Coaching the Whole Educator
Coaching the Whole Educator is a podcast for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and school leaders who want to strengthen their educators’ effectiveness and resilience, especially the ones who need it most. Each week, you’ll hear quick tips, proven strategies, and coaching mindsets designed to keep you on top of your coaching game.
This show is rooted in a human-centered approach, where we get things done through people’s humanity, not around it. Whether you’re new to instructional coaching or a seasoned instructional coach or leader looking for fresh perspective, you’ll learn how to focus on the mindsets and motivations driving unproductive behaviors. By getting to the root of resistance, you’ll discover how to build stronger relationships, lead with clarity, and create lasting impact in your school.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 158
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
#113: How Your Rewards System Can Sabotage Your Goals [Research Rundown]
Your school's rewards system could be causing more harm than good. Let's talk about why it's time to look at intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and tap into your teachers' inner drive. …
#112: When Buy-In Isn’t Enough: The Teacher Engagement Continuum
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Do you often grapple with the challenge of engaging teachers beyond mere compliance? Dr. Chris Jones, Executive Director of the Virgi…
#111: Strategies to Shift From a “Gotcha Culture” to a Growth Culture
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Ever wonder how some schools just seem to have it all figured out? It’s not about special circumstances. It’s about the people – the …
#110: **BEST OF** SERIES: Untold Secrets of Teacher Retention and School Culture: The Art of Listening For What's Not Being Said
This is part of our *BEST OF* Series, where we highlight the most downloaded episodes of all time.
In this episode, Becca dives into an intriguing conversation with Chanavia Patterson, a…
#109: The Brain Science Behind Supercharging Teacher Engagement
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Do you know the difference between motivation and engagement? Dr. Jason Jones, author of the book "Activator," is on a mission to rev…
#108: Harnessing Brainwaves for Better Coaching Outcomes
In this episode we explore a fascinating research-based concept called neural entrainment. Think about those times when you're talking to a teacher and it feels like you're on completel…
#107: The Reset Mindset
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Ever felt like you're on a hamster wheel, running and running but never getting anywhere? It's time to hit the reset button. Penny Ze…
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#106: The ADKAR Model: Building Buy In and Sustaining Change [Research Rundown]
Let's talk about change management. As educators, we know that change is a constant. But how can we effectively navigate it and ensure buy-in from our teams? That's where the ADKAR mode…
*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 4)
In this episode, Becca and Gretchen Bridgers address the 4th and final phase of resistance in educators, requiring accountability. Becca and Gretchen walk you through specific things to…
#105: Levels of Coaching Intensity: Supporting Your Teachers on a Continuum of Support
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In this episode, Dr. Jacy Ippolito and I discuss a wide range of coaching topics! Here are the key points:
Isolation of Coaches and Le…
*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 3)
In this episode, Becca and Mia discuss the third level of resistance: when educators don't feel competent enough to implement the change. They discuss the varying reasons why the resis…
#104: What's your conflict handling style? [Research Rundown]
Have you ever found yourself caught in the whirlwind of conflict, feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to navigate the turbulent waters? In this Research Rundown we review the complexi…
*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 2)
In this episode Becca and Melissa (Mia) Pumo, coach of school leadership and instructional coaches, discuss the 2nd level of resistance: they resist change because they don't trust you.…
#103: From Chaos to Calm: Coaching Systems That Will Save Your Sanity
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Ever feel overwhelmed by your coaching load? Feeling lost and unsure where to start? You're not alone. In this episode we chat with J…
*B.O.Y. Favorite* Breaking Through Resistance (Part 1)
Becca and Mia Pumo kick off a 4 part series on how to address resistance utilizing a 4 part framework. In this episode, they dive into the first level of resistance: when educators resi…
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#102: The 16 Basic Human Motivations [Research Rundown]
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of motivation theories. We'll explore Self-Determination Theory and Basic Desires Theory, two powerful frameworks introduces the concept …
#101: Beyond the Words: How Nonverbals Can Make or Break a Coaching Conversation
Have you ever felt like someone was saying one thing, but their body was telling a completely different story? That’s the power of nonverbal communication.
Veronica Love Olalla, CEO of N…
#100: From Resistance to Relationships: 100 Lessons Learned
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#99: How to Manage Your Stress and Bounce Back Quickly
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#98: Cracking the Code: The Mindsets Behind Growth [Research Rundown]
In this episode, Becca dives deep into the concept of learning mindsets. While growth mindset has been a popular focus, research shows that it's just one piece of a larger puzzle. To tr…