#coachbetter
Episodes
Adult Cultures Matter with Kristen Moreland
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kristen Moreland is sharing A More Human Approach to Leadership. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, yo...
Coaching Call: Balancing Coaching with PYP Coordination with Marcie Lewis
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations. This conversation was with one of Kim's amazing c...
4 Job Hunting Tips for International School Instructional Coaches or Leaders (#coachbetter celebrations)
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate our 5 years of the podcast (and over 200 episodes), each month we're highlighting a short clip from one of our favorite episodes from a p...
The Importance of Defining the Purpose of Coaching with Ji Han
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Ji Han, Associate Director of School Evaluation and Support at the Council of International Schools (CIS)...
3 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Instructional Coaching Role with Diana Beabout
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Diana Beabout is sharing 3 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Coaching Role. In a previous QuickTips episode Kim talked about ...
Coaching Call: Moving from Classroom to Coach with Danieal Longenetti
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations with one of Kim's amazing clients, Danieal Longanet...
4 Job Hunting Tips for International School Instructional Coaches or Leaders (#coachbetter celebrations)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this #coachbetter celebrations episode, Kim asked our panel of guests to share just one tip about recruitment and they were all so powerful that sh...
4 Ways to Be a Learner as an Instructional Coach (#coachbetter celebrations) with New Coaches
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is another episode in our new special series, #coachbetter celebrations. To celebrate our 5 years of the podcast (and over 200 episodes), each mo...
Creating a Positive School Culture Through Coaching with Kaitlyn Petting
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Kaitlyn Pettinga, Assistant Principal of the Middle at the International School of Panama about creating ...
5 Reasons Instructional Coaches are Essential in Schools with Kim Cofino
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the 5 reasons that instructional coaches are essential in schools - that go beyond improving student lea...
Coaching Case Study: Scaling Your Impact with Kristen Cameron
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This #coachbetter episode is the first in one of our new features for Season 5: a coaching case study with one of our amazing The Coach graduates, Kri...
Key Skills for Coaches #coachbetter Celebrations with The Coach Grads
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a fantastic panel episode featuring three of our superstar graduates from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship P...
Understanding the Thrive Model with The Coach Mentors
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode we're chatting about the Thrive Model for Instructional Coaching Success which Kim developed after a decade of working wi...
The Importance of Clarity in Your Coaching Role (and Your Coaching Program) with Kim Cofino
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about why clarity is so essential in your coaching role. This is one of those topics that seems simple, but is...
What is Coaching & Why Does it Matter with Kim Cofino & Clint Hamada
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this first #coachbetter episode for Season 5, Clint and Kim talk about the focus for season 5 so you can see where we're going with the podcast. Th...
Season 4 Closing and the Future of #coachbetter with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim and Clint are chatting about our mission to bring consistent and sustainable coaching practices to international sch...
Looking Back to Move Forward as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino and Diana Beabout
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim and Diana are doing a collaborative #coachbetter quick tips! They've been inspired by the conversations they're having with our g...
Designing Professional Learning with Rola Said & Nabila Bashir
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Rola Said and Nabila Bashir, both from the Queen Rania Teacher Academy in Jordan! Rola is the Director o...
Reflecting on Your Year as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode we're going to explore some of the ways that you can reflect on your work as a coach over the past academic year - and ho...
Designing Innovative & Effective Professional Learning Experiences for Educators with Tavia Clark
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Tavia Clark, Learning Experience Designer at Clarity Innovations! Tavia has extensive experience designin...
Checklist for Returning Home as an International Educator with Diana Beabout
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode: Diana is sharing her 5-Step Checklist for Returning Home as an International Educator! If you're moving back to your pas...
Returning "Home" as an International Educator with Panel
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a fantastic panel episode featuring four experienced international school educators who have recently returned t...
My Secret Coaching Assessment with Kim Cofino
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares her secret (and also my simplest) coaching assessment that you can apply in any coaching conversation immedia...
Changing Culture & Mindsets Through Coaching with Shannon Beckley
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Shannon Beckley, Director of Teaching & Learning at Graded Sao Paulo in Brazil. Shannon has a huge range...
