Coaching the Whole Educator

In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Dutchess Maye and Becca discuss feelings and where they belong in coaching. They talk about strategies to self-regulate emotions, how to express feelings in healthy ways, and the importance of expressing and processing emotions. Dutchess and Becca explain how burnout is related to self regulation and give practical tips for getting through cycles of burnout. They also discuss where fe...

In this episode, Becca and Melanie Matthews-Calhoun (Literacy at Work) discuss different ways of listening and how they’re helpful. They discuss the differences between listening and hearing and give key tips and strategies for how to actively listen. In addition, tips and tricks for keeping the right mindset and refraining from judgment while practicing recursive listening. The benefits of active listening and how to create owners...

In this episode, Becca and Charlie Lyons discuss human motivation. They clearly explain the reasons why we should care about human motivation when working with educators. Causes of human motivation and exactly how it impacts teachers are discussed along with practical tips on how to use motivation to increase teacher retention and reduce resistance. Specific needs all humans have and strategies to figure out and respond in healthy ...

In this episode, Dr. Orbé-Austin is back with Becca to discuss something rampant in schools: toxic positivity. Dr. Orbé-Austin and Becca define toxic positivity, discuss myths of toxic positivity, and give strategies for facing your feelings instead of using toxic positivity to cover them up. They share specifically how to ask for help in healthy ways. External and internal circumstances that cause toxic positivity are discussed as...

In this episode, Becca and Dr. Orbé-Austin discuss the details of imposter syndrome. They talk about imposter syndrome as a cycle, what it looks and feels like, and how to identify imposter syndrome in yourself. Becca and Dr. Orbé-Austin give examples of triggers and specifically what to do when you are triggered and fall into feeling like you are a fraud. They are discuss what this looks like in schools as well as questions to hel...

In this episode, Becca and Nicole S. Turner (Founder of Simply Coaching and Teaching) discuss steps to implement a simple coaching cycle for instructional coaches. Becca and Nicole talk about how to be intentional when reflecting in coaching cycles and specifically what to reflect on as a coach to increase your effectiveness. Barriers to completing coaching cycles are discussed and a specific framework is given that you can impleme...

In this episode, Becca and Nita Creekmore (LoveTeachBless) discuss the nature of adult relationships and how to authentically build connections with others. Becca and Nita give insight through their own personal coaching experiences and the relationships they have built along the way. Through this discussion, they give you specific ways to build your own relationships and connections with teachers. Tips for shifting your mindset to...

In this episode, Becca and Kenny McKee discuss basic keystones of effective coaching. They dive into the types of conversations to have and give you specific language to use and not to use when working with teachers. They also discuss areas where you can intentionally focus your energy on where it will make the greatest positive impact in your coaching. Becca and Kenny explore 6 common barriers of effective coaching and give you sp...

In this episode, Becca and Chrissy Beltran (aka Buzzing with Ms. B) discuss how the need to be helpful in instructional coaching can have a negative impact on your success as a coach.  They clearly define the problem-solver/helper issue that instructional coaches can have and give specific tips to avoid falling into the pattern of being overly helpful. Becca and Chrissy get real with their discussion of how hard this can be with pe...

In this episode, Becca and Angela Kelly Robeck discuss how to maximize your time and money for professional development resources.  They tackle the problem of professional development funding being often overlooked for instructional coaches by giving you strategies to overcome 4 common objections a school leader might have to give you PD funding.  This episode will leave you with concrete steps and specific language to use to get o...

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 say (and not to say) to help you navigate the hard conversations around keeping educators accountable. This must-hear discussion explains how to first build a trustworthy relationship to make educators with resistance feel valued, and how to give ed...

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 resistance happens on this level. In addition, they share strategies on how to build capacity in a building where teachers feel safe and confident to take risks and try new things (including new changes). Stay tuned until the very end for a very spec...

In this episode Becca and Melissa (Mia) Pumo, coach of school leadership and instructional coaches, discuss the 2nd level of resistance: the need to build trust. Without trust, no amount of clarifying expectations and holding teachers accountable will help. A lack of trust means you will get pushback the whole way through the change. A trusting relationship makes change easier, quicker and more effective. Listen in to find out the ...

Mia Pumo and Becca 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 resist because they don't understand why the change is happening.  Often, leaders are connected to why change is happening and it is assumed that teachers are connected to that why as well. Becca and Mia share concrete action steps to take that will...

In this episode, Becca discussed with Dr. Darian Jones why it is urgent you find high quality PD to grow your coaching and leadership skills. These are skills rarely taught in higher education and are the most important skills that delineate mediocre coaches and leaders with great ones. Listen in for what is actually happening in districts as regards to their budgets as well as tips on how to access it. It is time that we stop pass...

Dr. Frederick Buskey so generously shares his 4 types of observations framework to help you maximize your time and impact while in teachers' classrooms. He gives distinction between  the various purposes and intentions behind classroom observations. Listen in to find out the differences between normative, formative, evaluative and performative observations. When is best to use each type of observation? When would be best to gi...

In this episode, Becca discusses with Dr. Khilji, the architect of The George Washington University's Organizational Leadership and Learning masters program, about Humanistic Leadership. She defines this leadership philosophy as well as shares why it is urgent that we intentionally grow our skills in this area. She also shares tips on how to grow your skills in becoming more of a humanistic leader.

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In this episode, Dr. Mitchell Kershner shares wisdom on our mind-body-spirit connection. Becca and Dr. Mitchell discuss how, when our bodies are out of whack, our brains do not function as well. Just like on the airplane, as leaders, we must put our oxygen mask on before helping others. Listen in to find out tips for hydration, eating, sleep and more!

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In this episode, Dr. Roberts and Becca discuss the transformative impact of training teachers to be peer coaches. Not only does peer coaching organically build a widespread culture of coaching, but it also grows a Growth Mindset culture within the staff. Listen in to find out all of the [unexpected] benefits of bringing peer coaching to your school and the steps to do it. This is one of the few initiatives in schools that is win-wi...