and its four components: Belief in Growth (aka Growth Mindset), Self-Efficacy, Sense of Belonging, and Sense of Meaning and Purpose. If you have been bringing Growth Mindset concepts into your school and have seen very little impact on teacher and student success, you might be missing other Academic Mindsets. As Jenn unpacks each of these elements, you'll gain valuable insights into how to diagnose what is truly missing for students and teachers to not only believe they can achieve, but actually put it into action.
Becca and Jenn masterfully articulate the neuroscience breakdown of how the brain functions with a growth mindset compared to a fixed mindset, which has the potential to dramatically enhance your coaching impact. Jenn specifically shares a creative approach used to teach young children about neuroscience, introducing the "pop, buzz, zap" method to reinforce growth mindset principles in a tangible and engaging manner (which can also help adults understand their own neuroscience).
Tune in to Ep. 70 to find out how you can diagnose your own mindsets, manage perfectionism and empower others to grow their own Growth Mindset (and other Academic Mindsets). In the end, it's not about inspiring them to grow. It's about empowering them to grow!
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Did you know that only 9% of American complete their New Year's resolutions? In this episode, Becca shares the challenges and strategies of maintaining this year's New Year's resolutions and discusses the strong connections to coaching and leading in your schools. Here are some key takeaways:
Challenges with New Year's Resolutions:
- Size of Changes: Most resolutions fail due to setting overly ambitious goals. Becca emphasizes the effectiveness of small, incremental steps over grand overhauls.
- Lack of Connection to "Why": Resolvers often focus on societal expectations ("shoulds") rather than internal values. This applies to educators too; unless they are deeply connected to the purpose behind change, sustainability is unlikely.
- Readiness for Change: Understanding the stages of change, Becca points out that resolutions often fail because individuals aren't in the action stage. The same principle applies to educators, and recognizing their readiness is crucial.
- Oversimplification: Oversimplifying the change process and neglecting to anticipate obstacles can hinder resolution success. The importance of identifying potential hurdles is emphasized in both personal and professional contexts.
- Environmental Impact: Physical surroundings play a significant role in sustaining change. Applying this to education, alterations in the classroom environment may be necessary for successful implementation of new teaching strategies.
- Connection to Future Self: Research suggests that a strong connection to the future self increases willpower and self-control. This principle is relevant for educators and students alike in envisioning the long-term impact of current actions.
- Lack of Accountability: Lack of public commitment and accountability often leads to resolution abandonment. Creating a culture of accountability is crucial in educational settings for sustained professional development.
Listen in the learn about concrete solutions to not only keeping your New Year's resolutions but also applying those startegies to sustain change in classrooms.
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This episode explores the often overlooked practice of acknowledgments and their vital importance, especially in educational settings. Yes- we said overlooked! Acknowledgments (also called Generous Appreciation), described as specific positive statements about someone, are discussed as a powerful tool for creating connections. This is distinguished from general kind words.
Becca emphasizes the neurological impact of acknowledgments, explaining that they trigger the release of oxytocin in the brain, fostering genuine human connection. It is important we move beyond generic expressions of gratitude ("Thanks for your hard work this year") and this episode discussed ways to create meaningful acknowledgments for teachers, leaders, and friends. Develop a habit of generously appreciating those around you, not only in professional settings but also in personal relationships.
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In this enlightening podcast episode, Tami Shaw shares invaluable strategies for impactful professional development facilitation. The focus is on creating engaging learning experiences, with Tami advocating for experiential activities like the continuum exercise to establish credibility and foster connection. The discussion delves into common facilitator mistakes to avoid and the need for clear expectations, positive phrasing, and time savers. The episode underscores the profound impact of effective facilitation on adult learners and encourages facilitators to show up authentically, not feeling the need to mimic others' styles, owning your unique ways of being.
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In this episode, Becca welcomes Kim Wynn, a former educator consultant turned performance and leadership coach, to discuss the nuances of communication, specifically focusing on the concept of "speaking to the listening."
So, why should you care? Communication isn't just about what you want to say; it's about understanding what the other person needs to hear. We're talking about creating a space where people feel heard, and that, alone, can transform whether someone actual hears your intended message or not – whether it's in a classroom or your daily interactions.
Kim drills down into the nuances of "speaking to the listening." That means tailoring your message to what the other person needs and understanding the listener's preferences, whether visual/auditory or knowing what's important to them, and asking questions to ensure clarity and alignment. Kim breaks down the importance of wrapping up a conversation with intention and making sure everyone leaves with what they need (including you- their leader).
Tune into this episode if you have communicated a message before and it seemed to fall on deaf ears. This is one of those episodes that can impact not only your professional life, but also your personal one.
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Coaches and leaders, get ready to kick back and enjoy a podcast episode that gets a little more relaxed. In this unique episode, Becca flips the script, letting Tami Shaw take the reins and ask some questions. Unwind and delve into the host's preferences, from rom com favorites to a surprising weightloss journey. Beyond the casual banter, the episode imparts invaluable life advice gleaned from personal experiences and parental wisdom. Expect a dose of real talk as the discussion navigates through professional transitions, the significance of human connection in educational leadership, and strategies for overcoming resistance. This episode strikes a harmonious balance between laid-back conversation and substantive professional insights, creating a unique opportunity to glean insights from Becca’s journey along with gaining practical strategies for navigating the challenges of coaching and leadership.
