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#coachbetterNavigating Your Own Mental Capacity as an Instructional CoachAs coaches we work so hard to support others that we can often forget how important it is to take care of ourselves too. But, as Cindy Tisdale-McPhee said on a very early episode of the podcast, for coaches to be present for others, they must take care of themselves first. This is a special #coachbetter collaborative episode with Kim Cofino and Diana Beabout because both of them have had an extra challenging year, and when they were chatting about how they’ve managed being at max capacity all year, they realized that some of our strategies mig...2025-05-2717 min
EdTech LensDo Less Things Better with Kim CofinoIn this episode, Alex and Kim Cofino chat about the "other side" of AI-- Kim likens her experiences with social media to AI and gives us some thoughts on how we proceed as we integrate AI into our lives more and more. Kim has been an educator in international schools since August 2000. Having lived and worked in Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan, Kim has had a variety of roles in international schools, including (her favorite) instructional coach. Kim is the host of the #coachbetter podcast, and frequently speaks and writes about the power of coaching to sustain...2025-05-2032 min
International Teacher PodcastDeep Dive into CoachingITP - 120 Kim Cofino shares her journey from a history and political science major to becoming a prominent figure in international education and instructional coaching. She discusses her experiences teaching in various countries, the evolution of her career, and the importance of coaching in fostering a positive learning environment. Kim also highlights the significance of her nonprofit organization aimed at advancing instructional coaching in international schools and her book focused on women in leadership roles in education. The discussion emphasizes the need for a supportive coaching culture and the value of reflective practice in teaching.Resources 2025-05-0355 min
Instructional Coaching with Ms. B229. Reflective Questioning for Teachers in Instructional Coaching Conversations with Kim CofinoEver wonder why some teachers slip back into old habits after coaching cycles? It may be that the reflection piece is missing from your process! In this episode, Kim Cofino, host of the podcast #coachbetter, joins me to explore reflective questioning for teachers in instructional coaching conversations. She unpacks how to make reflective conversations a natural part of your coaching work and reveals why reflection is so important for lasting change. Kim offers a practical guide for structuring these conversations and shares common mistakes to avoid. You’ll learn easy strategies for helping teachers remember and apply th...2025-04-2828 min#coachbetterNavigating the Complexity of Instructional Coaching in an International School Context with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the additional complexities involved in instructional coaching in an international school setting. Of course, this does not mean that instructional coaching is not complex in other settings, or that any of these factors are not present in other settings, these are just five layers of complexity that are often the norm in international schools. However, when we are working in international schools, there is often even more complexity involved in the role, which may go unrecognized by school leaders, or even coaches themselves because this complexity is our “nor...2024-10-2917 min#coachbetter3 Steps to Growing a Thriving Coaching Culture with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the 3 elements necessary for instructional coaching to thrive - and be sustainable over time. It’s easy to think that once coaches are hired, and a coaching program is established, that a coaching culture will grow, but if you’ve been coaching for any length of time, you know that it doesn’t really work like that. It takes a lot of intentional and strategic work to grow a coaching culture - and you need to build in systems and structures to make it sustainable over time. Kim will sha...2024-09-0322 min#coachbetter#coachbetter Introduction to Season 6: Why Should Instructional Coaching Be a Full Time Position?In our first #coachbetter Season 6 episode, Kim unpacks a big concept that has come up a lot in conversations recently: why instructional coaching is (or should be) a full time role in schools. In our recent AAICIS (Association for the Advancement of Instructional Coaching in International Schools) landscape study of international schools we found that many of the schools that don’t have coaching programs cite the fact that other educators are fulfilling the role of coach, most likely people with coordinator roles, or middle level leaders. This finding aligns with what clients in The Coa...2024-08-2730 min#coachbetterYear in Review: Season 5 Finale with Kim CofinoFor the final #coachbetter episode of Season 5, Kim shares a recap of the key highlights from this season and a peek at what we have for you next season. Find the show notes for this episode here.2024-06-0429 min#coachbetterSystems & Structures to Support Aspiring Leaders with Lesley Tait & the Leadership Team at Lincoln Community School in GhanaIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks