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Coaching the Person, Not the Problem with Reem Labib Tyson

Release Date: 11/04/2025

The Difference Between a Coaching Mindset & Coaching Program

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This #coachbetter episode is about the difference between a coaching mindset and a coaching program. There is a HUGE difference between embracing a coaching mindset and building an intentional coaching program. However, because it’s quite hard to see all the layers that go into an intentional coaching program it might seem like if everyone has a coaching mindset, we have a coaching program. Although that’s a wonderful foundation, it’s not quite all it takes to create a thriving coaching program. Kim unpacks 5 key differences between embracing a coaching mindset and an intentional...

Finding the Line Between Appraisal & Growth with Lindsay Prendergast

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In #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Dr. Lindsay Prendergast, who’s currently Assistant Director of the , and a best selling author. Lindsay was a teacher, administrator and a coach for many years before shifting to work with the Danielson Group. In this conversation, they talk about: Why appraisal and supervision is so important - and should be seen as a gift How appraisal has gotten twisted, and become so punitive Where coaching fits into this process Where the lines get blurry when administrators seek to bring coaching into appraisal How we can help draw a clearer...

Creating a Culture of Coaching – Before Hiring Coaches with Leigh Miller

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In this #coachbetter episode we’re talking about building a culture of coaching. This is a highlight from one of Kim's favorite episodes from a previous season featuring Leigh Miller, Deputy Head of School at Munich International School. What we love about this clip is that Leigh describes what a culture of coaching looks and feels like from her time at a previous school. What’s especially interesting is that they developed a coaching culture even BEFORE they hired coaches. Even before they had coaches, they had a community where everyone (teachers, leaders, students, support staff)...

CASE STUDY: Growing as an Educator: Through Instructional Coaching with Getting Started and The Coach Graduate, Ana Cristina Lopez

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This #coachbetter episode is another in our , with one of Kim's amazing clients, Ana Cristina Lopez. Ana Cristina is a highly experienced educator (currently a HS & AP Spanish Teacher at Daegu International School in South Korea). At the time of recording, she had just graduated from , right after completing the year before. These are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. We are excited to share this episode with Ana Cristina with you because Ana Cristina has done an amazing job...

Coaching is Not Mandatory with Kaitlyn Pettinga

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This #coachbetter episode is about the importance of coaching being voluntary. This is a highlight from , who at the time of recording was Assistant Middle School Principal at the International School of Panama. In this clip, Kaitlyn clearly defines the structure of their divisional leadership team - and how the coach and administrators work together. There are clear distinctions between the roles so there is no confusion, and so teachers know exactly what kind of support they can get, and from whom. This is one of the reasons Clarity in the first step in the . For coaches and coaching to be...

Intentionally Inclusive Practices for Instructional Coaches and Educational Leaders with Margaret Park

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In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Margaret Park. Margaret is an education equity consultant and school leader and Kim attended one of her sessions at the EARCOS Leadership Conference last year. Her session was so insightful and Kim made so many connections to instructional coaching that Kim knew she would have so much more to share with you, too! In this episode Margaret and Kim talk about... What it means to be inclusive How coaches and leaders can recognize their positionality Engaging those who may not be interested in exploring their positionality How coaches and leaders...

Data Dashboards for a Strong Coach - Admin Partnership with Andrew Ranson

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In this episode Kim talks with Andrew Ranson, High School Instructional Coach at Shanghai American School (and graduate of ) about how he got started using a coaching dashboard - and how it helped transform conversations with his school leaders! We know that leadership support is a critical aspect of the success of a coaching program and the idea is to share a birds-eye view summary of the coaching work that has been happening in their building or division. When the building or divisional leader knows that coaching work is happening - and helping them move forward on their strategic...

A Case Study: Moving from Classroom to Coach with Angela Mee Lee

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This #coachbetter episode is another in our , with one of Kim's amazing clients, Angela Mee Lee, Early Years Performing Arts teacher at UNIS Hanoi, Vietnam. At the time of recording Angela had just graduated from . These are designed to share the story of a coach, and the development of their coaching program and practice in their unique setting. We are excited to share this episode with Angela with you because Angela has been on a year and a half journey to coaching with Kim and she has grown so much! She started in the course and discovered that coaching is so aligned with her...

The Importance of Creating a Coaching Culture with Steve Barkley

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This #coachbetter episode is about creating a coaching culture. This is a highlight from y. This clip highlights how important it is for coaching to become a culture embedded in the school. This can not be work that coaches are doing on their own. We need to empower others to learn more about the practice of coaching so that as many people as possible have access to the amazing support that coaching provides. If you’ve been following the show for a while, you might have seen the episode from last season about the . If this episode resonates, make sure to go back and check that one out. too!...

Coaching the Person, Not the Problem with Reem Labib Tyson

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In this #coachbetter episode Kim talks with Reem Labib Tyson, experienced teacher, instructional coach, principal, and district administrator; now CEO and Founder of EDspired Coaching and Consulting where she primarily works with leaders as an executive coach. Reem’s extensive background and experience in so many different contexts gives a powerful lens to view coaching from multiple perspectives. And the focus of their conversation today is so important for coaches and leaders at all levels of experience! In this episode they talk about... How coaches can use mindfulness and a...

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In this episode they talk about...

How coaches can use mindfulness and a human-centered approach to slow down the pace of a very busy school day
How to coach the person not the problem
How and why leaders benefit from coaching, too
How coaches and leaders can find presence, joy and novelty in their work

This episode highlights a key aspect of coaching that can help all coaches - new and experienced coaches alike - think a little bit differently about the way we can create space for our coaching partner and focus on the person, not the problem.

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