In this episode of the EDULearn Ask Me Anything Podcast, Shannon Beckley, a seasoned educational coach and leader, delves into the power of relationships when fostering a professional culture of continuous learning. Shannon shares insightful strategies on how to provide constructive, humane, and honest feedback, emphasising the importance of setting clear expectations between coaches and mentees.
Drawing on experiences from her professional learning and personal experiences being coached, Shannon reflects on the concept of "becoming" — a process that transcends education and speaks to our personal journeys. This episode challenges educators to rethink their professional relationships, offering a pathway to meaningful, non-judgmental feedback that empowers growth for both educators and students alike.
Timestamps
[02:33] Shannon Hobbs-Beckley Introduces Herself
[03:55] Description of Shannon’s Workshop
[05:05] Women, Sports, Feedback & Coachability
[7:40] Formal or Informal, Listening is Key
[13:15] The Nuance of Being “New” Internationally
[14:10] AMISA Mentoring in the Region
[15:45] Challenges in Establishing a Coaching Program
[18:02] Reverse Mentoring to Disrupt Biases
[21:00] Intentionality in Selecting a Mentor
[23:45] Being Vulnerable in a Mentoring Relationship
Notable Quotes
“[...] at the core of it, regardless of a model, is really like that skill of listening. That you're listening to the person that you're coaching or mentoring and working with, and really delving in and and listening to what it is that they want, and helping them think through about, you know, their goals.”
”And we're hoping to be able to support the region. And with that mentoring initiative we're also looking to support operational faculty. [...]. And that's important, too, for our diversity and equity initiatives, because it's the business and operations side that oftentimes are our local staff and they help us stay so connected to the countries that we're in.”
Connect With Shannon
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonhobbsbeckley/
Connect With Mike Pierre
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-pierre/
Connect With Dana Specker-Watts
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaspeckerwatts/
Connect With Celiah Bunsie
https://www.linkedin.com/in/celiah-bunsie-11406a64/
Connect With Katlyn Darling
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katlyn-darling-7019558a/
More Resources
Shannon Beckley Reflects on the Importance of Belonging to Learning Outcomes, Video
The New Teacher Centre, Website and Resources
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