Coaching Done Well (Seasons 1-2)

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, hosts Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson reflect on significant themes such as the importance of communication, connection, and professional development in education. They discuss the impact of 9/11 on their lives, share their visions for the upcoming season, and emphasize the role of teachers in student success. Practical strategies for educators are provided, i...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, hosts Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson engage with three educators from Greece Central School District: Elizabeth Marcello, Cedric-Michael Simmons, and Mike Zaffuts. They discuss the essence of effective coaching, the importance of video in professional development, and the ongoing efforts to enhance teaching practices through reflective coaching. The conversat...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson engage with Jasmine Miller, a passionate advocate for coaching in education. Jasmine shares her journey from teaching to coaching, emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces for reflection and growth. The conversation explores how coaching can transform educational cultures by fostering trust and psychological safety, an...

In this engaging conversation, Shane, Jim, Bill, and Steve explore the essence of effective coaching in education. They discuss the importance of reflection, vulnerability, and trust in coaching relationships, emphasizing that coaching should be a collaborative and humanizing process. The guests share their insights on how to foster a culture of learning and curiosity, and they express their hopes...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, hosts Jim Thompson and Shane Leaning welcome Hazel Brinkworth, an international educator and certified coach. They discuss the essence of coaching done well, emphasizing the importance of listening, creating a safe space for conversations, and the role of nature in coaching. Hazel shares insights on self-care for leaders and the necessity of scheduling breaks...

In this engaging conversation, Jim Thompson hosts Dr. Kim Richardson and Dr. Darrell Michel to explore the concept of 'Coaching Done Well.' They discuss the importance of creating a supportive environment for coaching, the challenges faced by coaches, and their hopes for the future of educational coaching. The dialogue emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence, the significance of belonging i...

Shane, Jim, and Claire Peet explore the nuances of effective coaching in educational settings. They discuss the importance of creating authentic relationships, the need for clear coaching agreements, and the challenges women face in leadership roles. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of nurturing hope and creating spaces for vulnerability and authenticity in educational leadership. Takeaway...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson engage with Mike Szczepanik to explore the nuances of effective coaching in education. They discuss the importance of curiosity, the role of video coaching, and how to create a psychologically safe environment for teachers. Mike shares his personal journey in instructional coaching, emphasizing the significance of inviting teach...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, hosts Shane and Jim welcome Rachael Lehr and Ray Boyd from Dayton Primary School in Australia. They discuss the significance of coaching in education, emphasizing the need for a supportive environment that fosters a sense of belonging for both students and staff. Rachael and Ray share their unique coaching model, which focuses on recruiting for mindset rather...

In this engaging conversation, Shane, Jim, Sarah, and Matt explore the intricacies of effective coaching in education. They discuss the importance of curiosity, the roles of the heart, head, and hands in coaching, and the significance of modeling instructional strategies. The dialogue emphasizes the need for coaches to foster teacher autonomy and decision-making, while also creating moments of suc...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson explore the essence of effective coaching in education. They discuss insights from the Teaching and Learning Conference (TLC) 2024, emphasizing the importance of keeping students at the forefront of educational practices. The conversation delves into the role of data in understanding student needs, the concept of teaching as a p...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, Jim and Shane celebrate Jim's birthday and delve into the importance of creating supportive environments for educators. They welcome Kass Minor and Aimée Skidmore discuss the concept of 'Thought Sanctuary,' a space where teachers can share experiences without judgment, and emphasize the need for safe spaces in education. The conversation highlights the challe...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, hosts Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson are joined by Dr. Casey Kosiorek to discuss the transformative power of coaching in education, particularly through video coaching. They explore the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment for teachers, the characteristics of effective coaching, and the ongoing relationship that coaching fosters. The conv...

Shane Leaning, Efraim Lerner, and Jim Thompson explore the essence of effective coaching in education. They discuss cultural reflections on holidays, the importance of creating a safe environment for coaching, and the upcoming book 'Change Starts Here,' which emphasizes the need for internal change within educational institutions. The dialogue highlights personal moments of transformation, the dis...

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, Shane Leaning and Jim Thompson explore the essence of effective coaching in education. They discuss the importance of defining what coaching done well looks like, emphasizing the need for reflection, partnership, and the well-being of students. The conversation highlights the urgency of addressing challenges in education, particularly in the post-pandemic con...

In this conversation, Jim Knight, Jim Thompson and Shane Leaning discuss the principles of coaching done well. They emphasize the importance of being a partner in coaching, listening actively, and asking powerful questions. They also highlight the need for clear goals that are emotionally compelling and student-focused. The conversation touches on the significance of noticing and acknowledging the...

Shane and Jim reflect on the past season of Coaching Done Well and discuss the key themes and highlights. They emphasize the importance of purpose, awareness, and listening in coaching. They also discuss the power of video reflection and the need for a more human-centered approach to professional development. They express their gratitude for the community that has formed around the show and look f...

Shane and Jim are joined by Neil Mullen to discuss the power of coaching and its impact on student success. They explore the essence of coaching, the challenges in the education system, and the transformative nature of coaching conversations. The conversation delves into the importance of active listening, the role of coaching in personal growth, and the impact of coaching on teaching practices. T...

Shane, Jim, and guest Trista Hollweck discuss the importance of coaching done well in education. They explore the concept of walking alongside each other and creating a thought sanctuary in coaching relationships. They emphasize the need for clear goals, movement, and a sense of community in coaching conversations. They also discuss the potential impact of coaching done well on attracting and reta...

Shane, Jim Thompson, and Chris Munro discuss the concept of coaching done well. They emphasize the importance of coaching as a respectful and empowering process that advances student success and well-being. They also highlight the need for coaching to be a genuine partnership between thinking professionals, with a focus on personalized professional learning. The conversation touches on the potenti...

Jim Thompson and Shane welcome Rachel Lofthouse, a professor of teacher education and director of Collective Ed. They discuss the concept of coaching done well and its impact on student success, the importance of creating a unique and significant space for coaching, and the challenges and variability in coaching practices. They also explore the state of coaching in the UK and internationally, the...

Shane, Jim and Mark discuss what coaching done well looks like. Mark shares his background in coaching and how he connected with Shane. They talk about the importance of respecting the humanity in teaching and partnering with teachers to achieve goals. Mark also discusses his current goal of navigating shared thinking spaces with larger teams and the challenges he faces in achieving this. They exp...

Shane and Jim are joined by Aimée Skidmore, a coach and international educator based in Geneva, Switzerland. The main theme of the conversation is the importance of vulnerability in coaching and teaching. Aimée emphasizes the need for coaches to act with courage and authenticity, and to bring vulnerability into their practice. She shares how sharing stories of vulnerability with teachers builds tr...

Shane and Jim discuss their recent experiences and upcoming plans. They talk about the NFL playoffs, the Lunar New Year, and their podcasting projects. They also introduce the eight-minute challenge, which involves reflecting on a specific aspect of their practice. Shane shares his goal of improving his questioning skills during podcast interviews, and they discuss strategies for achieving this go...

Shane and Jim introduce the 8-Minute Challenge, a way to use video to reflect on practice in a safe and low-threshold way. They emphasize the power of video in helping teachers see what they do and make improvements. The challenge involves recording 8 minutes of practice, reflecting on it, and identifying a goal that will advance student success and well-being. They encourage teachers to share the...