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In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with several members of the instructional coaching team at Shanghai American School in China. This is such a big team, that even with 6 guests on the show today: Alex McMillan, Alex Braden, Yuri Liu, Andrew Ranson, Bick McSwiney and Scott Williams, this is still less than half the team! We're excited to share this episode with you today because SAS has been doing phenomenal work in very intentionally developing their instructional coaching program both at the leadership and school wide level, and with the instructional coaches themselves. Associate Director of Ed Programs, Scott Williams has been leading this work, and Kim has partnered with SAS to support their coaches in their own private cohort of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program, as well as spending some time at SAS working with coaches and leaders together. SAS is also one of our Founding Member Schools of AAICIS. This episode is a window into the intention and strategic planning it takes to develop a coaching program in a very large international school! If you're curious to learn more, Scott and Kim have also written an article for the AAIE InterEd Journal which goes deeper into many of the elements we discussed in this episode. In this episode... The history of coaching at SAS The vision and goals for the program as it's being developed now The key documentation the team has developed The team at SAS What coaching looks like right now The way's they're planning to socialize this work with all educators How they intend to measure the impact of coaching The specific contextual challenges for SAS What school leaders should know when embarking on program development like this Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is about how school leaders can make the decision to invest in hiring multiple instructional coaches. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Samantha Olson Wyman and Stephanie Cifuentes. Sam and Stephanie share the ways they used data to determine the impact that coaches were making - and they found that everyone in the community was benefiting from instructional coaching. As coaches and leaders we really have to be clear about the outcome of the work - and we must be able to articulate that to those who are making financial determinations about staffing. It can be hard to spend time and energy on collecting data about your practice and your impact - the actual work of collecting and analyzing the data is keeping you AWAY from doing the work. But actually communicating those outcomes will not only support you better prioritizing your own work, but it may make the case for adding new members to your team. Find the show notes for this episode here. Like this episode, you'll enjoy these: Coaching for Impact, Not Activity with Donna Spangler [291] The Importance of Measuring Your Impact as an Instructional Coach (Kim Cofino) Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with Andrew Ranson, instructional coach at Shanghai American School in China. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. If you're a regular listener of the podcast, you might have heard Andrew's recent QuickTips episode where he shared the ways that he's using a Data Dashboard to develop a strong Coach-Principal Partnership. Andrew is also featured in another episode with the Shanghai American School coaching team (available 22 April 2026)! Andrew is also a member of the AAICIS A-Team, and has been featured in several episodes about the development of our non-profit. At the time of recording he had just graduated from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. In this episode Kim and Andrew dig into the importance of the Coach-Principal partnership, and all the elements that coaches need to be aware of when they are seeking to make a deep impact on the school community! In this conversation they talk about... What made him curious about coaching What he found surprising about the move into coaching How he's focusing on developing the Coach-Principal partnership How The Coach supported his professional growth - even as an experienced coach Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode Diana is sharing the difference between a definition and a vision for instructional coaching. We all know that sometimes coaching thrives in one school setting and stalls in another. There are lots of reasons why this might happen and one of them is a lack of clarity around the definition of coaching. In schools we're great at creating a lofty vision (we all have experience with statements that involve phrases like: "developing resilient global citizens who are able to tackle complex problems") but we don't often spend a lot of time actually defining what we mean. And that can be a huge challenge for coaching programs specifically because they need ownership and buy in from all school stakeholders. If this resonates with you, your school might need a definition of coaching - not just a vision. And Diana is going to tell you about that today! Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with some members of the team from the Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (called AAICIS), where she is currently serving as the Executive Director. This episode is celebrating the two years of AAICIS! This episode was rexorded to share and celebrate some of their key achievements over this last year with you! They also wanted to highlight the many ways that the work of the AAICIS team is impacting international schools and educators around the world, and a little bit about the behind the scenes work with AAICIS - what it's like to volunteer, and what our volunteers get out of the experience. Listen to this episode to hear from a few of the AAICIS A-Team members about their work over the past year, including: the ways that AAICIS is contributing to and serving the needs of the international school community how that work we have done with AAICIS have influenced the work in the individual schools of our community the developments over this last year that they are most excited about what it's like to volunteer for AAICIS some of the learning has emerged for their team members as a result of our work Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is about the ways that coaches can see themselves as leaders in their school community. