Eduro Learning Podcast Network
#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!
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Building a Culture of Coaching with Carla Marschall 28.11.2023 45:53
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Carla Marschall, Director of Dresden International School in Germany. Carla brings a systems-thinking view to everything she does, and the implementation of coaching in her school is no exception. On this call, they talk about how Carla is working to create a coaching culture, communicate the vision, put structures and policies in place to make it succ...
Adult Cultures Matter with Kristen Moreland 21.11.2023 10:40
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, you know we believe coaches are leaders in their community. We might not have the formal title of leader, but we are fulfilling many informal leadership roles in our work as coaches. In this episode, Kristen invites you to explore the ways that you can...
Coaching Call: Balancing Coaching with PYP Coordination with Marcie Lewis 14.11.2023 1:07:39
This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations. This conversation was with one of Kim's amazing clients, Marcie Lewis, who, at the time of recording, was in the global cohort of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. HUGE thank you to Marcie for being willing to record this session to share with all of you! Marcie is a PYP (Primary Years P...
4 Job Hunting Tips for International School Instructional Coaches or Leaders (#coachbetter celebrations) 07.11.2023 7:45
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 previous season. On this episode (see original here ), Kim asked our panel of guests to share just one tip about recruitment and they were all so powerful that we want to share just that segment with you here! You'll hear Cary Hart, Ian Craig, Jordan...
The Importance of Defining the Purpose of Coaching with Ji Han 31.10.2023 57:48
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Ji Han, Associate Director of School Evaluation and Support at the Council of International Schools (CIS) about the power of coaching in schools and why we believe it's so essential to creating a growth-minded culture. Ji has so much experience as an accreditor, and her own experience as a school administrator that we focus on what makes coaching succes...
3 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Instructional Coaching Role with Diana Beabout 24.10.2023 9:52
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 the importance of finding clarity in your coaching role - in this video, Diana is going to guide you through three ways to do exactly that! Find the show notes for this episode here .
Coaching Call: Moving from Classroom to Coach with Danieal Longenetti 17.10.2023 51:36
This #coachbetter episode is part of our special series featuring real-life coaching conversations with one of Kim's amazing clients, Danieal Longanetti, who, at the time of recording, had just accepted a coaching position for the following school year. HUGE thank you to Danieal for being willing to record this session to share with all of you! We're so excited to share this conversation with you...
4 Ways to Be a Learner as an Instructional Coach (#coachbetter celebrations) with New Coaches 10.10.2023 12:03
This is another episode in our new special series, #coachbetter celebrations. 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 previous season. This episode features four of Kim's amazing clients, Yariv, Paula, Sasha and Becca, talking about their own growth as coaches - and what they wish they kne...
Creating a Positive School Culture Through Coaching with Kaitlyn Petting 03.10.2023 44:43
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Kaitlyn Pettinga, Assistant Principal of the Middle at the International School of Panama about creating a positive school culture through coaching when it's well-implemented and structured. They talk about the coaching model at ISP, the impact of coaching, what makes it successful, and how schools can create a similar structure. This episode speaks to...
5 Reasons Instructional Coaches are Essential in Schools with Kim Cofino 26.09.2023 10:20
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the 5 reasons that instructional coaches are essential in schools - that go beyond improving student learning! She's on a mission to help schools (and coaches) understand the hidden value of instructional coaching - and this episode is a great overview! Find the show notes for this episode here .
Coaching Case Study: Scaling Your Impact with Kristen Cameron 19.09.2023 57:58
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, Kristen Cameron. These case study episodes are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. Kristen is an ELD (English Language Development) TOSA in Santa Cruz City Schools,...
Key Skills for Coaches #coachbetter Celebrations with The Coach Grads 12.09.2023 17:00
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a fantastic panel episode featuring three of our superstar graduates from The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program! Amy, Karli, and Abby have all graduated from The Coach in the last few years. They all came to the program with lots of experience teaching and were new to a coaching role. In the program, they learned the skills they needed to be effective a...