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In this episode, coaches and leaders will gain valuable insights into the realm of executive functions. This discussion with Becca and Candace Heiken, a seasoned education professional and Executive Director of the Lively Minds Institute, sheds light on the critical role executive functions play in adult learning and productivity. The episode not only defines these functions but also offers a practical framework for identifying behaviors associated with deficiencies and implementing targeted strategies. Candace's emphasis on self-awareness and humility in acknowledging skill gaps provides a relatable perspective, allowing coaches and leaders to approach skill development with empathy and understanding.
The episode goes beyond theory, delving into actionable steps for professional development. You will learn effective strategies to address team struggles, provide specific structures, and utilize modeling techniques. The focus on application and habit-building is relevant, offering insights into transferring skills across diverse environments, developing action plans, and instilling accountability. With a growth mindset at its core, this episode will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to guide your teams toward effective executive function skill development, ultimately enhancing both individual and collective performance.
Candace Heiken's Info and Resources:
Executive Functions Defined
Ways to Model Executive Functions
Executive Function Journal Prompts
Executive Function Challenges
Contact Information:
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Unlock the power of clear agreements and foster trust with this enlightening podcast episode featuring Brendalyn King, an executive leadership coach with extensive experience in education. Join Becca and Brendalyn as they delve into the often-overlooked world of agreements and the pivotal role they play in effective leadership and coaching. Discover actionable steps, practical tips, and proven strategies to navigate the complexities of agreements, both explicit and implicit. Brendalyn highlights the significance of making implicit agreements explicit and shares the practical benefits of clarity, helping you sidestep misinterpretations and misunderstandings.
In this episode, you'll gain practical advice on creating transparent agreements, overcoming communication challenges, and recognizing the signs of agreement breakdowns. Explore the importance of pausing for awareness, capturing agreements, and the power of setting promises with clear deadlines ("by when"). These valuable insights empower educational coaches and leaders to enhance their communication, build trust, and establish a culture of accountability within their organizations. Don't miss the opportunity to access a free PDF resource that deepens your understanding of agreements and offers additional guidance. Elevate your leadership skills and revolutionize your approach to coaching with this podcast.
Brendalyn's Info and Resources:
Free PDF Download (specify The Whole Educator Podcast)
3:37 Video here from Conscious Leader Group that expands on agreements (and more!)
The 2024 Programs from Bhavana Learning Group
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Join Alissa Crabtree and Becca Silver in this enlightening podcast episode as they delve into the complexities of driving (and sustaining) change beyond the coaching cycle. Discover the keys to creating sustained change in educational settings, addressing the frustrations and challenges that educators, coaches, and leaders often encounter.
Key Takeaways for Coaches and Leaders:
1. Understanding Teacher Frustrations: Gain insights into teacher challenges and get actionable tips and strategies for addressing them, fostering a healthy change process.
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Emphasize Relevance and Investment: Highlight the relevance of change and its alignment with teachers' values and goals. Discover actionable strategies that will motivate teachers to invest in the change as a solution to their problems.
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Build Strong Relationships: Prioritize one-on-one conversations, active listening, and understanding teachers' individual needs and motivations. Uncover actionable tips and tricks that will help you build and maintain strong relationships, fostering a more supportive and sustainable change process.
Most times, we talk about how to cause change to happen. Here, we are talking about how to make it "sticky" - how to sustain the change!
Info and Resources from Alissa:
Website | Facebook |Twitter | Instagram | Linkedin | YouTube | Pinterest | TikTokThe ARC between Adults and Motivation Guide
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Join Becca and Whitney Triplett for an insightful episode where they discuss a Response to Coaching Intervention tool, created by Whitney and designed specifically for instructional coaches and leaders. This transformative tool offers practical support in five distinct tiers, catering to the specific coaching and guidance needs of teachers. Throughout this conversation, Becca and Whitney emphasize that the Response to Coaching Intervention tool is all about empowerment and motivation, steering clear of labels or judgments. By addressing resistance and focusing on individualized support, instructional coaches and leaders can not only help educators improve their teaching skills but also foster a sense of professional growth.
This tool serves as a valuable resource, equipping instructional coaches and leaders with concrete actions they can take to enhance their abilities and support their school communities effectively.
FREE DOWNLOADS:
Response to Coaching Intervention Tool
Levels of Resistance Tool
Whitney Triplett Info:
Website | LinkedIn | Contact
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In this episode, Becca and Sean Bennett dive into the pivotal role of self-awareness and the Predictive Index (PI) assessment tool in fostering a cohesive leadership team. Sean recounts his journey into school leadership, highlighting early role ambiguity that led to frustration and inefficiency among administrators.
The episode underscores the helpfulness of the Predictive Index in identifying team imbalances, providing valuable insights into self-perception and collaboration dynamics. Sean's realization about the impact of adaptability and flexibility offers a compelling lesson for leaders. Learn how tools like the Predictive Index can empower leaders to establish clearer structures and an environment that unleashes team innovation and out of the box problem solving. Tune in to witness the transformative potential of self-awareness and data-driven insights for building high-performing, harmonious leadership teams.
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With our hyper focus on standards, curriculum and assessments, there is a resulting disconnection of relationships that happens in schools. In this episode, Becca Silver explores how to combat that by highlighting our addiction to being right (trust me, it relates) and how it impacts our relationships and connections.