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Dr. Chaunté Garrett, former Instructional Coach, and currently Superintendent of a K12 Charter School in North Carolina. What we love about this clip is that so often instructional coaches struggle to recognize the informal leadership aspects of the role that they might be demonstrating - even without realizing it. Many coaches can feel a sense of imposter syndrome when we highlight the leadership work they're doing - but it IS leadership work. Seeing yourself as a leader is one of the ways that you can make an even bigger impact in your school setting - but you have to recognize it first! This is why we frequently talk about the importance of understanding the macro view of your coaching program - embracing the big picture view is crucial to building a culture of coaching (alongside the work you're doing at the micro level within your individual coaching practice). If you're curious about the ways that you can embrace the leadership aspects of your role - and why your senior leaders truly value you at that level, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here. Check out the original episode here: Moving from Coaching to Leadership with Dr. Chaunté Garrett [Ep 158] Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Tina Peiji. Tina is a highly experienced coach, a graduate of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program and Coaches as Leaders. At the time of recording, she had just graduated from Coaches as Leaders. Tina is also an essential member of the AAICIS A-Team! These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. Tina is currently digging into how to develop a coaching program at her school - from the leadership level. After developing strong coaching skills in her previous schools, she now has the opportunity to think about how she can embrace her leadership to build a school-wide coaching program. In this episode Tina and Kim talk about... The differences in the ways coaching has been implemented in the schools Tina has worked at The key elements schools coaches and leaders need to be aware of when building a coaching culture What coaches need to consider when starting in a new school How experienced coaches can continue to grow Her recommendations for all coaches Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode Kim and Diana talk about the mental load that coaches carry - and may not recognize. This is a topic that came up during a previous #coachbetter episode with Kim Porter. This is something that, as coaches, we may feel, but may not recognize how it impacts our work - and the work that our coaching partners have the capacity for. In this episode, Kim and Diana will unpack what we mean by "mental load" or "cognitive capacity" and how and why understanding everyone's (including our own) limited bandwidth has such a huge impact on our coaching practice and coaching culture. If you're feeling like you, your colleagues or your coaching partners are at max capacity right now, we can relate - and this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here. Like this episode, you'll enjoy this: Unpacking the Cognitive Load for Instructional Coaches with Kim Porter [266] Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode Kim chats with Fran Prolman, author, educational leadership consultant and founder of The Learning Collaborative. Fran brings a wealth of experience in educational leadership that is so relevant for coaches and middle leaders, and this episode is a deep dive into so many strategies, ideas and resources for all informal leaders! In this episode Fran and Kim talk about ... Sliding door moments - how to recognize them & what they can bring Recognizing your potential as a leader Key skills for all new leaders - in formal or informal leadership roles The difference between coaching and mentoring The importance of confidentiality in coaching Common barriers towards building a coaching culture This episode weaves together leadership and coaching in such an organic way. If you've been a long time subscriber, you know that as a coach, you are an informal leader in your school, and this episode really highlights that element of the role. If you're working towards recognizing and building on your informal leadership, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is about the enabling conditions for coaching success and is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Ellen and Bruce Eisenberg, Founders of The Professional Institute for Instructional Coaching. Ellen and Bruce highlight the importance of developing a school culture that supports a growth mindset and a coaching culture. If we don't have the systems and structures to enable teachers to opt-in to coaching and we aren't ensuring that coaches are focused on coaching work, it will be very challenging to build a coaching culture. All schools need the three elements of the Thrive Model for coaching to be successful and sustainable and most schools are missing at least one - is your school missing consistency? Watch this episode to find out! And if you want to learn more about the Thrive Model, access all of our resources at edurolearning.com/thrive