#coachbetter
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!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 321
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Instructional Coaching is an "Intellectual Spa"! with Niki Dinsdale
In this episode of #coachbetter Kim chats with Niki Dinsdale, University Advisor at UWC, SEA. During their conversation Niki described coaching as an “intellectual spa” (which is now Kim’s new favori…
The value of building a PLN to "bloom where you're planted" with Jen Clark
In this episode of #coachbetter spotlight we’re chatting with Jen Clark, Library Media Specialist and Tech Coach at Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan. Jen is in the unique perspective of being both a c…
The Purpose of Instructional Coaching in Schools with John D’Arcy
In this episode, we’re chatting with John D’Arcy, Deputy Director of Western Academy of Beijing in China. John’s extensive experience in innovative school environments around the word provides a clea…
The Power of Classroom Observation for Instructional Coaches with Merilyn Winslade
In this episode of #coachbetter spotlight we’re talking about the importance of coaches taking time to visit classrooms while students are learning - especially in content-heavy subject areas like sc…
We're All on the Same Team: A Librarian's Perspective with Katy Vance
In this episode we’re talking to Katy Vance, Librarian at Yokohama International School In Japan. Katy talks about how coaches make her a more awesome version of herself! Katy combines a wealth of ex…
Can anyone be coached? with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
In this episode Clint and Kim are chatting about a question we received in our #coachbetter FB group: Can anyone be coached? They talk about all sorts of critical elements, like school culture, teach…
Level Up Your Coaching: Highlights
We hope you’ve had a chance to watch our Level Up Your Coaching miniseries of 8 episodes, featuring perspectives on coaching from our inspiring educators from around the world! Just in case you misse…
Level Up Your Coaching 8: What was your “aha” moment?
Level Up Your Coaching 7: What makes a Coach Invaluable to You?
Level Up Your Coaching 6: Where do coaches / does coaching fail? And what can we do about it?
Level Up Your Coaching 5: What’s Needed to Build a Coaching Culture?
Level Up Your Coaching 4: What do you do when you don’t have the opportunity to work with a coach? [Ep 28]
Level Up Your Coaching 3: What are some good opportunities for coaches to work with you?
Level Up Your Coaching 2: How do you work with the coaches at your school?
Level Up Your Coaching 1: What do you think coaches do?
Welcome to our new mini-series Level Up Your Coaching. We interview two school leaders, two teachers, two librarians and two school counselors to get their perspectives on coaching. In this episode…
Who Coaches the Coaches? with Coaches Panel
In this episode we’re chatting with Pana, Maggie, Tim, Dave and Diana from the our original Coaching Fundamentals series! Our topic for today was “who coaches the coaches?” - especially when you’re t…
The Professional Development Gap for Instructional Coaches with Diana Beabout
Today we’re chatting with Diana Beabout, Innovation Coach at American International School of Guangzhou. Diana is also the Academy Mentor for our Eduro Learning The Coach Microcredential, and we love…
The Power of Social Media on Professional Development with Coaches Panel
Today we’re chatting with Lissa, Geoff, Tanya and Diana from the #isedcoach slowchat team! We talked about everything from the different types of coaching roles we all have in our schools, to the pow…
Social Media as PD: The Power of Being a Contributor with #coachbetter slowchat team
Today we’re chatting with the entire #coachbetter slowchat team! Jana is a Tech Coach in Germany, Nick is a Kindergarten teacher at UWC Thailand, and Verena is an EdTech Coach at the German European …
Going Deeper With Coaches with Adrienne Michetti
Today, Kim is talking with Adrienne Michetti, Middle School Digital Literacy Coach at United World College Southeast Asia, East Campus. Adrienne has tons of practical tips and strategies to build rel…