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- This #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about one of the hardest transitions to make when you move into a coaching role - and is equally hard for school leaders to support when they hire coaches - is to understand that building a coaching culture, and being a coach is about so much more than coaching conversations. We got into coaching because we want to have coaching conversations, but actually it's all the systemic things and the culture building that's going to make coaching successful.
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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)
All of Kim's articles can be found here
Read more from Kim: all books & articles CASE STUDY: Darcy Estes: Creating the Conditions for Teachers to Evolve Their Practice as an Instructional Coach
22/09/2026 | 1h 2 mins.This #coachbetter case study episode is with one of Kim's Thrive Coaching Certificate graduates, Darcy Estes. They talk about how coaches create the conditions for teachers to evolve their practice including...
Her experiences in different types of coaching roles
What she felt she needed to ensure she had a positive experience this time around
What she learned in the course
What she's planning for next academic year, as a result of her time in the course
Her huge mindset shift about the intentions behind instructional coaching
The importance of having a strong Coach-Principal partnership
The foundational element she would have paid more attention to in her first years coaching - if she had realized it's importance
Find the show notes for this episode here.
Let's Connect:
Our website: coachbetter.tv
EduroLearning on LinkedIn
EduroLearning on Instagram
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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)
All of Kim's articles can be found here
Read more from Kim: all books & articlesThe Key Mindset Shift YOU Need to Make to Get More Teachers to Opt-in to Coaching with YOU with Kim Cofino
15/09/2026 | 16 mins.In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about how coaching can build a sense of belonging, empowering educators to continually and authentically grow, which ultimately improves student learning. However, why aren't some teachers opting in to coaching?
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
Join our #coachbetter Facebook group
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)
All of Kim's articles can be found here
Read more from Kim: all books & articlesExploring the Connection between Instructional Coaching & Educator Wellbeing with Lori Cohen
08/09/2026 | 1hThis #coachbetter episode about the connection between instructional coaching and educator wellbeing with a special guest, Lori Cohen. Lori has been a teacher, instructional coach, site leader, professional development facilitator, and published author over her 3 decades in education. Her whole career has been dedicated to professional learning, from designing a Teaching Fellows program for new teachers, creating in-house professional development tailored to the needs of the staff, building instructional coaching programs, and serving as the Dean of Faculty where she oversaw the overhaul of teacher growth and evaluation. Lori is also the co-author of one of Kim's favorite books on professional learning, The PD Book, among several other fabulous books!
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
Join our #coachbetter Facebook group
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)
All of Kim's articles can be found here
Read more from Kim: all books & articlesHow to Stop Feeling Like You're Starting Over With Your Coaching Program Every Single Year with Kim Cofino
01/09/2026 | 14 mins.Do you ever feel like the start of every school year is like starting over from scratch? That all the work you did in the previous year to build a coaching culture needs to start again, anew every year? It. Gets. Exhausting. Doesn't it? That's what Kim addresses in this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode - and what to do about it!
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
Join our #coachbetter Facebook group
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)
All of Kim's articles can be found here
Read more from Kim: all books & articles
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Building community in schools through instructional coaching. Wherever you are in your coaching journey, we can support you! Hosted by Kim Cofino, the #coachbetter podcast features inspiring interviews; case studies with coaches; real-life coaching calls; and quick strategic tips that you can put into practice immediately. We turn inspiration into practical reality so you get the clarity you need to move forward confidently - for you as an individual coach and for your coaching program in your school. New episodes every Wednesday!
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