Making Professional Learning Meaningful with Diana Beabout
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode we have the second in a two-part series from Diana Beabout, one of our amazing mentors inside The Coach Certificate and M...
The Value of Online Learning for Educator Professional Growth with Eric Hudson
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim talks with Eric Hudson, Chief Program Officer for Global Online Academy about what excellent remote professional learning for e...
Using Protocols in Your Coaching Practice with Kim Cofino
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about one of Kim's favorite tools to facilitate professional conversations - Protocols! If you listened to last week's episode wit...
Using Protocols to Facilitate Intentional & Equitable Conversations with Michele Mattoon
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Clint and Kim chat with Michele Mattoon, Executive Director of the National School Reform Faculty. Michele is a master f...
Preparing to Lead Professional Learning with Diana Beabout
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a guest episode from Diana Beabout, one of our amazing mentors inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. In this episode, Diana i...
The Power of Visual Facilitation with Kawai Lai
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Kawai Lai about what it means to be a leader today, how we can create responsive teams, use visual facili...
5 Ways to Demonstrate Leadership at Any Level in Your School with Kim Cofino
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This #coachbetter episode highlights 5 ways that you can demonstrate (and build) your leadership capacity at any level of the school. Instead of getti...
Recognizing Your Potential to Lead with Women Who Lead Grads
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a fantastic panel featuring graduates of our first cohort of Women Who Lead! Maki, Cary, and Terea were all part...
Two Ways Instructional Coaches are Leaders with Diana Beabout
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a #coachbetter guest episode with Diana Beabout, one of our amazing mentors inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. In this episo...
From Coaching to Leadership with Ange Molony
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Ange Molony, Secondary School Vice Principal at Discovery College in Hong Kong! Ange has been teaching in...
Embracing Your Influential Leadership as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode we're talking about the ways that you are a leader, as a coach. Many of the coaches we work with in The Coach Certificate...
Finding Your Voice as a Leader with Rania Saeb
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Dr. Rania Saeb, Assistant Professor at West Coast University & Lecturer at Cal State University San Marco...
Changing Minds & Starting a Revolution with Kristen Moreland
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a guest episode from Kristen Moreland, an experienced coach and school leader who works with us in The Coach Cer...
Building a Coaching Culture with Kristine Mizzone and Jenny Derby
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Clint & Kim chat with Kristine Mizzone, Curriculum Director, BFIS (Benjamin Franklin International School), Barcelona, S...
Top 10 Interview Questions for Recruiters to Ask Instructional Coaches with Diana Beabout
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter guest episode, we hear from Diana Beabout, one of our amazing mentors inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. Diana ...
Building a Coaching Program with Keystone Team
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim takes a deep dive into the experience of the Innovation Team at Keystone Academy in Beijing right after they finishe...
Communicating Your Role as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the importance of effectively communicating your role, as an instructional coach. We know that teachers ...
Remote Professional Learning for Educators Matters with Becky Green
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Clint & Kim chat with Becky Green, Associate Director of Professional Learning at Global Online Academy! Becky has been ...
Top 10 Questions to ask in a Job Interview for an Instructional Coaching Position with Diana Beabout
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this #coachbetter episode, we have a guest episode from Diana Beabout, one of our amazing mentors inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Prog...
Recruiting Red Flags for Coaches and Leaders with Panel
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a fantastic panel featuring four experienced coaches who have recently been recruiting for coaching or leadershi...
Moving From Reactive to Proactive in Your Coaching Role with Kim Cofino
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares 7 Strategies to Move from Reactive to Proactive in Your Coaching role. Sometimes as coaches, we get stuck in ...
Building an Intentional Coaching Program with the Coaching Team at PASD
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter panel episode featuring the Phoenixville Area School District (PA) Instructional Coaches, Kim talks with the team she has been wo...
Is Your School Ready for Coaching? with Kim Cofino
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this #coachbetter episode, Kim was inspired by several previous conversations here on the podcast (if you haven't listened yet, those episodes are...
Coaching Surprises with The Coach Grads
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a fantastic panel episode featuring three of our superstar graduates from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship P...
