#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
Realities of Becoming a Coach with Kim Cofino
This #coachbetter episode, Kim shares about a topic that’s been on her mind for a while now. She talks about the realities of becoming a coach - what no one tells you before you start. This episode i…
S4 Intro: Making Learning Personal with Clint & Kim
In this #coachbetter episode, we’re kicking off our 4th season of the podcast! Kim and Clint chat about 4 big themes that you’ll find threaded through the episodes this season: moving from defining t…
6 Questions to Help You Reflect on the Year with Kim Cofino
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter Quick Tips! These short episodes are designed to be practical so you can apply your learning right away! They’re inspired by conversations from the pod…
Highlights from Season 3 with Kim and Clint
In this episode of #coachbetter, Clint and Kim recap some of their favorite moments from this season of the podcast, and share some highlights to come next season. Plus, you’ll hear a little bit abou…
5 Reasons How Investing in Your Own Coaching Will Give You More Life to Do the Things You Love with Kristen Moreland
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter Quick Tips! These short episodes are designed to be practical so you can put them to use right away! They’re inspired by conversations f…
How to Build a Student Focused Service Learning Program with Shei Ascencio
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! In this episode, Kim talks with Shei Ascencio, experienced Service Learning Coordinator, international school educator, and one of our …
Transitioning to a New Division as an Instructional Coach with Diana Beabout
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter quick tips! These short episodes are designed to be practical so you can apply your learning right away! They’re inspired by conversations from the pod…
Essential Skills for Emerging Leaders with Chris Bryan, Heather Clifton, Joellen Killion, Lynn Simmons, and Cindy Harrison
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with an amazing panel of authors and women leaders including Joellen Killion (who connected me with all of these amazing women), Cindy Harrison, Chris Bryan, H…
8 Strategies to Deal with Imposter Syndrome with Kim Cofino
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks about 8 strategies to deal with imposter syndrome. Many of us deal with imposter syndrome at some time in our lives... that feeling of not being knowledgeable, …
Unique Challenges Women Face Pursuing a Leadership Role with Kristina Pennell-Götze and Bianca Neri
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristina Pennell-Götze and Bianca Neri, our awesome 2020 Scholarship Recipients for the Women Who Lead Certificate Program! Kristina and Bianca share thei…
Key Elements for Successful Lesson Observation with Diana Beabout
In this #coachbetter episode Diana is sharing key elements for a successful lesson observation. This episode was inspired by conversations we were having inside The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Pro…
Moving from Coaching to Leadership with Dr. Chaunté Garrett
They talk about the intersection …
4 Considerations when moving from Coaching to Leadership with Kim Cofino
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares 4 things to consider when moving from coaching to leadership. This episode was inspired by an upcoming #coachbetter episode with Dr. Chaunté Garrett, and high…
The Power of Clarifying Conversations with Jennifer Abrahms
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Jennifer Abrams, author of (among many others) Having Hard Conversations, Swimming in the Deep End, and Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Wo…
5 Self Care Tips for Coaches with Kristen Moreland
In this episode of #coachbetter quick tips we have a special guest, Kristen Moreland, experienced instructional coach & currently Director of Teaching and Learning, sharing 5 self-care strategies for…
Professional Learning for Instructional Coaches with Kristen Moreland
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristen Moreland, Instructional Coach at the Pan American School of Porto Alegre in Brazil!
Kristen has a wide range of coaching experience in several dif…
Coaching Up with Kim Cofino
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about Coaching Up! Specifically about the ways that coaches can work with their school leaders to understand the value and importance of coaching. This episode…
Challenges Coaches Face with The Coach Global Cohort Participants
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with a panel of our absolutely amazing participants in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program! We have a truly global representation on this call with K…
Essential Skills for Coaches with Diana Beabout
In this #coachbetter episode, Diana shares 3 questions to help you shift your skill set to be successful as an instructional coach. When you transition from classroom teacher to coach, the skills you…
The Continuum of Practice for Instructional Coaches with Laura Lipton
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Laura Lipton about many of the aspects of Laura (and Bruce Wellman’s) work that we use inside The Coach, including the Continuum of Practice within coach…