Coaching in Education Podcast Series

In this episode we are moving outside of Australia to neighbouring New Zealand where I'm absolutely delighted to be joined by Dr Nicky Knight. Nicky is an education consultant and founding Director of The Education Group, which is an independent consulting company based in Auckland. Nicky is also the Director of Growth Coaching International in New Zealand and coordinates the implementation of a w...

Back in December 2021 I had the privilege of interviewing Alison Spence, Principal of Kohia Terrace School in Auckland New Zealand. In that episode we were joined by some of Alison's primary students to hear of the fantastic impact of their 'students coaching students' programme. In this episode I am excited to re-visit the whole concept of students coaching students but this time at secondary sch...

I'm delighted to share with you the second episode in our podcast mini-series called 'Stories from the Coaches'. In our first episode we turned the spotlight on our very own Dan Steele who shared some fascinating insights into coach training from the other side of the slide deck. In this second episode I'm joined by another member of the GCI team – Gray Ryan. Gray is highly regarded for his integr...

As this issue of CoachEd Update goes live there is great excitement and anticipation at Bemin Secondary College in Victoria as the doors are opened for the very first time. Join me in this episode where I'm in conversation with Principal Jo Camozzato. Jo shares some of her fascinating journey in education so far and provides some valuable insights into how she has applied a coaching approach to he...

In this latest episode of our 'stories from the field' series, my guest conquers a whole new level of challenge when developing coaching in a school. To date, most of my guests have shared their experiences within one specific setting – a primary school, a post primary school, a state school, or a private school and maybe even an international school amongst others, but no-one has yet to share a s...

This episode is the first in a new mini-series called 'Stories from the Coaches' where we're shifting the spotlight on to those who train the educators to become exceptional coaches. Join me as I sit down with some of our own GCI team to explore their unique perspectives on implementing coaching cultures in schools. Let's learn from their experiences of empowering school leaders and teachers to br...

In this latest episode of the Coaching in Education Podcast, host Richard Reid is joined by three members of the team at Salesian College Sunbury in Victoria, Australia. Listen in as we learn about the early stages of their coaching journey where staff shared a vision of wanting to have 'better conversations'.  Find out how the team, led by Ammie Franklin (Director of Staff Learning), took courage...

In this second episode Melanie Chambers joins Richard Reid once again to discuss further the coaching journey at BSB, gathering some great insights into the details of that journey through the eyes of one of BSB's professional learning partners – Emma Vlaeminck. Emma is a teacher of German, French and Humanities at BSB and co-ordinates the Bilingual Programme. Emma has had a lead role in developin...

An international learning community for children aged 1-18 and currently the only school in Belgium independently ranked as one of the best schools in the world. In this first of two episodes I'm joined in conversation by Melanie Chambers – deputy head and whole school lead for professional learning. Listen in as Melanie shares how BSB has experienced a significant shift over recent years in the w...

Instructional Coaching – What does it mean to do it right? Join me in conversation with none other than Dr Jim Knight, senior partner at the Instructional Coaching Group and Growth Coaching International's executive director Chris Munro as they both provide some clarity around the following aspects of Instructional Coaching: The Partnership Principles The place of the expertise and knowledge of th...

'Coaches are human, humble and works in progress'. In this second part of the Westminster coaching story, Richard reid is in conversation once again with Director of Teaching Angela Phillips who introduces us to one of Westminster's HALT teachers and coaches – Ali Barr. Ali gives us a fantastic insight into the detail of what coaching looks like on a day-to-day basis and shares her thoughts on wha...

'The coalition of the willing. Coaching is a precious in demand resource. Don't fret about those who have not opted in yet.' In this episode I am delighted to be joined by Angela Phillips, Director of Teaching at Westminster School in Adelaide, South Australia. Join me in the conversation where Angela walks us through how coaching has developed at the school over recent years. Listen in to Angela...

