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Coaching the Whole Educator

Becca Silver
Education
Coaching
Resistance To Change
Growth Mindset
Resistance
Professional Development
Leadership
Belonging
Change Management
Ownership Mindset
Motivation
Resistance Remedy
Feedback
Burnout
Belonging Mindset
Psychological Safety
Conflict Handling Styles
Listening
Self-Efficacy
Resilience

Coaching the Whole Educator is a podcast for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and school leaders who want to strengthen their educators’ effectiveness and resilience, especially the ones who need it most. Each week, you’ll hear quick tips, proven strategies, and coaching mindsets designed to keep you on top of your coaching game.

This show is rooted in a human-centered approach, where we g... more

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Dr. Courtney Tate
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Episode: #189: Inside the Lived Experiences of Black Women Instructional Coaches
Richard Gerver
Acclaimed author and speaker on leadership and change
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Episode: #187: Why Change Feels Scary: Naming the Real Fears
David Richards
Educational leader and founder of Changemaker Microschools
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Episode: #185: Decision Making Magic: Using Intuition to Make Clearer, Faster Leadership Decisions
Kurtis Hewson
Co-founder of Jigsaw Learning
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Episode: #181: Stop Calling It Collaboration When It’s Just Compliance: How Leaders Can Tell the Difference Between Real and Fake Collaboration
Lauren Kaufman
Educational leader with extensive background in instructional coaching and district leadership
Independent writer/educational leader
Episode: #179: When Your Questions Have an Agenda: Unpacking the Subtle Ways Control Sneaks into Coaching
Lindsay Deacon
EduCoach and author featured on the show
The EduCoach Survival Guide
Episode: #177: How to Read a Room and Adjust PD in Real Time
Dr. Naomi Hall
Burnout and resilience expert; founder of Thrive Conference
Thrive Conference (co-hosted with Kathleen Kennedy)
Episode: #175: If One More Person Says “Self-Care,” I Might Scream: Why Educators Are Burning Out
Steve Barkley
Educational coach and author
Episode: #173: Short on Time? Skip the Observation, Not the Pre-Conference
George Couros
Educator and innovator focused on leadership, innovation in education, and an innovator's mindset
George Couros (speaker/author)
Episode: #171: How AI Can Spark (Not Replace) Your Leadership

Host

Becca Silver
Former educator and school coach, turned transformational coach of coaches, and CEO of the Whole Educator. She focuses on helping educators improve their effectiveness and resilience.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Essential listen for coaching shifts in instructional mindsets

    Coaching the Whole Educator is an essential listen for anyone committed to strengthening teaching and learning through a deeply human-centered lens, consistently offering practical strategies and powerful mindset shifts for instructional coaches and school leaders. Episode 119, “What Professional Development SHOULD Be,” stands out as a compelling and thought-provoking conversation, as Dr. Julie Slayton boldly challenges the ineffective, one-size-fits-all PD models that continue to dominate schoo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Freireson
    United Statesa month ago
  • A standout podcast for coaches

    I love the human-centered approach of this podcast, and every episode addresses real challenges that coaches experience and topics that are relevant for folks who lead adult learning. I appreciate the useful strategies and tips that I can apply in my day-to-day work as a coach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scout374269
    United States8 months ago
  • Reminding us that education is a human profession

    Becca creates a community in this podcast, reminding us of the humanity in our work. From episodes with guests to episodes that share relevant research, this is one to follow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LindaMRhyne
    United States2 years ago
  • An excellent podcast for leaders, coaches, and educators

    Love this podcast! Becca has a wonderful conversation style, is naturally curious, has a growth mindset, is a master at building human connections, and always has interesting guests. So, I would recommend this podcast to any leader or coach -- especially those in the education space -- who want to take their game to the next level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd Cherches
    United States2 years ago
  • Informal and Informative

    I enjoy these practical podcasts that are short and engaging. Becca has on a variety of educators and always gives me something to think about. Check it out

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starr531
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, it is highly recommended for educators seeking to enhance their coaching techniques and effectiveness.
The podcast is recognized for its vulnerability and authenticity, with many listeners resonating with the real-life stories shared by the host.
Listeners appreciate the community aspect of the podcast, highlighting it as a space that reminds educators of the humanity involved in their work.
The conversational style of the host is praised for being engaging and relatable, fostering a connection with the audience.
There are positive remarks about the practical insights shared in episodes, making the content both actionable and relevant for education professionals.

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#190: The 5 Powerful Coaching Practices (and a surprising secret to success)
Q: How should observations be conducted to be useful?
Observations must be factual and specific rather than interpretive, avoiding vague statements like engagement and focusing on concrete student actions and responses.
#190: The 5 Powerful Coaching Practices (and a surprising secret to success)
Q: What is the biggest mistake when setting goals with teachers?
Coaches sometimes rush to set goals and impose them, rather than facilitating teacher ownership and co-creating goals that the teacher truly buys into.
#190: The 5 Powerful Coaching Practices (and a surprising secret to success)
Q: Where do coaches typically get stuck with this framework?
They often struggle with balancing relationship building and heavy, coaching-focused feedback, and with establishing a robust observation-feedback loop that includes planning and timely debriefs.
#187: Why Change Feels Scary: Naming the Real Fears
Q: What is one thing school leaders and coaches can do tomorrow to navigate change more healthily?
Book a coffee with a leader from a different field to gain perspective, remove the sense of isolation, and start broadening networks to reduce the claustrophobia of leadership challenges.
#187: Why Change Feels Scary: Naming the Real Fears
Q: What would you call what we're doing in schools when it comes to change and learning?
He argues that change and learning are interchangeable, and we should frame school change as learning in action, using curiosity and participation to drive transformation.

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Focused on enhancing the effectiveness and resilience of educators, this podcast addresses the core motivations and mindsets that can lead to unproductive behaviors in teaching and coaching. Each episode shares practical strategies, insights, and quick tips tailored for instructional coaches, teacher leaders, and school leaders. From exploring topics like teacher retention and school culture to effective communication and leadership styles, listeners will find actionable advice designed to foster positive change in educational environments. Notably, the format is concise, making it easy for busy professionals to engage and apply learned concepts immediately.

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1. Dr. Courtney Tate
2. Richard Gerver
3. David Richards
4. Kurtis Hewson
5. Lauren Kaufman
6. Lindsay Deacon
7. Dr. Naomi Hall
8. Steve Barkley

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