#coachbetter

In #coachbetter episode Kim and Diana talk about ways that you can spot patterns and trends in your coaching data for the year.
Kim was recently talking to our current members of the Coach and we talked about how important it is to just start collecting data and building in a practice of reflection - even if you are worried that you won't have "enough" data. The data you collect right now can become your baseline data to refer back to in future years.
Even if you're not sure what data to collect, or what to do with the results, waiting until you feel ready just delays your progress. When you start now, you get the opportunity to:
collect that baseline data,

learn what kinds of questions you want to ask, and 

better understand how to analyze and unpack the data you find

Find the show notes for this episode here.
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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 talks with Iain Henderson, Director of The Bridge at Wellington College. This is a peek into a conversation they had for Iain's podcast that we're excited to share with you here. 
Iain and Kim have been having ongoing conversations about how coaching is implemented differently in different school settings and this conversation highlights a number of key topics that have come up many times, including:
the importance of agency in the coaching process

embracing a coach-like approach in any interaction 

what we hope are the goals or outcomes from the coaching process

how we design coaching relationships and avoid "coaching-by-stealth"

the impact of different types of coaching models - like:

what happens when we mandate coaching, and

the repercussions of aligning coaching with evaluation

coaching in the age of AI

This conversation explores the deep power of coaching as adult development to support the flourishing of all educators in our schools. If you are interested in why coaching is so powerful - and some very important constraints to the coaching process that can make or break your program - this episode is for you!
Find the show notes for this episode here.
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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 we're talking about the importance of understanding the macro view of the whole school as an instructional coach. This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season featuring two of our amazing The Coach Mentors: Diana Beabout  and Kristen Moreland.
In this clip we unpack the subtle (but often unexpected and surprising) shift to looking at your work as a coach from the micro view (what you do on an individual level) to the way that, as soon as you step into a coaching role, you are required to look at the work of coaching within a much larger viewpoint (the division, the school, the district).
This is often a big surprise for coaches - and even some experienced coaches can be reluctant to take on this informal leadership aspect of the role. But when you move into a coaching role, it becomes part of your responsibility to work towards the success of developing the program and the culture - not just the micro view of your coaching practice.
Find the show notes for this episode here.
Like this episode, then check out the original episode...
Understanding the Thrive Model with The Coach Mentors [Ep 211]
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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 clients, Jenn Overstreet, who is now Head of School in Italy, but when we recorded this call she was an instructional coach at the American International School of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Jenn is a highly experienced coach, and she had just graduated The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program when we spoke.
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. 
In this conversation Kim and Jenn talk about...
Jenn's experience building a coaching program at AISR

Why and how they're hosting data retreats with teachers

What she's including in her instructional coaching playbook as she's transitioning out of this role, into her new school

What she was able to accomplish in The Coach as an experienced instructional coach

Find the show notes for this episode here.
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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 talks about two intentional ways to collect feedback on your coaching practice - inspired by a conversation she recently had with a client. Learning how to collect and use feedback on your coaching practice is an absolute game changer to continually improve your coaching practice over time. It's the number one strategy Kim uses every single day to work towards becoming a better coach.
If you're curious about how you can keep growing into your practice - no matter how long you've been coaching, this short episode is for you!
Find the show notes for this episode here.
Let's Connect:
Our website: coachbetter.tv
EduroLearning on LinkedIn
EduroLearning on Instagram
EduroLearning on YouTube
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
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Learn with Kim
Explore our courses for coaches
Watch 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)