1️⃣ The Addiction to Being Right: Discover why our brains are naturally wired to judge and seek the comfort of being right. Becca discusses the roots of this addiction and its impact on our daily interactions.
2️⃣ Neurological Rewards: Uncover the brain's response to being right – the release of reward chemicals like adrenaline and dopamine. Learn how this can lead to the perception of others as wrong and the resulting disconnect.
3️⃣ Choose Connection: Becca challenges us to shift our mindset from being right to fostering genuine connections with others. Examine the power of compassion and the positive impact it can have on building meaningful relationships.
Join Becca as she encourages us to reflect on our own tendencies and provides strategies to help us shift our mindset from a need to be right to a commitment to genuine connection. This is something all human beings deal with.
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In this episode, Becca takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of mindset and truly transformative coaching with Dr. Marilee Adams. Dr. Adams is a seasoned author and professor in psychology and social work who has created a map that guides you through shifting mindsets (your own and those you lead).
Here are the top three takeaways from this enlightening conversation:
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The Choice Map: Uncover the practical Choice Map tool, which empowers you to recognize and shift from a constraining "judger mindset" to an empowering "learner mindset." Enhance your self-awareness and gain the ability to make conscious choices in your conversations, ultimately promoting growth and effective leadership. Be empowered to help other shift their mindset as well!
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Authenticity Over Niceness: Explore the importance of authenticity in your interactions (over "killing them with kindness"). Gain a deeper understanding of how genuine compassion and support, rather than mere niceness, empower others and foster stronger relationships.
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Mindset Matters: Dr. Marilee Adams highlights the profound influence of mindset on personal growth and communication. Discover how embracing a "learner mindset," characterized by curiosity and openness, can be a game-changer in both your personal and professional life.
Join Becca and Marilee for an in-depth exploration of practical strategies that you can readily implement to elevate your coaching practice and truly empower those you work with.
Dr. Marilee's Info:
Inquiry Institute
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In this episode, Becca engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kelli Crain and Jill Hoda, State Literacy Coordinators for the Mississippi State Department of Education. As Mississippi garners national recognition for its pioneering strides in education and literacy, Kelli and Jill generously share their invaluable insights and strategies for achieving that success. They stress the importance of practical coaching and give you some solid advice to make it work smoothly. Plus, they highlight how building trust and strong relationships is the first crucial step in being an effective coach. It's all about creating a culture of trust and teamwork among educators, principals, and superintendents.
Here are some key highlights from the episode:
1. Clarify Roles: Define clear roles for coaches and administrators to uphold coaching integrity.
2. Embrace Coaching Growth: Acknowledge the rising importance of coaching in education and invest in instructional leader professional development.
3. Reflective Listening: Use reflective listening to aid teachers in problem-solving and growth.
4. Active Professional Development: Ensure that statewide professional development translates into action, not idle knowledge.
5. Clear Communication: Prioritize clear and direct communication for effective problem-solving.
While this episode may run a bit longer, trust me, it's brimming with valuable tips, insights, actionable steps, and concrete advice that makes it an essential listen. Kelly and Jill offer a roadmap for building a successful coaching culture and supporting teacher development. Dive deeper into each topic and enhance your coaching practices by tuning in!
Additional Info From Mississippi Dept of Ed:
MS Dept of Ed Literacy Resources
Strong Readers Website
One of the things Jill and Kelli mentioned after we finished recording was the importance of the Family Nights to their success. Below is a blurb about those evenings:
Regional Family Night:The Mississippi Department of Education announces its Fall series of regional meetings across the state for families of students in kindergarten through grade 3. At the meetings, families will receive an overview of the state law concerning literacy and assessment, as well as strategies that can be used at home to help students improve their reading skills. The state law, known as the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA), focuses on prevention and intervention to help children develop the reading skills required for 4th grade. Family engagement is also a critical component of students’ reading success.
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In this podcast episode, Becca engages in a conversation with Dr. Melissa Bonds, a highly experienced education leader, Director of a doctoral program and consultant. Melissa discusses various aspects of supporting new teachers and concrete tips and strategies to meet differing need throughout the school year. She starts by acknowledging the wide ranging definition of a "new teacher." She emphasizes the need to treat each new teacher as an individual with unique strengths and experiences, rather than making assumptions based on their background.
The conversation delves into the concept of the destructive "shoulds" in teacher leadership, where Melissa highlights the common misconception that new teachers should already possess certain skills or knowledge. She advocates for a more personalized approach, recognizing each new teacher's specific needs and providing tailored support (and tells you how). This podcast episode provides valuable insights into the complexities of supporting new teachers and offers actionable strategies for improving teacher retention and success in the education field.
Dr. Melissa Bond's info:
New Teacher Guide Book (free download)
Facebook
Phone: 888-978-4736
Website: www.jmjconsulting2.com
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In this episode Becca and Tami Shaw, a school district leader in Edmond, Oklahoma embark on a journey to explore the innovative strategies that Edmond is pioneering to support and retain early career educators ("new teachers"). Tami shares current structures she currently employs to “wrap around” early career educators and previous strategies that didn’t work. She shares innovative strategies and concrete tools to support early career educators such as her high yield choaching model, the Peer Coaching Academy (empowering teachers to coach other teachers) and even how she has completely revamped the mentoring program.
