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Summary

In this episode of Coaching Done Well, hosts Shane and Jim are joined by Trista Hollweck, an expert in coaching and mentoring in education. They discuss the importance of coaching done well and what it looks like in practice. Trista emphasizes the value of coaching as a positive and energizing experience that is worth doing. They also explore the concept of accompaniment, where coaches walk alongside their coachees, providing support and guidance without taking over. The conversation highlights the impact of coaching on professional growth, community building, and retention in the education profession.

Takeaways

Coaching done well is a positive and energizing experience that is worth doing.

Accompaniment is a key aspect of coaching, where coaches walk alongside their coachees, providing support and guidance without taking over.

Coaching has a valuable impact on professional growth, community building, and retention in the education profession.

Coaching should create a safe space for reflection, deep thinking, and honest sharing of experiences.

Coaching should have a clear goal and a sense of momentum, moving from point A to point B.

Coaching should foster a sense of belonging and connection, creating a network of support and learning.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

03:34 Trista's Background and Interest in Coaching

08:32 Defining Coaching Done Well

17:03 Coaching as a Thought Sanctuary

20:15 The Pace of Coaching in Education

23:40 The Value of Walking Alongside in Coaching

27:15 Coaching's Impact on Teacher Retention

31:55 What a School Looks and Sounds Like When People Walk Beside Each Other

38:38 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

00:00 Introduction and Background

11:48 The Power of Partnership: Treating Educators as Thinking Professionals

25:34 Challenging Dichotomous Thinking

33:35 The Importance of Evidence-Informed Practice

In this conversation, Jim Thompson, Shane Leaning and Chris Munro discuss the importance of coaching done well and the impact it can have on student success, teacher retention, and professional growth. They emphasize the need for a respectful and partnership-based approach to coaching, where both the coach and the coachee are treated as thinking professionals. They also highlight the importance of coaching stance, which refers to the range of stances a coach can take in a conversation. Overall, the conversation explores the idea of coaching done well and its potential to enhance teaching and learning. The conversation explores the concept of stance in coaching and teaching, emphasizing the importance of shifting and adapting one's approach based on the needs of the individual or situation. It challenges the dichotomous thinking that teachers must adhere to a specific instructional style and highlights the need for autonomy and agency in the teaching profession. The conversation also touches on evidence-informed practice and the importance of constructive dialogue and open-mindedness. The key takeaway is that coaching is about staying curious, enabling others to find their own solutions, and recognizing the expertise and knowledge that coaches bring to the table.

In this conversation, Shane, Jim and Rachel discuss the importance of coaching done well in education. They highlight three reasons for coaching: advancing students' success and wellbeing, providing a space for coachees to do their best thinking, and helping both the coach and coachee become better versions of themselves. They also address the current state of professional development in the United States, with many teachers considering it irrelevant, and only 8% expressing a need for coaching. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the status of coaching in the UK and internationally.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

04:02 Background and Purpose of the Show

07:18 Rachel's Background and Current Work

10:23 What Does Coaching Done Well Look Like?

23:23 Challenges and Variability in Coaching

24:17 The Maturity of Coaching Approaches

29:55 The Coaching Sector and the Need for Maturity

31:44 The Goal of a Mature Coaching System

33:45 The Challenges of Coaching in Education

36:41 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Takeaways

- Coaching done well is an effective intervention for human performance and can lead to student success and wellbeing.

- Professional development in education often falls short, with many teachers finding it irrelevant.

- Only a small percentage of teachers express a need for coaching in their professional development.

- The status of coaching in the UK and internationally is discussed, highlighting the need for further exploration.