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#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!

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
36 minutes
Episodes
321
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of AAICIS

Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of AAICIS

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with members of the team from the Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (called AAICIS), where Kim is currently se…

00:45:52  |   Tue 22 Apr 2025
The Importance of Intentional Conversations with Michele Mattoon

The Importance of Intentional Conversations with Michele Mattoon

This #coacbetter episode is about the importance of intentional and structured conversations. This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Michele Mattoo…

00:19:26  |   Tue 15 Apr 2025
Case Study: Navigating a New Coaching Role & School Culture with Jen Kagohara

Case Study: Navigating a New Coaching Role & School Culture with Jen Kagohara

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Jen Kagohara, ES Tech & Design Coach, Taipei American School, Taiwan. Jen is a graduate…

00:56:23  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
Introducing the 5 Domains of a Coaching Mindset

Introducing the 5 Domains of a Coaching Mindset

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim introduces the domains of a coaching mindset.

Did you know that the number one indicator of student success is collective efficacy? (Donohoo, 2017). Research shows t…

00:16:50  |   Tue 01 Apr 2025
Bringing a Coaching Perspective to Co-Teaching with Lindsay Manzella and John Stephany

Bringing a Coaching Perspective to Co-Teaching with Lindsay Manzella and John Stephany

This #coachbetter episode is a case study conversation with two amazing educators: EAL (English as an Additional Language) Teacher Lindsay Manzella and INS Teacher John Stephany. Lindsay and John wor…

00:50:18  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Collecting Data Around Coaching with Anne Marie Chow

Collecting Data Around Coaching with Anne Marie Chow

This #coachbetter episode is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season, featuring Anne Marie Chow, who at the time was Middle School Vice Principal and English teacher at…

00:19:29  |   Tue 18 Mar 2025
Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture BEFORE Starting a Coaching Program with Melissa Carr

Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture BEFORE Starting a Coaching Program with Melissa Carr

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Melissa Car, Grade 1 classroom teacher at St. Mary’s International School in Japan. Mel…

00:47:37  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
Redirecting a Coaching Conversation with Diana Beabout

Redirecting a Coaching Conversation with Diana Beabout

In this #coachbetter episode, Diana is going to share 5 tips to redirect a coaching conversation.

Sometimes our coaching conversations take an unexpected turn. This can be really challenging because …

00:12:15  |   Tue 04 Mar 2025
Valuing Adult Learning with Sara Brodhead and Jim Laney

Valuing Adult Learning with Sara Brodhead and Jim Laney

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Jim Laney, Head of School & Sara Brodhead, Director of Teaching and Learning at Kaohsiung American School in Taiwan. Sarah has now moved on to Hong Kong I…

00:54:49  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
A Successful Coaching Culture with Ji Han

A Successful Coaching Culture with Ji Han

In this #coachbetter episode we’re talking about what coaching looks like in schools where it’s been implemented well. 

This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season, f…

00:11:04  |   Tue 18 Feb 2025
Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture as a Classroom Teacher with Lana Yashchyna

Case Study: Building a Coaching Culture as a Classroom Teacher with Lana Yashchyna

This #coachbetter episode is another in our series of coaching case studies, with one of Kim's amazing clients, Lana Yashchyna, 4th grade classroom teacher at the American International School in Kuw…

00:54:31  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
The Importance of Measuring Your Impact as an Instructional Coach

The Importance of Measuring Your Impact as an Instructional Coach

In this #coachbetter episode we are talking about the importance of measuring the impact of instructional coaching - and sharing that data with all stakeholders. This topic is one of the most common …

00:18:53  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
Unpacking the Cognitive Load for Instructional Coaches with Kim Porter

Unpacking the Cognitive Load for Instructional Coaches with Kim Porter

In this #coachbetter episode Kim chats with Kim Porter, who at the time of recording was a Primary Math Coach at UWC Singapore, and is now UDL Coach & Support Specialist at ASIJ in Japan.

Kim and Kim…

00:58:33  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
Developing a Learning Organization Through Coaching with Carla Marschall

Developing a Learning Organization Through Coaching with Carla Marschall

In this #coachbetter episode we’re talking about developing a learning organization through coaching from a systems lens. 

This is a highlight from one of our favorite episodes from a previous season…

00:12:54  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
Coaching Call: Building A Culture Of Coaching in a School Where It Doesn’t Exist with Sara Wilkins

Coaching Call: Building A Culture Of Coaching in a School Where It Doesn’t Exist with Sara Wilkins

This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations with one of Kim's amazing clients, Sara Wilkins, who, at the time of recording, had just graduated f…

00:53:34  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
8 Essential Conditions for Collaborative School Culture with Tavia Clark

8 Essential Conditions for Collaborative School Culture with Tavia Clark

This #coachbetter episode is about the essential elements for developing a collaborative school culture. 

Kim talks a lot about creating a thriving coaching culture, and that kind of culture doesn’t …

00:14:40  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Unpacking the Results of the AAICIS Landscape Study with Jordan Benedict

Unpacking the Results of the AAICIS Landscape Study with Jordan Benedict

In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Jordan Benedict, one of our Research Team members at AAICIS (Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching at International Schools) for the a…

00:54:11  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
3 Ways School Leaders Can Support Instructional Coaches with Kristen Moreland

3 Ways School Leaders Can Support Instructional Coaches with Kristen Moreland

In this #coachbetter video, Kristen Moreland shares three ways that school leaders can support their instructional coaches. Often, especially in international schools, we see schools hire instruction…

00:09:45  |   Tue 26 Nov 2024
Coaching Call: Shifting your Coaching Mindset from Problem Solving to Improving Student Learning with Vicki Heupel

Coaching Call: Shifting your Coaching Mindset from Problem Solving to Improving Student Learning with Vicki Heupel

This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations with one of Kim's amazing clients, Vicki Heupell, who, at the time of recording, had just graduated …

00:55:05  |   Tue 19 Nov 2024
Helping School Leaders Understand the Value of Coaching with Latyia Rolle

Helping School Leaders Understand the Value of Coaching with Latyia Rolle

In #coachbetter episode we’re talking about how to help your school leader understand the value of coaching. 

This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season. If you’re…

00:13:24  |   Tue 12 Nov 2024
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