Rachel Thornton – Coaching Through Transitions
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
Release Date: 10/04/2024
Instructional Coaching with Independent Schools Tasmania
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
In this episode Richard Reid is joined by Simon Matthews, Deputy Executive Director of Independent Schools Tasmania and host of the Learning Landscape podcast. They explore how instructional coaching is being embedded across a wide variety of independent schools—from rural campuses to city-based boarding schools. Simon shares how coaching is impacting teacher practice, professional learning and school culture, as well as the challenges and successes along the way. Whether you're just starting or looking to deepen your coaching culture, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration.
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IC Done Well Roadshow: Making It Sustainable
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
"Sustainability isn’t just about the environment — it’s also about people, programs, and practice. And when it comes to Instructional Coaching Done Well, sustainability can often be the difference between a coaching culture that thrives… and one that quietly fades away." This is the final episode of our special Instructional Coaching Done Well mini-series, where we’re diving deep into what makes Instructional Coaching truly work in schools. In this conversation we’re talking about something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves — sustainability. Inspired by Jim...
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IC Done Well Roadshow: Coaches As leaders
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
In this episode we are shifting our focus to Coaches as Leaders because Instructional Coaching Done Well isn’t just about supporting others, it’s also about how we lead ourselves and those around us. To help us unpack this, I’m delighted to be joined once again by Dr Jim Knight, Chris Munro and we extend a warm welcome to GCI Director Dan Steele. In this episode we will be diving into how we navigate the challenges of leadership, particularly when we get stuck and ego gets in the way, why self-care is an essential leadership skill and how great coaches balance ambition with humility. We...
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IC Done Well Roadshow: Partnership Principles
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
Welcome to another of our Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow mini-series episodes. In this episode, I’m delighted to be in conversation once again with Dr Jim Knight - author, researcher, and co-founder of the Instructional Coaching Group. For many people around the world, Jim’s work has shaped how we think about coaching in schools and at the heart of that work sits today’s topic of discussion - the Partnership Principles. These seven principles — equality, choice, voice, dialogue, praxis, reflection, and reciprocity — offer not just a framework for coaching, but a way of...
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IC Done Well Roadshow: What does it look like?
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
In this first of a series of episodes in our mini-series Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow we are going to kick off with the question – Instructional Coaching Done Well – What does that look like? Knowing that every school is different, how do you create a sustainable, impactful instructional coaching program that really works in both the short and the long term? To make a start at answering this question I’m joined by none other than Dr Jim Knight himself alongside our own Executive Director Chris Munro. Join us as we take a deeper look at the Seven Success Factors.
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Stories from the Field - Dr Chris Baker
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
In this episode I’m joined by Dr. Chris Baker. Chris leads professional development for a large group of schools in the South West of England, supporting over 3000 staff. He is the author of Leadership Launchpads, a visually engaging book packed with 100 powerful leadership concepts, covering everything from public narratives to ‘sludge audits.’ But what really stands out about Chris is his journey from what he describes as a 'dire' early education to an obsession with professional learning and coaching. In this episode, we explore his story, his coaching philosophy and why he...
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Radical Listening with Christian Van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
Join us in this special episode as we dive into the transformative power of listening with the authors of the brand new book - Radical Listening. In this episode of Coaching in Education, I will be in conversation with Christian Van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener exploring how deep, intentional listening can reshape school culture, strengthen leadership, and elevate coaching conversations. With lots of practical insights and real-world examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to build more inclusive and connected educational communities. Listen In Now.🎧 Richard Reid...
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A Teacher’s Guide to Coaching with Jasmine Miller
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
In this special episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Jasmine Miller, author of A Teacher’s Guide to Coaching. Jasmine will share insights from her new book, exploring how coaching can transform teaching practices, build stronger relationships and empower both teachers and students. Whether you’re new to coaching or looking to deepen your skills, you won’t want to miss this conversation packed with practical strategies and real-life examples. Listen in now.🎧
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A Conversation with Nicole O’Brien on Strengths, Wellbeing and Women in Education.
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
To mark this year’s International Women’s Day we have recorded a powerful conversation on sustainable leadership and wellbeing with special guest Nicole O’Brien, a visionary Principal and advocate for strengths-based leadership. As a Gratitude Warrior Nicole shares how she’s using coaching as a core approach to support leaders and teachers in her school. Listen in for practical insights on using strengths and gratitude to enhance wellbeing, prevent burnout and lead with authenticity. Get ready for an inspiring listen!
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Stories from the Coaches with Claudia Owad
Coaching in Education Podcast Series
In this latest episode of ‘Stories from the Coaches’ I’m genuinely thrilled to be joined by Claudia Owad, an expert in the transformative power of coaching and positive psychology. Currently a Director at GCI and more recently a director with the Instructional Coaching Group, Claudia brings over 25 years of experience working across education, corporate settings, and not-for-profits. Her passion? Helping leaders, teachers, students, and parents create flourishing learning environments. Drawing on her expertise in developmental frameworks and mental toughness, Claudia combines practical...
info_outlineIn this week's episode of Coaching in Education, we dive into the topic of "Coaching through Transitions" with Rachel Thornton, Deputy Head of Whangarei Boys High School in New Zealand. Rachel shares the innovative approach her school has taken to train senior boys in coaching skills, enabling them to coach and support primary school students who are feeling anxious about the transition to secondary school. Listen in to discover how this peer coaching initiative is fostering confidence, connection, and leadership during a critical time of change for young learners.