Coaching in Education Podcast Series
Welcome to the Coaching in Education Podcast from Growth Coaching International - where theory and good intentions meet reality! Educators from a range of educational settings worldwide share their coaching journeys and consequently, these stories offer lots of insights about implementing coaching in educational settings. Our 2021 host, Richard Reid, lives and works in County Down, Northern Ireland and brings the warm and humble perspective of teacher, Principal, coach and mentor to his role hosting our podcast series. GET IN TOUCH: Head to http://www.growthcoaching.com.au to subscribe to our free Coaching in Education updates and resources. Email us at [email protected].
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Stories from the Coaches with Gray Ryan
03/04/2024
Stories from the Coaches with Gray Ryan
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 integrity, professionalism and outcomes focus. His motivational and engaging style and highly attuned listening skills enable him to develop positive, meaningful and trusting relationships with GCI clients. Gray is an experienced coach and facilitator with an extensive background in educational leadership. Join me as Gray shares some great insights from his many years of experience in both coaching and facilitating. This is another ‘must listen’. - Richard Reid, Podcast Host.
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Jo Camozzato: Coaching through Growth
02/08/2024
Jo Camozzato: Coaching through Growth
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 her leadership roles over the years. This is a must listen episode.
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Justine Smyth: Coaching through Change
12/15/2023
Justine Smyth: Coaching through Change
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 story of developing a coaching culture in three separate schools – at the same time. Join me in conversation with Justine Smyth. Justine is currently an executive principal working with the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership based in Melbourne Australia. Just a few years ago Justine was tasked with the formidable challenge of amalgamating no less than three neighbouring primary schools and settling them into a brand new build. Change management guru John Kotter states – “In its most basic sense, leadership is about mobilising a group of people to jump into a better future.” In this episode Justine is going to share with us how she mobilised three separate groups into one better future that paid respect to all three schools.
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Stories from the Coaches Dan Steele
11/09/2023
Stories from the Coaches Dan Steele
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 bring about positive change and transformative coaching practices in schools. To kick things off in this first episode, I’m delighted to welcome Dan Steele. Dan is a seasoned educational leader responsible for GCI's growth in Victoria and Tasmania. With a diverse background in government, catholic, and independent schools, in metropolitan Melbourne and remote Western Australia, he's passionate about fostering learning cultures, developing leaders, and using coaching to drive educational improvement. Join me in this episode as he shares some of his wealth of experience and insights into building coaching cultures in schools.
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Coaching at Salesian College
10/16/2023
Coaching at Salesian College
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 courageous steps through a consultative approach to introducing coaching at Salesian College. Listen to pedagogy coach Jade West share the benefits of coaching across a school of 140 teachers. Check out how the team turned the challenges of the pandemic into opportunities for growth, as coaching provided the perfect tool to focus on wellbeing through a difficult time. Hear directly from teacher Melanie Jurcic, from the perspective of a coachee, how coaching at Salesian has benefitted her both personally and professionally. Another episode that’s well worth a listen.
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The British School of Brussels: Part 2
09/25/2023
The British School of Brussels: Part 2
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 developing the BSB ‘Vision for Coaching’ and gives us a flavour of both the challenges and the benefits coaching has brought to the school.
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The British School of Brussels: Part 1
09/06/2023
The British School of Brussels: Part 1
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 whole area of professional learning. Hear how they have navigated the barriers and roadblocks along the way and how coaching has played a key part in shaping their journey. Whether you are well down the coaching route or just starting out this episode is well worth a listen.
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Instructional Coaching with Jim Knight and Chris Munro
08/31/2023
Instructional Coaching with Jim Knight and Chris Munro
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 the instructional coach Teacher practice goals vs student focused goals The Impact Cycle For further information on Instructional Coaching check out the websites of both organisations: Link to the video mentioned in the episode:
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Westminster School: Part 2
08/22/2023
Westminster School: Part 2
‘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 what it means to be ‘human, humble and a work in progress’. An insightful listen for both experienced coaches as well as those just starting out on this exciting journey.