Tami Shaw's Info:
Positive Strategery (Website) | LinkedIn | Twitter
Contact: Tami@EdmondSchools.net
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Curious about how you can maintain your energy level and well-being throughout the school year? Tune in to this new episode as Becca Silver sits down with Carman Murray, an expert in empowering educators to physically and mentally thrive. Discover the vital connection between mind and body, and learn strategies to keep your momentum high throughout the school year (and help your educators do that same).
The strategies you learn in this episode address challenges such as burnout and stress anbd helps you combat these obstacles and cultivate a balanced, thriving lifestyle. From quality sleep to stress management and nourishing foods, Carman's expertise delivers actionable steps for a you to have a school year without the "energy slumps."
Experience an impactful exercise led by Carman that will help reduce your stress level immediately. This session is a must-listen, offering a tangible sense of calm and presence in the midst of a bustling education landscape.
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In this conversation with the very knowledgeable Dr. Afiya Fredericks, an expert in growth mindset (works with Carol Dweck), you'll learn the elements to building an unshakable growth mindset culture. Imagine a school where teachers embody the growth mindset in every classroom. The building of that culture starts NOW!
Discover how to:
- Sets the standard for growth within your team.
- Create an environment where open dialogue, feedback, and embracing mistakes are at the heart of progress.
- Align your leadership approaches with the growth mindset revolution to drive consistent excellence.
- Uncover how scheduled feedback sessions must happen to empower your coaching culture.
- Learn the necessity of leaders being in the unknown (and I know you LOVE knowing) and being transparent about learning new things.
Coaches and leaders, tap into the boundless potential of a growth mindset culture that impacts teacher empowerment, resilience, and innovative thinking.
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Becca Silver is back with a special guest, Dr. Christi Roberts, and they're unpacking an invaluable coaching tool: "Noticing and Wondering." Dive into a conversation that revolves around fostering genuine connections with educators and building a foundation of trust. Discover how "Noticing" and "Wondering" statements revolutionize coaching conversations, helping educators uncover their own solutions and ideas for improvement.
Learn how this approach enhances coaching conversations, promotes collaboration, and cultivates a culture of continuous growth in the classroom. Becca and Christi demonstrate how to use Noticing and Wondering as they role play and debrief the importance of each step.
This tool is invaluable from shifting from a formal coaching cycle to a relationship-based coaching conversation that is purely focused on growth and strengthens trust and coaching relationships. Listen in on the unexpected results coaches cause as they practice Noticing and Wondering with their spouses and friends as well!
Dr. Christi Roberts' Info:
Website | Peer Coaching Academy
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Join us as we dive into the world of coaching and leadership with our special guest, Mary Kingston Roche, a TED talker with a unique perspective on a vital (and unexpected) skill needed to operate under a growth mindset.
Discover the power (and importance) of curiosity as we explore its impact on teacher retention, resilience, efficacy, and school culture. Curiosity is more than just a strategy; it's a philosophy of learning that enables engagement and growth mindset with both students and educators. Mary suggests we start our own personal curiosity practice by telling less and asking more. Replace negative self-talk with curiosity and challenge assumptions with questions. Curiosity can transform how we approach challenges and lead to more impactful outcomes.
Mary Kingston Roche's Info:
Website: https://livecurious.us
TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/bTojPc7uJmw
Sign-up form to be notified about my online course coming soon/in August (short description below):
The Curiosity-Inspired Life Online CourseThe Curiosity-Inspired Life is an online course to help people who feel stuck in a joyless rut or routine to harness their curiosity so that they can identify and pursue their interests and find more growth, adventure, and joy in their lives.
Designed and hosted by Mary Kingston Roche: founder of Live Curious, TEDx speaker on the power of our curiosity and host of a newsletter on cultivating curiosity with hundreds of subscribers. Mary brings her personal experience of having felt “stuck” and how she got unstuck through awakening her curiosity, and wants to share this process with you. She brings her experience as a teacher, policymaker, advocate, and Mom to give you the insight, strategies, and tools on why and how to awaken and nurture your curiosity for a more fulfilling life. Tapping into our curiosity is more important now than ever, both on an individual level and on a community level, to build community and bridge differences in a time of so much division in our society. Curiosity is our superpower both for ourselves and for us as a collective.
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In this captivating podcast episode, Becca dives into an intriguing conversation with Chanavia Patterson, affectionately known as Principal Patterson, on the powerful concept of "listening for what's not being said" in school culture. Discover the secrets behind understanding underlying messages, emotions, and nonverbal cues to foster a thriving school climate and increase teacher retention. From active and reflective listening techniques to creating open communication spaces and the game-changing impact of creating your very own advisory council, Principal Patterson shares invaluable insights to transform your leadership approach. Uncover the essence of school culture, far beyond the tangible, as her wisdom sparks inspiration for exceptional educational leadership to elevate your school's culture, communication practices and teacher retention.
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“I came in wanting sentence starters, thinking that was gonna make me a better coach. And I wanted a grid of like, if you see this, do that, when you see this, do that. And that's not how life is. And that's not clearly how coaching is. But I've moved beyond that now." In this insightful podcast episode, we dive into the captivating journey of Mindy Schroeder, a once "knowledge giver" who transformed into an empowering (and much more effective) coach.