Understanding the Thrive Model with The Coach Mentors 05.09.2023 44:12
In this #coachbetter episode we're chatting about the Thrive Model for Instructional Coaching Success which Kim developed after a decade of working with coaches and school leaders around the world. The Thrive Model brings together all of her experience as a coach, as well as the experiences of her clients, and the expert guests she's interviewed on this podcast. We use this model to structure all...
The Importance of Clarity in Your Coaching Role (and Your Coaching Program) with Kim Cofino 29.08.2023 15:20
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 actually really complex and can have a HUGE impact on the success of your coaching program. If you find today's episode helpful, make sure to head over to our website at edurolearning.com/thrive after you listen to get all of our free resources on...
What is Coaching & Why Does it Matter with Kim Cofino & Clint Hamada 22.08.2023 48:13
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. They start out by defining instructional coaching and sharing why it's important to have a clear definition in your school community. They talk about how this process can be challenging, specifically for international schools, and how all schools can b...
Season 4 Closing and the Future of #coachbetter with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada 13.06.2023 38:18
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim and Clint are chatting about our mission to bring consistent and sustainable coaching practices to international schools. We are super excited about this focus and direction for Eduro and #coachbetter and we'd love to hear your thoughts too! After you listen, send us a message @edurolearning on Instagram or Twitter, and let us know what you think! And don't forge...
Looking Back to Move Forward as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino and Diana Beabout 06.06.2023 17:02
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 global cohort of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program and we wanted to share some of the great insights that they're having. They talk about how we can look back to move forward as instructional coaches and how you can use reflective time at t...
Designing Professional Learning with Rola Said & Nabila Bashir 30.05.2023 53:59
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 of Programs and Nabila is the Director of Business Development and Promotion - and they are both inspirational leaders! Queen Rania Teacher Academy in Jordan is a non-profit organization committed to empowering educators in the region. Rola and Nabila...
Reflecting on Your Year as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino 23.05.2023 12:31
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 hopefully, encourage you to think about making intentional reflection a part of your practice on a regular basis. If you're thinking about how to get started measuring your impact as a coach, this is a perfect starting point! Find the show notes for th...
Designing Innovative & Effective Professional Learning Experiences for Educators with Tavia Clark 16.05.2023 58:37
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Tavia Clark, Learning Experience Designer at Clarity Innovations ! Tavia has extensive experience designing professional learning for educators, having worked as a teacher, a coach, a leader of professional learning, a consultant at the Friday Institute in North Carolina, and now designing for other organizations at Clarity Innovations. As coaches, we'r...
Checklist for Returning Home as an International Educator with Diana Beabout 09.05.2023 11:51
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 passport country this year, this episode from Diana is super helpful. Last week on the pod, Diana, Maggie, Kristen, and Emily shared their experiences returning home, and we're following up on that conversation with Diana's succinct checklist for you to...
Returning "Home" as an International Educator with Panel 02.05.2023 58:14
In this #coachbetter episode, we have a fantastic panel episode featuring four experienced international school educators who have recently returned to their passport country! When we start teaching internationally, we rarely think about what the transition back "home" might be like. My guests today, Diana, Maggie, Kristen, and Emily have just been through that transition and they learned a LOT. W...
My Secret Coaching Assessment with Kim Cofino 25.04.2023 8:57
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares her secret (and also my simplest) coaching assessment that you can apply in any coaching conversation immediately. Kim works with coaches in schools around the world, and one of the challenges everyone struggles with is the transition from consulting to coaching. On another #coachbetter quick tips episode she talked about the difference between the 3 coachi...
Changing Culture & Mindsets Through Coaching with Shannon Beckley 18.04.2023 56:23
In this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Shannon Beckley, Director of Teaching & Learning at Graded Sao Paulo in Brazil. Shannon has a huge range of coaching experience in several different schools and districts around the world, and in this episode, they chat about what makes coaching successful in the various schools she's worked with, the unique model of coaching and professional learning t...
Making Professional Learning Meaningful with Diana Beabout 11.04.2023 14:15
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 Mentorship Program. In this episode, Diana is sharing specific steps you can take when you're leading professional learning to make sure it's meaningful and engaging. If you missed the first episode, "Preparing to Lead Professional Learning", check it...
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