Getting into MORE Classrooms as a Coach with Diana Beabout
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a guest episode from Diana Beabout, one of our amazing mentors inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Progr...
The Essentials of Professional Learning for Instructional Coaching with The Coach Mentors
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Diana, Maggie, Kristen, and Kim talk about the essentials of Professional Learning for Instructional Coaches. They talk ...
Coaching is the Key to Sustainable Professional Growth with Kim Cofino
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares 10 Reasons Instructional Coaching is the Key to Sustainable Professional Growth This topic is near and dear t...
Building a Coaching Program with Jen Ricks
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Jen Ricks, Director of Learning at the American Community School in Abu Dhabi! Jen has had a wide variety...
The Work You Do Matters: Here's How to Share It with Kristen Moreland
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have Kristen Moreland, an experienced coach and school leader who works with us in The Coach Certificate and Mentors...
Moving into a Coaching Role from the Classroom with Coaches Panel
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode we have a fantastic panel episode featuring Kim's clients who have all made the transition to coaching over the past few ...
Realities of Becoming a Coach with Kim Cofino
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S4 Intro: Making Learning Personal with Clint & Kim
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
6 Questions to Help You Reflect on the Year with Kim Cofino
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter Quick Tips! These short episodes are designed to be practical so you can apply your learning right awa...
Highlights from Season 3 with Kim and Clint
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
5 Reasons How Investing in Your Own Coaching Will Give You More Life to Do the Things You Love with Kristen Moreland
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 us...
How to Build a Student Focused Service Learning Program with Shei Ascencio
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! In this episode, Kim talks with Shei Ascencio, experienced Service Learning Coordinato...
Transitioning to a New Division as an Instructional Coach with Diana Beabout
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter quick tips! These short episodes are designed to be practical so you can apply your learning right awa...
Essential Skills for Emerging Leaders with Chris Bryan, Heather Clifton, Joellen Killion, Lynn Simmons, and Cindy Harrison
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with an amazing panel of authors and women leaders including Joellen Killion (who connected me with all of the...
8 Strategies to Deal with Imposter Syndrome with Kim Cofino
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Unique Challenges Women Face Pursuing a Leadership Role with Kristina Pennell-Götze and Bianca Neri
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristina Pennell-Götze and Bianca Neri, our awesome 2020 Scholarship Recipients for the Women Who Lead C...
Key Elements for Successful Lesson Observation with Diana Beabout
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode Diana is sharing key elements for a successful lesson observation. This episode was inspired by conversations we were hav...
Moving from Coaching to Leadership with Dr. Chaunté Garrett
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Dr. Chaunté Garrett, Former Instructional Coach and currently Superintendent of a K-12 Charter School in...
4 Considerations when moving from Coaching to Leadership with Kim Cofino
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares 4 things to consider when moving from coaching to leadership. This episode was inspired by an upcoming #coach...
The Power of Clarifying Conversations with Jennifer Abrahms
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Jennifer Abrams, author of (among many others) Having Hard Conversations, Swimming in the Deep End, and S...
5 Self Care Tips for Coaches with Kristen Moreland
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter quick tips we have a special guest, Kristen Moreland, experienced instructional coach & currently Director of Teaching...
Professional Learning for Instructional Coaches with Kristen Moreland
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Kristen Moreland, Instructional Coach at the Pan American School of Porto Alegre in Brazil! Kristen has a...
Coaching Up with Kim Cofino
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about Coaching Up! Specifically about the ways that coaches can work with their school leaders to understand t...
Challenges Coaches Face with The Coach Global Cohort Participants
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with a panel of our absolutely amazing participants in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program! We have ...
Essential Skills for Coaches with Diana Beabout
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Diana shares 3 questions to help you shift your skill set to be successful as an instructional coach. When you transitio...
The Continuum of Practice for Instructional Coaches with Laura Lipton
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
3 Elements of A Successful Coaching Role with Kim Cofino
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks about the 3 elements of a successful coaching program. This episode was inspired by an upcoming #coachbetter ep...
