In this episode of Coaching Conversations, I had the pleasure of connecting with Mark Verde, a deeply thoughtful and incredibly experienced primary school teacher from Patana, a British international school in Bangkok. With more than 30 years in education under his belt, Mark opened up about his journey into instructional coaching and how it’s transformed not only his teaching but the learning experiences of his students as well.
Our conversation dove into some real, powerful stories from the field—including one especially meaningful coaching experience he had with a colleague named Pim. That story in particular really brought to life the impact that authentic, collaborative growth can have in a school setting.
Throughout our talk, we kept coming back to the same core idea: coaching relationships thrive on strong communication, mutual trust, and genuine respect. It was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when partnerships are built on those foundations.
If you're curious about what it looks like to walk the path of coaching—from the Intensive Instructional Coaching Institute, through The Impact Cycle, Introduction to Leadership Coaching, and 1:1 Impact Coaching—you'll want to tune in to hear Mark’s journey firsthand.
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