Earlier in her coaching career, Mindy felt the pressure to have all the answers, but her coaching style and level of impact completely changed when she learned some interesting (and unusual) coaching strategies and skills in the Whole Educator Coaching Foundation's curriculum. Reflective listening became her superpower, even positively impacting her relationships outside of work, including with her husband!
Listen in to hear Mindy's adventures with coaching and how she overcame her "conflict avoider" tendencies and became empowered to embrace and address all problems, even the tough ones! Packed with valuable insights and transformational growth, this episode will leave you inspired to unlock the potential of educators and elevate your own coaching game!
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Join Becca as she chats with Kara Semptner, who embarked on an incredible journey through the depths of the pandemic as a coach. Kara shares her personal transformation from an unsure and inexperienced coach to the confident and impactful leader she is today.
When Kara started coaching, she faced challenges and resistance, often feeling lost and unsure of her role. But she was determined to make an impact and sought guidance. Building trust and strong relationships became her priority, but she quickly realized the difficulty of the task at hand. As she reflects on her early coaching days, she admits to moments of avoidance when faced with resistance, a flight response. However, she recognized her avoidance and actively sought tools and strategies to overcome it.
Fast forward to the present, Kara's experience in the Whole Educator Academy course played a significant role in her transformation. She learned to reframe her thinking, separate interpretations from facts, and listen first before responding. This shift allowed her to connect more deeply with teachers, understand their needs, and provide meaningful support. She created a space for teachers to be heard and ensured that their concerns and roadblocks were addressed.
Through listening and reframing, Kara found herself becoming more efficient and action-oriented. In coaching conversations, she pre-planned and created a consistent framework while leaving room for teachers to express their top-of-mind concerns. By reframing challenges as opportunities for growth and acknowledging her own insecurities, she empowered herself to focus on her role and impact student achievement.
Kara highlights the importance of noticing toxic positivity and, instead of glossing over complaints or challenges, she learned to validate teachers' concerns, even if they couldn't be addressed immediately. This approach not only saved time but also led to more productive coaching conversations and tangible action items.
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Intentional dialogue helps create a safe container for discussing sensitive or challenging topics. We must retrain our brains and nervous systems to regulate negative reactions and think calmly. When we react defensively or place blame on others, it creates a lack of safety and trust.
Intentional dialogue doesn't require vulnerability but allows for sharing that transforms team effectiveness, cohesion and resilience. It helps leaders become more effective coaches by helping them show up as their best selves and understand others without judgment (and we ALL have judgements). Dive into intentional dialogue with Becca and Paul Engle and get inspired with real-life examples in this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator. Free downloadable Intentional Dialogue PDF below!
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Your leadership effectiveness is directly related to your ability to sit with discomfort.
You face uncomfortable situations.
You get BUSY.
You have to make tough decisions.
You make mistakes.
How can you still make an impact?
In this episode, Becca shares about her recent "yoga incident" and the invaluable leadership lessons she learned from it. Learn more about how to grow your discomfort tolerance, embrace challenges, and lead with resilience by tuning into the conversation Becca has with Brendan Coffey in this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator.
Feel free to reach out to The Whole Educator with feedback or for additional support.
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You can't truly grow and improve as a coach or leader... unless you actively engage in regular and meaningful reflection.
Reflection is essential for coaches and leaders, especially at the end of the year.
Many coaches don't reflect effectively because they're biased, too busy, or just think it's a waste of time.
When you reflect effectively, you figure out what actually works and what strategies lead to success.
Reflection promotes accountability, trust, and high-functioning teams.
When teams don't reflect, you end up with “false harmony”, missed opportunities, and loss of credibility.
Conflict and storming are essential for team growth and improvement.
Asking the right questions is crucial for meaningful reflection.
Are you reflecting enough?
Learn more about reflection and specific questions to ask as a coach or leader in this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator.
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Did you know that sometimes you’re actually consulting instead of coaching? If we as coaches could really get the whole distinction between coaching and consulting, and approach it with intention and strategy, it would solve a lot of our problems. One of the biggest frustrations I've heard from teachers over the years is not feeling valued as professionals. Knowing the distinction between coaching and consulting allows us to choose intentionally how to provide what is needed for our educators, many times pulling out their own expertise. How could anyone not feel like a professional in that kind of environment? Listen to this episode to be able to intentionally choose when you are coaching and when you are consulting to empower your educators to stay and thrive.
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Whitney Triplett: website, Coaching RTI to support teachers (free download)
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You can’t focus on changing behaviors without addressing beliefs because beliefs influence behavior. Beliefs, ways of being, and behaviors are interconnected and hard to separate. Beliefs are powerful, personal, and shape our response to every situation. Acknowledging that beliefs and behaviors are connected is essential when attempting to disentangle beliefs from behaviors. Disentangling beliefs from behaviors is challenging. But, when we recognize the influence of beliefs on behaviors, the transformative possibilities are endless. We can learn to reflect on personal beliefs and utilize emotions as indicators. We can start with questions about teachers' beliefs on good instruction that can help uncover underlying beliefs. We can do this work together. Learn how on this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator.