If you liked this clip, make sure to check out the full length episode from season 5: Making Instructional Coaching Sustainable with Ellen and Bruce Eisenberg [Ep 230] Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Sarah Tudge, High School Curriculum Coordinator at the International School of Manila in the Philippines. At the time of recording, Sarah had just graduated from The Coach and completed her amazing Action Research around the impact of coaching - if you want to see the outcome of her research, make sure to check out her Final Project blog post on our website at coachbetter.tv. We're excited to share this episode with Sarah with you because Sarah came to The Coach with a TON of coaching experience and she still learned and achieved so much, all of which was very specifically tailored for the needs of her school community because The Coach is so customizable for your individual needs. Sarah points out in this episode how valuable having a whole academic year to devote to developing her coaching skills was, and she truly made the most of it!. This episode is a deep dive into the ways that coaching can be the bridge between more formal professional learning experiences and actual impact in the classroom. Sarah's experience and action research throughout her time in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program really uncover the ways that coaching empowers teachers to create tangible change in their practice - with support and without evaluation. Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is about the difference between a coaching mindset and a coaching program. There is a HUGE difference between embracing a coaching mindset and building an intentional coaching program. However, because it's quite hard to see all the layers that go into an intentional coaching program it might seem like if everyone has a coaching mindset, we have a coaching program. Although that's a wonderful foundation, it's not quite all it takes to create a thriving coaching program. Kim unpacks 5 key differences between embracing a coaching mindset and an intentional coaching program. If you're curious about how to articulate all the pieces that go into a fully developed coaching program - and how that's much more than having coaching conversations, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Articles from Kim 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models(Edutopia) How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability(Edutopia) When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers(The Learning Professional, Learning Forward) Books & Chapters from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

In #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Dr. Lindsay Prendergast, who's currently Assistant Director of the Danielson Group, and a best selling author. Lindsay was a teacher, administrator and a coach for many years before shifting to work with the Danielson Group. In this conversation, they talk about: Why appraisal and supervision is so important - and should be seen as a gift How appraisal has gotten twisted, and become so punitive Where coaching fits into this process Where the lines get blurry when administrators seek to bring coaching into appraisal How we can help draw a clearer distinction between supervision, appraisal, evaluation and coaching and growth Why the language and the naming of processes (like appraisal, feedback, and coaching) so important What schools (coaches & leaders) need to consider as they are working towards building plans for both appraisal and growth This conversation might be controversial because it unpacks so many challenging concepts that are a key focus in many senior leader conversations. It is absolutely essential that we have clarity on the difference between appraisal and growth. Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about building a culture of coaching. This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Leigh Miller, Deputy Head of School at Munich International School. What we love about this clip is that Leigh describes what a culture of coaching looks and feels like from her time at a previous school. What's especially interesting is that they developed a coaching culture even BEFORE they hired coaches. Even before they had coaches, they had a community where everyone (teachers, leaders, students, support staff) were encouraged to embrace a coaching mindset. And that coaching mindset created an open collaborative learning culture. And then they hired coaches. Find the show notes for this episode here. Full episode with Leigh: Building Structures for Instructional Coaching Success with Leigh Miller Like this episode, you'll enjoy these: ntroducing the 5 Domains of a Coaching MindsetBringing a Coaching Perspective to Co-Teaching with Lindsay Manzella and John Stephany Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Ana Cristina Lopez. Ana Cristina is a highly experienced educator (currently a HS & AP Spanish Teacher at Daegu International School in South Korea). At the time of recording, she had just graduated from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program, right after completing Getting Started as an Instructional Coach the year before. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. We are excited to share this episode with Ana Cristina with you because Ana Cristina has done an amazing job developing her coaching skills and putting them into practice right away - in her current role as a Spanish Teacher. In today's episode Kim and Ana Cristina talk about... Why coaching is so valuable to her - as a classroom teacher What surprised her when she first started learning about coaching What she thinks classroom teachers need to know about coaching to opt-in How she's been implementing her learning in her current role What she's doing next to prepare for the move into a coaching role Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is about the importance of coaching being voluntary. This is a highlight from a favorite episode from a previous season featuring Kaitlyn Pettinga, who at the time of recording was Assistant Middle School Principal at the International School of Panama. In this clip, Kaitlyn clearly defines the structure of their divisional leadership team - and how the coach and administrators work together. There are clear distinctions between the roles so there is no confusion, and so teachers know exactly what kind of support they can get, and from whom. This is one of the reasons Clarity in the first step in the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching. For coaches and coaching to be successful, there needs to be clarity about the role and purpose of coaching. Clarity about coaching being confidential, voluntary and not tied to appraisal is essential. This is what ensures that coaching is a safe space to grow. Find the show notes for this episode here. Full episode with Kaitlyn: Creating a Positive School Culture Through Coaching with Kaitlyn Pettinga [Ep 215] Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Margaret Park. Margaret is an education equity consultant and school leader and Kim attended one of her sessions at the EARCOS Leadership Conference last year. Her session was so insightful and Kim made so many connections to instructional coaching that Kim knew she would have so much more to share with you, too! In this episode Margaret and Kim talk about... What it means to be inclusive How coaches and leaders can recognize their positionality Engaging those who may not be interested in exploring their positionality How coaches and leaders can be intentional about bringing a lens of equity and inclusion into their daily practices How coaches and leaders can work together to create inclusive workplace cultures This episode is full of concrete strategies and practices that you can use immediately to powerfully impact your own practice and your school culture. We all have a responsibility to create inclusive spaces, and coaches can be a big part of creating that culture in our schools. Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

In this episode Kim talks with Andrew Ranson, High School Instructional Coach at Shanghai American School (and graduate of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program) about how he got started using a coaching dashboard - and how it helped transform conversations with his school leaders! We know that leadership support is a critical aspect of the success of a coaching program and the idea is to share a birds-eye view summary of the coaching work that has been happening in their building or division. When the building or divisional leader knows that coaching work is happening - and helping them move forward on their strategic goals, it immediately sparks more curiosity about what is happening and how they can support it. Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Angela Mee Lee, Early Years Performing Arts teacher at UNIS Hanoi, Vietnam. At the time of recording Angela had just graduated from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. We are excited to share this episode with Angela with you because Angela has been on a year and a half journey to coaching with Kim and she has grown so much! She started in the course Getting Started as an Instructional Coach and discovered that coaching is so aligned with her educational values, so she wanted to dig even deeper, and then she joined The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. Angela is already applying so much of her learning in her current role (at the time of recording) and in her future role in a brand-new startup school in India. In this conversation Angela and Kim talk about... How Angela started her journey to instructional coaching What makes coaching valuable to Angela as a classroom teacher - and her early experiences with coaching with The Coach Mentor, Maggie Hos-McGrane when they both worked at the American School of Bombay! The surprises she uncovered about coaching as she was learning more What Angela was able to accomplish in just one academic year in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program How Angela is applying her learning in multiple contexts What she wishes she knew before she started coaching This episode highlights the ongoing journey that we take when we begin learning about coaching. Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)

This #coachbetter episode is about creating a coaching culture. This is a highlight from a favorite episode from last season featuring Steve Barkley. This clip highlights how important it is for coaching to become a culture embedded in the school. This can not be work that coaches are doing on their own. We need to empower others to learn more about the practice of coaching so that as many people as possible have access to the amazing support that coaching provides. If you've been following the show for a while, you might have seen the episode from last season about the 5 Domains of a Coaching Mindset. If this episode resonates, make sure to go back and check that one out. too! Find the show notes for this episode here. Let's Connect: Our website: coachbetter.tvEduroLearning on LinkedInEduroLearning on InstagramEduroLearning on YouTubeSubscribe to our weekly newsletterJoin our #coachbetter Facebook group Learn with Kim Explore our courses for coachesWatch a FREE workshop Read more from Kim: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership(book) Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)The Landscape of Instructional Coaching in International Schools(chapter)