#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
We’re All on the Same Team: A Teacher’s Perspective with Nici Foote
In this episode we’re chatting with Nici Foote, Grade 3 classroom teacher at Western Academy of Beijing in China. Nici has just arrived at WAB and in her previous school she was a coach, so she bring…
We’re All on the Same Team: A School Leader’s Perspective with Tico Oms
In this episode we’re chatting with Tico Oms, Middle School Dean of Students at the International School Bangkok. Tico shares his experience and perspective as a school leader coming from a backgroun…
Level Up Your Coaching (Perspectives on Coaching): Introducing Our Experts!
Introducing our 8 Experts in our new series: Level Up Your Coaching.
Relationships: The Power of Learning Together as New Coaches Jana Poukka and Nadia Ellis
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of Coach.Better! Today Kim is chatting with two of our amazing participants in the second cohort of our The Coach microcredential: Jana Poukka and Nadia…
#coachbetter Bonus Episode: 2019 #coachbetter preview
Woohoo! Great things are coming to the channel in 2019! We're so excited about all the developments in our #coachbetter series that Kim had to share them here with you! Plus you get a sneak peak at o…
Demonstrating Your Value as a Coach with Coaches Panel
In this episode we’re chatting with our panel of coaching experts from our Coaching Fundamentals series about demonstrating your value as a coach. If you missed our Coaching Fundamentals series, we h…
Going Deeper with Coaches with Will Kirkwood
Today we’re chatting with Will Kirkwood, Educational Technology Coordinator in the Lower School of Zurich International School. Will shares his thoughts on how to reposition his role as a tech coach …
We’re All on the Same Team: A Counselor’s Perspective with Adam Clark
In this episode, we’re chatting with Adam Clark, Secondary School Counselor at Yokohama International School in Japan. Adam highlights the importance of building an open and collaborative school cul…
We’re All on the Same Team: A Librarian's Perspective with Danny Glasner
This week we’re talking to Danny Glasner, K12 Teacher-Librarian at UWC Thailand in Phuket. Over the course of his career, Danny has been a classroom teacher, librarian, and a coach, so draws from lot…
We're All on the Same Team: A Teacher's Perspective with Jabiz Raisdana
In this episode we’re chatting with Jabiz Raisdana, Head of Grade 8 and Middle School English Teacher at United World College, SouthEast Asia in Singapore. As an experienced classroom teacher, digita…
Going 1:1 with Coaches Panel
In this episode of #coachbetter we talk about tips and advice when moving to a 1:1 program, plus the pros and cons of BYOD. It gets a little spicy!
Our Coaching Journeys with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
In today’s episode, it’s just Kim and Clint because they are super excited about some new developments with this #coachbetter series and they wanted to share a little bit of their coaching experience…
We’re All on the Same Team: A Teacher’s Perspective with Reid Wilson
Reid Wilson, Year 5 Homeroom teacher at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand, shares his experience as a classroom teacher working with a wide variety of coaches, both at NIST and in his pr…
Going Deeper With Coaches with Jess Keummerlin
In this episode Clint chats with Jess Keummerlin, Innovative Learning Coach at Shekou International School. Jess highlights the importance of empathy in building strong coaching relationships with me…
We’re All on the Same Team: A School Leader’s Perspective with Rebekah Madrid
This week we’re chatting with Rebekah Madrid, Middle School Principal at Yokohama International School in Japan. Rebekah shares her perspective about coaching as a school leader, along with insights …
We're All on the Same Team A Librarian's Perspective with Philip William
This week we’re chatting with Philip Williams, Head Librarian at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand. As a librarian at NIST, Philip is part of the coaching team, so this episode in partic…
Exploring & Understanding Different Coaching Models with Coaches Panel
Our awesome panel of expert coaches from around the world are back to help us explore and understand different coaching models!
Full Show Notes
We're All on the Same Team A School Leader’s Perspective with Christina Botbyl
This week we’re chatting with Christina Botbyl, Director of Curriculum at the American International School of Kuwait. Christina offers us her perspective as a school administrator and shares some of…
Going Deeper with Coaches with Tanya LeClair
In this episode we chat with Tanya LeClair, Elementary Innovation Coach at the American International School of Guangzhou. Tanya talks about the importance of being a great collaborator in her role a…
Getting Started in a New School as an Experienced Coach with Diana Beabout
For experienced coaches who have moved to a new school, Guest Diana Beabout shares her tips, tricks and reflections on walking that fine line between pushing without shoving, as an instructional coac…