In this episode I'm delighted to be in conversation with Sam Crome, Deputy Head of St Peter's Catholic School in Surrey, England and more recently the Director of Education for a Multi Academy Trust. In this episode Sam shares his interesting journey into education, highlights how his research on staff wellbeing introduced him to the world of coaching and gives us a little insight into how he sees...

In this episode of the Coaching in Education podcast I'm in conversation with Mark Keenan and Jane Ginders from New Zealand who share the findings from a recent case study of the seven schools in Howick Coast Kãhui Ako as they developed individual coaching models over the last number of years. Listen in to hear the benefits and the challenges of a 'cluster' approach to developing a coaching cultur...

Welcome to part 2 of the coaching journey at St Andrew's Cathedral school in Sydney, Australia. In part one I was in conversation with senior learning coach Elle Smith who shared with us the fascinating story of getting a coaching culture off the ground starting with one coach, way back in 2015. In part two I'm pleased to have Elle join me again and this time she has brought along one of her colle...

When introducing a new initiative in a school setting it's always an advantage to have 'buy-in' from a number of colleagues right from the start. You could claim there is safety in numbers, be encouraged that we're all in this together, or rely on the fact that a crowd draws a crowd. However, it's not always the case, so when you're the only advocate for starting a coaching culture in your school...

In 2022, school leaders from around the globe can reflect on a two year period which saw the most significant changes and challenges they have ever had to embrace. There were no guidebooks nor case studies to refer to. So, when faced with both significant changes and challenges how do school leaders best support and grow the capacity, motivation and wellbeing of their team? How do they improve rel...

In 2022, school leaders from around the globe can reflect on a two year period which saw the most significant changes and challenges they have ever had to embrace. There were no guidebooks nor case studies to refer to. So, when faced with both significant changes and challenges how do school leaders best support and grow the capacity, motivation and wellbeing of their team? How do they improve rel...

Over the last dozen or more episodes we have heard terrific stories of how teachers, having served for 30 or 40 years, have found renewed enthusiasm for the profession through the impact coaching has had on them. But what if you are just fresh out of teacher training? What if the ink on your teaching certificate is still drying? What happens when you realise you have joined one of the most challen...

From surviving to thriving. A student's guide to feeling and doing well at university. Join me in conversation with our very own Global Director – Professor Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, where in this episode we take a sidestep into the field of positive psychology to discuss Christian's latest book, co-edited by Paige Williams. Listen in as we consider how university students can access strategies,...

Join me in this episode where I'm in conversation with Robyn Trzeciak, Amy Parsons and Jordan Warren. A group of young educational leaders who have a proven track record of empowering teachers to improve student outcomes. Through a collective, coaching approach, they have been able to build upon the well-established coaching culture at River Gum Primary School and have pushed the school's learning...

Building a high performing team using a coaching approach to leadership. With over 40 years of experience in education, 20 of those as a Principal, Roma McKinnon is no stranger to developing school leadership teams. In this first of two episodes, Roma shares with us the 'How' of developing the capacity of senior leaders using a coaching approach. Learn about the wins and the challenges of Roma's e...

'Educators Flourishing. A term that many school leaders would love to use to describe their team. Join us in conversation with educator flourishing specialist Brittany Rehal from California in the US, as we consider what this concept looks like in schools and how coaching could make a significant contribution to the numbers of flourishing educators in your school. Also in this episode, Brittany ta...

This is GCI's second virtual visit to Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne Australia in a 'double header' episode of our Coaching in Education podcast series. Join us in conversation with the director of instructional coaching Raelene Plozza as we hear more about their well-established coaching culture but this time with a specific focus on Literacy. Listen in as Raelene shares why she considers I...

In this first of two episodes based at Brighton Grammar School in Melbourne, GCI is in conversation with Dr Mark Dowley Associate Head of Staff Development and Instruction. Join us as Mark shares the incredible journey of how his school has developed and established a complex and highly effective coaching culture. With a team of fourteen coaches and a healthy mix of coach training from both Growth...