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In this episode, Becca and Candice Saxon dive into a discussion about treating others the way they want to be treated. They emphasize the importance of this concept as a cornerstone of coaching, extending beyond just the field of education. Candice’s background in coaching and organizational leadership brings a fresh perspective to the conversation. They explore how communication plays a vital role in how we leave others, highlight the need for intentionality and understanding individual differences, and give specific ways to improve communication. They challenge the common notion of treating others as we want to be treated, recognizing the diversity of personalities, motivations, values, and preferences. They also discuss the significance of listening and getting curious about others' needs to truly enter their world. Get ready for a transformative conversation with impactful tips you can use immediately.
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In this episode, Becca brings in Sierra Flores, an instructional coach and extraordinary professional development designer, to discuss her own experience using transformative learning to reduce resistance. They share strategies and steps for transforming yourself and your mindset to help teachers who are experiencing resistance. Through personal examples, they give you specifically how transformative learning impacts coaching and leadership. Tools and tips from the Whole Educator Academy are given throughout this episode to help you take action when what you’re doing isn’t working. Becca and Sierra discuss how to be self aware and what to do to empower your relationships. This episode is full of sneak peeks into the Whole Educator Academy and gives you actionable steps for transformative learning you won’t want to miss!
Check out the Whole Educator Foundations self-paced curriculum!
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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Dutchess Maye and Becca discuss feelings and where they belong in coaching. They talk about strategies to self-regulate emotions, how to express feelings in healthy ways, and the importance of expressing and processing emotions. Dutchess and Becca explain how burnout is related to self regulation and give practical tips for getting through cycles of burnout. They also discuss where feelings belong in coaching and leading; specifically where feelings belong in the relationship between coaches and leaders with their educators. This episode leaves you with clear cut strategies you can apply today in your coaching and leadership to increase your impact.
Dutchess Maye Info
Website, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter
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In this episode, Becca and Melanie Matthews-Calhoun (Literacy at Work) discuss different ways of listening and how they’re helpful. They discuss the differences between listening and hearing and give key tips and strategies for how to actively listen. In addition, tips and tricks for keeping the right mindset and refraining from judgment while practicing recursive listening. The benefits of active listening and how to create ownership with teachers is discussed along with specific phrases to help you paraphrase when recursively listening. This is a must hear episode that will help you build healthy relationships and trust with your teachers.
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In this episode, Becca and Charlie Lyons discuss human motivation. They clearly explain the reasons why we should care about human motivation when working with educators. Causes of human motivation and exactly how it impacts teachers are discussed along with practical tips on how to use motivation to increase teacher retention and reduce resistance. Specific needs all humans have and strategies to figure out and respond in healthy ways to these needs for teachers are given. This episode leaves you with meaningful self evaluation questions you can use to broaden your impact as a leader.
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In this episode, Dr. Orbé-Austin is back with Becca to discuss something rampant in schools: toxic positivity. Dr. Orbé-Austin and Becca define toxic positivity, discuss myths of toxic positivity, and give strategies for facing your feelings instead of using toxic positivity to cover them up. They share specifically how to ask for help in healthy ways. External and internal circumstances that cause toxic positivity are discussed as well as practical tips and tools for you to use to respond to others who are having difficulties. Becca and Dr. Orbé-Austin give specific steps on how leaders can build a culture that supports empowerment instead of toxic positivity. Dr. Orbé-Austin even shared a special bonus chapter linked below full of activities to create healthy workplace cultures!
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In this episode, Becca and Dr. Orbé-Austin discuss the details of imposter syndrome. They talk about imposter syndrome as a cycle, what it looks and feels like, and how to identify imposter syndrome in yourself. Becca and Dr. Orbé-Austin give examples of triggers and specifically what to do when you are triggered and fall into feeling like you are a fraud. They are discuss what this looks like in schools as well as questions to help you self reflect and discover the root of your own imposter syndrome. After this episode, you will be able to clearly recognize the symptoms of imposter syndrome and gain strategies to stop letting imposter syndrome diminish your impact as a leader.
Dr. Orbe-Austin's Info:
Website, Instagram
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In this episode, Becca and Nicole S. Turner (Founder of Simply Coaching and Teaching) discuss steps to implement a simple coaching cycle for instructional coaches. Becca and Nicole talk about how to be intentional when reflecting in coaching cycles and specifically what to reflect on as a coach to increase your effectiveness. Barriers to completing coaching cycles are discussed and a specific framework is given that you can implement immediately to strengthen your impact during coaching cycles. This episode will also leave you empowered with a checklist model and increase your confidence in the steps you are taking with your teachers to complete successful coaching cycles.
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In this episode, Becca and Nita Creekmore (LoveTeachBless) discuss the nature of adult relationships and how to authentically build connections with others. Becca and Nita give insight through their own personal coaching experiences and the relationships they have built along the way. Through this discussion, they give you specific ways to build your own relationships and connections with teachers. Tips for shifting your mindset to allow for better relationships along with examples of what successfully building relationships looks and feels like are specified. You will be left with practical tips for building a positive foundation for relationships as well as exactly what to do and say when a relationship is in need of repair. Expect to be encouraged and have your self awareness expanded through this conversation as you make a positive impact in your leadership role with your relationships.
Nita Creekmore:
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In this episode, Becca and Kenny McKee discuss basic keystones of effective coaching. They dive into the types of conversations to have and give you specific language to use and not to use when working with teachers. They also discuss areas where you can intentionally focus your energy on where it will make the greatest positive impact in your coaching. Becca and Kenny explore 6 common barriers of effective coaching and give you specific skills and strategies to address each barrier. After hearing this discussion, you will gain tools to use along with practical tips to build your effectiveness as a coach or leader in any situation.