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Westminster School: Part 1
08/02/2023
Westminster School: Part 1
‘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 sharing highlights from the recent HALT 2023 Conference in Melbourne where she talks about ‘Coaching At West’, shares insights into the HALT programme at Westminster and very helpfully gives us some insight into what happens when things don’t always go according to plan when developing a coaching culture.
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Sam Crome
05/31/2023
Sam Crome
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 the role of coaching play out in the complexity of the teams within our schools. For further insights into Sam’s work check out his excellent blog at pocketwisedom.blog and keep an eye out for his first book ‘The Power of Teams’ to be released in the summer of 2023.
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Howick Coast Kãhui Ako
05/15/2023
Howick Coast Kãhui Ako
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 culture. Find out how individual schools can benefit from the collective experiences of a Kãhui Ako’ (learning community) and together, improve the quality of their conversations.
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Start with One (Part 2)
01/12/2023
Start with One (Part 2)
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 colleagues - Anthony Sharman. Anthony is a learning coach at St Andrew’s and through this episode he and Elle are going to give us some insight into the ups and downs of sustaining and growing a team of coaches in a school setting.
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Start with One (Part 1)
12/19/2022
Start with One (Part 1)
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 what do you do? – You Start With One. Join me in this episode where I’m in conversation with Elle Smith. Elle is the senior learning coach at St Andrew’s Cathedral School in Sydney, Australia and has a fascinating story to share about how coaching has grown and flourished there over the last seven years since ‘starting with one’ back in 2015.
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Coaching Way of Leading: Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon
10/30/2022
Coaching Way of Leading: Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon
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 relationships and ultimately how do they improve outcomes for students? What is the most effective way of leading schools? Join me in this special episode of the ‘Coaching in Education’ podcast series where I’m joined by Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon to discuss the concept of ‘A Coaching Way of Leading Schools.’
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A Coaching Way of Leading: Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon
10/30/2022
A Coaching Way of Leading: Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon
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 relationships and ultimately how do they improve outcomes for students? What is the most effective way of leading schools? Join me in this special episode of the ‘Coaching in Education’ podcast series where I’m joined by Chris Munro, Claudia Owad and Roma McKinnon to discuss the concept of ‘A Coaching Way of Leading Schools.’
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Coaching Early Career Teachers with Sue Knight and Tomaz Lasic
08/30/2022
Coaching Early Career Teachers with Sue Knight and Tomaz Lasic
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 challenging professions out there? What happens when theory and good intentions meet reality? In this episode I am excited to be joined by two inspiring educators – Tomaz Lasic and Sue Knight. Both work as coaches in a long running, and in many ways trailblazing, In Class Coaching Programme in the Western Australian government school system. Their coaching helps early career teachers build their self-efficacy that is so essential at the start of their career. The strong reflective practices they build with them increase their confidence and resilience in an increasingly complex and difficult environment that is classroom teaching.
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From Surviving to Thriving at University
07/06/2022
From Surviving to Thriving at University
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, insights and hacks from some of the leading academics in the field of positive psychology as they navigate their way not only through university life but in their life beyond education as well.
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River Gum Primary School: Robyn Trzeciak, Amy Parsons & Jordan Warren
06/23/2022
River Gum Primary School: Robyn Trzeciak, Amy Parsons & Jordan Warren
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 growth even further, to some of the highest levels in the state of Victoria. This is a great example of how a strong coaching culture can not only survive but actually thrive through a period of leadership change.
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River Gum Primary School: Roma McKinnon
06/23/2022
River Gum Primary School: Roma McKinnon
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 experience in both her role as Principal of River Gum PS in Melbourne as well as her school improvement work with the Department of Education across Victoria. Some excellent examples of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.
