In this special “Learning from Experience” episode of Coaching Conversations, host Jessica Wise speaks with Mina Ibrahim, an educational leader from Egypt. Mina describes his path from engineering to founding an all-girls school and later serving as an instructional coach. His story illustrates the complex balance between leadership authority and the partnership principles that guide effective coaching.
Throughout the conversation, Mina reflects on the importance of thoughtful pacing, the disciplined use of data, and the creation of psychologically safe environments where teachers feel respected and supported in their learning. He highlights the role of deep listening, the willingness to unlearn long-held assumptions, and the need to keep students at the center of every coaching conversation.
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