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- The importance of instructional coaching, now and in the future
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In this episode, Becca and Chrissy Beltran (aka Buzzing with Ms. B**) discuss how the need to be helpful in instructional coaching can have a negative impact on your success as a coach. They clearly define the problem-solver/helper issue that instructional coaches can have and give specific tips to avoid falling into the pattern of being overly helpful. Becca and Chrissy get real with their discussion of how hard this can be with personal examples along with specific strategies to help you shift from just being helpful to making a real impact with educators. This episode will help you reframe your thinking, know exactly what questions to ask teachers, and be confident in the steps you need to take to effectively solve problems.
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In this episode, Becca and Angela Kelly Robeck discuss how to maximize your time and money for professional development resources. They tackle the problem of professional development funding being often overlooked for instructional coaches by giving you strategies to overcome 4 common objections a school leader might have to give you PD funding. This episode will leave you with concrete steps and specific language to use to get on the same page and create buy-in with your school leadership when advocating the value professional development has for you as an instructional coach to impact your entire school.Free BONUS Breaking Through Resistance Workshop ends March 21 at 11:59WHOLE EDUCATOR FOUNDATIONS On Demand Curriculum*
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In this episode you’ll learn about the final level of resistance, which calls for the need for accountability. Gretchen Bridgers and Becca discuss some unexpected ways of thinking about accountability and vital steps for holding teachers accountable you don’t want to miss. Stay tuned until the end to find out about our new Whole Educator Foundations on-demand curriculum. If you purchase before March 21, you can get a BONUS Breaking Through Resistance workshop for free. Details are in the show notes.
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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 strategies on how to build capacity in a building where teachers feel safe and confident to take risks and try new things (including new changes). Stay tuned until the very end for a very special offer (HINT: It involves a free bonus workshop)!
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In this episode Becca and Melissa (Mia) Pumo, coach of school leadership and instructional coaches, discuss the 2nd level of resistance: the need to build trust. Without trust, no amount of clarifying expectations and holding teachers accountable will help. A lack of trust means you will get pushback the whole way through the change. A trusting relationship makes change easier, quicker and more effective. Listen in to find out the different components of trust and how to intentionally assess and build it with your leadership team and teachers.
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Mia Pumo and Becca 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 happening. Often, leaders are connected to why change is happening and it is assumed that teachers are connected to that why as well. Becca and Mia share concrete action steps to take that will empower you to address educators that are resisting change because they do not understand why this change is happening.
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In this episode, Becca discussed with Dr. Darian Jones why it is urgent you find high quality PD to grow your coaching and leadership skills. These are skills rarely taught in higher education and are the most important skills that delineate mediocre coaches and leaders with great ones. Listen in for what is actually happening in districts as regards to their budgets as well as tips on how to access it. It is time that we stop passively waiting to receive high quality PD and start assertively finding it ourselves.
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Dr. Frederick Buskey so generously shares his 4 types of observations framework to help you maximize your time and impact while in teachers' classrooms. He gives distinction between the various purposes and intentions behind classroom observations. Listen in to find out the differences between normative, formative, evaluative and performative observations. When is best to use each type of observation? When would be best to give teachers autonomy in creating their own goals? When is it best not to give teacher feedback at all?
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**In this episode, Becca discusses with Dr. Khilji, the architect of The George Washington University's Organizational Leadership and Learning masters program, about Humanistic Leadership. She defines this leadership philosophy as well as shares why it is urgent that we intentionally grow our skills in this area. She also shares tips on how to grow your skills in becoming more of a humanistic leader.
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In this episode, Dr. Mitchell Kershner shares wisdom on our mind-body-spirit connection. Becca and Dr. Mitchell discuss how, when our bodies are out of whack, our brains do not function as well. Just like on the airplane, as leaders, we must put our oxygen mask on before helping others. Listen in to find out tips for hydration, eating, sleep and more!
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In this episode, Dr. Roberts and Becca discuss the transformative impact of training teachers to be peer coaches. Not only does peer coaching organically build a widespread culture of coaching, but it also grows a Growth Mindset culture within the staff. Listen in to find out all of the [unexpected] benefits of bringing peer coaching to your school and the steps to do it. This is one of the few initiatives in schools that is win-win-win between leaders, teachers and students. Check it out!
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In this episode, Becca discusses your endless to do list! We discuss why you struggle to get through the list each day. You also can access a free downloadable tool that will help you manage the tasks and very specific action steps you can take immediately.
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In this episode you will learn the surprising truth about happiness from positive psychology researchers. Becca discusses how to support your educators' happiness (hint- it has nothing to do with candy or Jeans Day passes) and what you can do right now to grow your own happiness (even during the holidays).
Useful links:
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In this episode, Becca interviews Amanda Andrews, an MTSS Coach, on how she has found creative ways to build teacher relationships. She shares some vital insights about how she has shifted her own coaching mindsets over the last few years as well as how overcoming her own resistance helps her overcome her educators' resistance to change.
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Luis Torres has been a Bronx principal for 18 years. He's seen it all. During the second half of our conversation, he shares how he has built a coaching culture that empowers teacher leadership and has caused unseasonably high teacher retention.