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Brittany Rehal: Educators Flourishing
05/09/2022
Brittany Rehal: Educators Flourishing
‘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 talks about the book she is writing on educator flourishing and encourages you, the listener, to contribute your own story to the process via
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Brighton Grammar - Part 2 Raelene Plozza
04/18/2022
Brighton Grammar - Part 2 Raelene Plozza
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 Instructional Coaching to be the highest impact role of her career in education. This is an episode you’ll not want to miss.
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Brighton Grammar – Part 1 Dr Mark Dowley
04/11/2022
Brighton Grammar – Part 1 Dr Mark Dowley
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 Coaching International and the Instructional Coaching Group, Brighton Grammar is an excellent example of what can be achieved when theory and good intentions meet reality. Student coaching, peer coaching, training days for parents, coaching in action days for visiting schools. This first of two episodes is a must listen.
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Amanda Samson: Hutton Consulting Australia
02/22/2022
Amanda Samson: Hutton Consulting Australia
Are you an aspiring or emerging school leader? Or are you already in a leadership role and want to expand your reach or maybe consider a move to a leadership role in another school? Maybe you lead an executive team and want assistance in how to best recruit and position your staff? If it’s a yes to any of these then join me in conversation with Amanda Samson of and learn about the impact coaching can have on your specific situation. In this episode Amanda shares her journey into education, her passion for supporting and developing school leaders and how the effective use of coaching is central to her success. This is another excellent example of what happens when theory and good intentions meet reality.
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Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School - Talking about Student Coaches
12/21/2021
Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School - Talking about Student Coaches
In this episode of the Coaching in Education podcast series I’m in conversation with Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School in Auckland, New Zealand and we are joined by five of her amazing students who each have been trained as student coaches and are keen to share the impact coaching has had on them.
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Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School - Talking about Student Coaches
12/21/2021
Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School - Talking about Student Coaches
In this episode of the Coaching in Education podcast series I’m in conversation with Alison Spence, Principal at Kohia Terrace School in Auckland, New Zealand and we are joined by five of her amazing students who each have been trained as student coaches and are keen to share the impact coaching has had on them.
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Mark Keenan, Principal of Maraetai Beach School in Auckland, New Zealand
12/20/2021
Mark Keenan, Principal of Maraetai Beach School in Auckland, New Zealand
In this episode I’m joined by Mark Keenan, Principal of Maraetai Beach School in Auckland, New Zealand. Join me in conversation with Mark as he shares the incredible coaching journey he and his staff and students have been on in the last three years.
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Howick College - Paul Bennett
10/01/2021
Howick College - Paul Bennett
In this episode of the coaching in education podcast series we hear how Paul Bennett, Assistant Principal of Howick College in Auckland New Zealand, upscaled coaching in his school to a very impressive level. Paul shares how his initial attempts 'bombed' but with sheer determination and an eye on the research from schools around the world, he managed to turn things around.
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Ian Dickinson - Pigeon Mountain Primary School
08/26/2021
Ian Dickinson - Pigeon Mountain Primary School
In this episode I'm in conversation with Ian Dickinson, Principal of Pigeon Mountain Primary School in Auckland, New Zealand. Listen in as Ian shares many of the wins as well as some of the barriers he has experienced over recent years developing a coaching culture. Join me as I learn how video peer coaching has provided a wonderful vehicle for improving the quality of conversations as the school aims to provide an 'Education with a Heart'.
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Janice Lenarduzzi - MacGregor State School
06/25/2021
Janice Lenarduzzi - MacGregor State School
In this episode GCI speak with Janice Lenarduzzi, Deputy Principal at MacGregor State School in Queensland, Australia. Janice shares with us the successes and challenges of introducing a coaching culture in a large state school of over 50 staff and 1300 pupils. Starting out with only two coaches Janice invests time and energy in unpacking what coaching is, succeeds in convincing 50% of the staff to take a risk and sign up and then shares with us the impact coaching has on both teaching practice and pupil outcomes. This story is well worth a listen.
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