Building Coaching Success as a School-Based Team with Colleen Ackford and Jennifer Thompson (Nido Team)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Colleen Ackford and Jennifer Thompson, two members of the amazing coaching team at The International Scho...
5 Questions to Help Define Your Role as a Coach with Diana Beabout
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Diana is sharing 5 Questions to Help Define Your Role as a Coach (the last one is a kicker - make sure to listen to all 5!). This epis...
What Makes Coaching Work? with Joellen Killion
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode Kim chats with Joellen Killion, author of Coaching Matters and so many other foundational books about instructional coac...
8 Steps to Build a Successful Coaching Program with Kim Cofino
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode, Kim shares the 8 Essential Steps to Build a Successful Coaching Program. This episode was inspired by an upco...
How to Coach Reluctant Teachers with Diane Sweeney
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Diane Sweeney, author of Student-Centered Coaching, and includes many coaching gems from Diane! They talk...
The Difference Between Communication, Cooperation, Coordination & Collaboration with Diana Beabout
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Diana talks about the difference between communication, cooperation, coordination, and collaboration and why it's import...
The First Step to Becoming a Successful Instructional Coach with Lindsay Deacon and Angela Harkness
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Lindsay Deacon and Angela Harkness, authors of the EduCoach Survival Guide (and instructional coaches in ...
Coaching Teams with Kim Cofino
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode Kim talks about effective strategies coaches can use when working with teams as an instructional coach (and ho...
Building a Coaching Culture With Both Cognitive Coaching & Instructional Coaching with Anne Marie Chow
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Anne Marie Chow, Middle School Vice Principal and English teacher at United World College Southeast Asia,...
The Coaching Balance with Diana Beabout
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode Diana talks about the Coaching Balance Scale (and how we can use it to recognize when and why teachers might b...
What Makes Coaching Successful? with COETAIL Grads
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter we have another fantastic panel episode featuring some of our amazing COETAIL graduates, Ryan Harwood, Diana Beabout, ...
The Power of Audience with Kim Cofino
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about why you might want to consider having your students share their learning with an authentic audience - be...
The Power of Virtual Events with Pana Asavavatana
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! In this episode, Kim is chatting with Pana Asavavatana, Founder of the Early Years Exchange Conferenc...
How to Build Your PLN with Diana Beabout
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello coaches! Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter q...
Designing & Implementing Innovation Spaces in Your School with Cary Hart and Andre DeKoker
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with two of our amazing The Coach graduates, Cary Hart and Andre De Koker. Cary and Andre are both graduates o...
There's Value in Your Voice with Kim Cofino
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter Quick Tips, insp...
The Power of Networked Learning with COETAIL Grads
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter, Kim chats with a panel of our amazing COETAIL (Certificate of Educational Technology & Information Literacy) graduate...
The Power of a PLN with Diana Beabout
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode, Diana is sharing 4 strategies to harness the power of a Personal Learning Network. This episode is inspired b...
The Power of Teams Learning Together with Ceci Gomez-Galvez, Liz Cho, and Darnell Fine
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of #coachbetter, we have a special panel episode featuring Ceci Gomez-Galvez, Liz Cho, and Darnell Fine. Ceci & Liz recently participa...
6 Tips to Work Towards Equity with Kim Cofino
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter quick tips, inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work ...
Bringing Creativity & Joy Into the Classroom Through Literature with Firoozeh Dumas
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a very special guest, Firoozeh Dumas, author of two New York Times Bestsellers that you may have in your classro...
Covert Coaching with Kim Cofino
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every other week we're releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter quick tips, inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work ...
Introducing #coachbetter Season 3 with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another season of #coachbetter! During this past crazy year, Clint and Kim didn't have many chances to record episodes together, so th...
On the Balcony (Special Episode) with Kim Cofino and Kristen Moreland
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a #coachbetter special episode for you! Kim was recently interviewed for Kristen Moreland's show, On The Balcony, which is shared among the So...
Exploring the Conditions for Learning with Angela Maier
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Angela Maiers, author, keynote speaker, early childhood educator, and founder of @Choose2Matter. This was...