**Stay tuned to find out what needs to happen before giving teacher feedback, when to hold teachers accountable when dealing with resistance and how Mr. Torres has kept very low teacher turnover within his school.
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**I chat with Luis Torres, principal of 18 years in the Bronx, about how he has built a coaching culture at his school. Find out how you can get your teachers invested in coaching and how to differentiate professional development to be able to reach all teachers.
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In this episode, Becca asks Dr. Deana to share her experience of starting a new position as a principal and only having 3 years to turn around the school. Dr. Deana found the relationship between her and her coaches to be the most impactful factor in causing the turnaround. She also shares ways coaches can help move out of a managerial role and back into a coaching role while getting the support from their principal.Dr. Deana's websitePrincipal-Coach Alliance new cohort starting soon
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Becca welcomes back Chad Ransom to the podcast this week to discuss what’s missing from coaching your cycle. In this episode, they discuss what needs to happen before a coaching cycle begins, why it needs to be that way, how to get down to the root cause of ineffectiveness and what the goal of a coaching cycle should really be. Check out the link below to be in the next cohort of the Principal-Coach Alliance**. Registration only open until September 26!
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In education, we talk about the importance of teachers, coaches, principals, and students having a growth mindset. One aspect of operating under a growth mindset is regularly giving and receiving feedback. In this episode Becca shares five different types of feedback and the four ways in which the feedback can be given. You’ll get examples on how you can use them and learn the impact of not giving enough feedback.
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In this episode, I interview Brendalyn King, Executive Coach for school leaders and a previous school leader herself. We discuss how to look for signs of teacher burnout at the beginning of year, creating an extraordinary support system for educators throughout the school and how to be proactive in creating a school culture where your teachers thrive, not just survive.
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**A common trait between many professionals in education is perfectionism. But is it actually something that we should be striving for? In this week’s episode, I share why we should help teachers move away from their perfectionistic mindsets and start embracing a "good enough" culture. How does your school define good teaching?
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In this episode, I am chatting with special guest Mia Pumo, co-owner of Constructive Learning Design, about how coaches and school administrators can start the school year intentionally to build a stronger school culture and relationships with teachers. Mia shares her transformative experience of using the “Back to the Future Protocol” with leadership teams to achieve the school goals in an unexpected way. Downloads available below for the Back to the Future Protocol.
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This week is Part 2 of the discussion around how to intentionally build a powerful alliance between principal and instructional coach. You will learn about how instructional coaches can "lead up" and initiate creating strong relationship with their principal (even if it might feel uncomfortable). You will learn why this is vital for our teachers' success and concrete strategies to make this happen. We also make an announcement at the end of the episode that you don’t want to miss! *NEW* [FREE WEBINAR] Happy Secret to Building Buy In (Principals and Coaches)Follow Chad Ransom: Twitter and LinkedIn
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This episode I interviewed Chad Ransom, who specializes in coaching principals. He shares the importance of the relationship between the principal and the instructional coach, how principals and coaches can align from the start of the year and how to "lead up" and create an alliance with your school leadership without the need for them to initiate.
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When there is widespread burnout in schools, it not only needs to be addressed by the educator, but it is also the responsibility of the leaders to create a culture that prevents future burnout. In this episode, you will learn about what you as a leader or coach can do about your educators’ burnout. You'll find out about burnout warning signs to watch out for, what is burning out teachers and how you can prevent burnout from the start at the beginning of the school year
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In this episode, we discuss the temporary remedies that are ineffective at addressing our educators' burnout. In addition, as teachers go on summer break, they forget about the fatigue, trauma and burnout they experienced throughout the year as they are removed from the situation. They’re just putting a Band Aid on it and return back to school without effectively impacting it. Listen to this episode to find out about how the Summer Band-Aid Effect plagues educators, coaches and leaders each year, why we need to address it this summer more than ever and specific strategies to address it. I interview Keith, a phenomenal Teacher Leader, who shares his experiences applying research-based burnout interventions.
In this episode I interview Jessica, a highly talented and passionate teacher that burned out this school year, on why she made the difficult decision to quit. We discuss what research says which qualities inside your teachers that make them more prone to burning out. Listen to start planning ahead on which teachers you might need to provide additional support.
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In this episode, you'll learn about what growth mindset is and isn’t. You will find out about the false growth mindset, the need for adult mindset developments and how to create and sustain a growth mindset culture.
Want additional coaching tips and PD? Check out the offerings below:
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In this episode you’ll learn about the distinction between teacher engagement and compliance. You'll find out why our schools have a compliance culture and how to overcome it. You will learn strategies to intentionally build buy in with your educators, even the reluctant ones!
Want additional coaching tips and PD? Check out the offerings below:
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Interested in bringing The Whole Educator coaching to your school or district? Contact at becca@thewholeeducator.com.
In this episode, I share my journey from teacher to instructional coach. Along the way I made some mistakes that impacted my effectiveness. I share how I pivoted and the difference that was made because of the lessons learned.
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In this episode, you will learn the 3 skills research shows that instructional coaches need to be highly effective. You will also learn why you are strong in some skills and not as strong in others.
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Are you an instructional coach, teacher leader or school leader who is looking to increase your impact on all of your teachers, especially the ones who need it most? You're in the right place.
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