with Lesley Tait, Head of School, Lincoln Community School, Ghana. If you’ve been listening to the podcast this year, you know that Christina Botbyl and Kim Cofino recently published their first book together, Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership. Earlier this year, they hosted a podcast launch party to announce the book (Listen to Episode 226) This episode is a perfect follow up to that conversation, because Leslie is an experienced senior leader and she highlights many of the common experiences that women face on their pat...2024-05-2850 min#coachbetterWhy Track Data to Measure Your Impact as a Coach with Kim Cofino and Diana BeaboutThis #coachbetter episode is all about why tracking data about our practice is so important for instructional coaches. This is a conversation Diana and Kim often have with our participants in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship program and we wanted to share it with you too! This video is designed for current coaches who are building in reflective practices to continue to hone their craft. Find the show notes for this episode here. 2024-05-0709 min
The International Schools Podcast126 - Finding Your Path as a Woman in School LeadershipIn this conversation, Kim and Christina, authors of 'Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership,' provide invaluable insights for educators and leaders in international schools. Drawing from their experience as international school educators and leaders, they share the experiences that inspired their book. This discussion delves into the challenges and achievements encountered by women navigating the landscape of international school leadership, offering unique perspectives and guidance for women exploring educational leadership roles in an international setting.
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Kim has been an educator in international schools since August 2000. Having lived and...2024-03-311h 01#coachbetterCreating a Sustainable Coaching Culture with Kim CofinoIn #coachbetter video, Kim talks about creating a sustainable coaching culture - and what systems and structures are either supporting or hindering coaching sustainability in your school context. This video is designed for experienced coaches who are ready to start thinking about how they can further develop their coaching practice. Find the show notes for this episode here. 2024-03-1214 min#coachbetterScaling Your Impact with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about scaling your impact as an instructional coach. If you’ve been a coach for several years, you know that you can’t keep working exclusively 1:1 with coaching partners - it’s a ticket to burnout! The reality is that there will never be enough time in the day (or coaches on staff) to support every teacher at the 1:1 level. Once you start finding yourself booked out and busy, with a schedule full of coaching cycles, it’s time to start scaling your impact and start working with groups or teams...2024-02-1308 min#coachbetterBook Launch Celebration: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership with authors Kim Cofino & Christina Botbyl This is a very special #coachbetter episode! This is the podcast launch party for Kim and Christina's new book: Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership: A Guide for Educators, Allies, and Advocates. Kim and Christina are interviewed by four of their early readers of the book: Alexandra Gustad, Rania Saeb, Sarah Plews, and Uzay Ashton, all amazing educational leaders in their own right. These four women, along with their other early readers (they had 15 readers of the book before they submitted their manuscript) gave them vital f...2024-01-0944 min#coachbetter5 Reasons Instructional Coaches are Essential in Schools with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the 5 reasons that instructional coaches are essential in schools - that go beyond improving student learning! She's on a mission to help schools (and coaches) understand the hidden value of instructional coaching - and this episode is a great overview! Find the show notes for this episode here. 2023-09-2610 min#coachbetterThe Importance of Clarity in Your Coaching Role (and Your Coaching Program) with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about why clarity is so essential in your coaching role. This is one of those topics that seems simple, but is actually really complex and can have a HUGE impact on the success of your coaching program. If you find today’s episode helpful, make sure to head over to our website at edurolearning.com/thrive after you listen to get all of our free resources on the Thrive Model, so you can start this academic year with clarity in your coaching role and coaching program! Find the...2023-08-2915 min#coachbetterWhat is Coaching & Why Does it Matter with Kim Cofino & Clint HamadaIn this first #coachbetter episode for Season 5, Clint and Kim talk about the focus for season 5 so you can see where we’re going with the podcast. They start out by defining instructional coaching and sharing why it’s important to have a clear definition in your school community. They talk about how this process can be challenging, specifically for international schools, and how all schools can be prepared to build successful coaching programs. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear highlights from this upcoming season. There are so many great conversations and we don’t want you to miss any! If...2023-08-2248 min#coachbetterSeason 4 Closing and the Future of #coachbetter with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim and Clint are chatting about our mission to bring consistent and sustainable coaching practices to international schools. We are super excited about this focus and direction for Eduro and #coachbetter and we’d love to hear your thoughts too! After you listen, send us a message @edurolearning on Instagram or Twitter, and let us know what you think! And don’t forget to head over to our website at coachbetter.tv to get all of our resources for instructional coaches! Find the show notes for this episode here. 2023-06-1338 min#coachbetterLooking Back to Move Forward as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino and Diana BeaboutIn this episode, Kim and Diana are doing a collaborative #coachbetter quick tips! They’ve been inspired by the conversations they’re having with our global cohort of The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program and we wanted to share some of the great insights that they’re having. They talk about how we can look back to move forward as instructional coaches and how you can use reflective time at the end of the academic year to be strategic and intentional in your planning for next year. Find the show notes for this episode here.2023-06-0617 min#coachbetterReflecting on Your Year as an Instructional Coach with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode we’re going to explore some of the ways that you can reflect on your work as a coach over the past academic year - and hopefully, encourage you to think about making intentional reflection a part of your practice on a regular basis. If you’re thinking about how to get started measuring your impact as a coach, this is a perfect starting point! Find the show notes for this episode here.2023-05-2312 min#coachbetterMy Secret Coaching Assessment with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares her secret (and also my simplest) coaching assessment that you can apply in any coaching conversation immediately. Kim works with coaches in schools around the world, and one of the challenges everyone struggles with is the transition from consulting to coaching. On another #coachbetter quick tips episode she talked about the difference between the 3 coaching stances: consulting, collaborating, and coaching, but what she is talking about in this context is that it’s super easy to get stuck in the consulting stance of continually offering solutions, instead of helping your coaching pa...2023-04-2508 min#coachbetterUsing Protocols in Your Coaching Practice with Kim CofinoThis episode is all about one of Kim's favorite tools to facilitate professional conversations - Protocols! If you listened to last week’s episode with Michele Mattoon you’re probably already curious about how to use protocols in your coaching practice - and that’s exactly what we’ll be digging into today, in this short practical episode. We’re talking about the What, Why, How, and When about protocols. If you’re ready to have more intentional conversations with your colleagues, and start structuring professional learning for equity, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for th...2023-03-2813 min#coachbetter5 Ways to Demonstrate Leadership at Any Level in Your School with Kim CofinoThis #coachbetter episode highlights 5 ways that you can demonstrate (and build) your leadership capacity at any level of the school. Instead of getting stuck in the mindset that you’re “just a teacher” (or “just a coach”), when you can see the work you’re doing as leadership, you can start recognizing and owning your leadership. If you’re ready to step into formal leadership, or you’re working towards a new informal leadership role, this will help you articulate your experience that way in the job search, and you’ll be able to own your skills in the interview process...2023-03-0213 min#coachbetterEmbracing Your Influential Leadership as an Instructional Coach with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode we’re talking about the ways that you are a leader, as a coach. Many of the coaches we work with in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program, think of themselves as “just another teacher” or “just a coach” and while it’s true that you may not be a formal (or positional) leader in your school, you are an influential (or relational) leader in your school community. Recognizing and embracing your leadership, as a coach, is a key step to building a coaching culture in your school, to working with more coaches, and to ensuring tha...2023-01-3117 min#coachbetterCommunicating Your Role as an Instructional Coach with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about the importance of effectively communicating your role, as an instructional coach. We know that teachers are busy people, and yet, we want them to invest their time and energy in coaching. We know our colleagues want to be the best teachers they can be, but sometimes they still don’t choose to engage in coaching cycles with us. Why is that? Oftentimes it’s because they may not understand exactly what the coaching process looks like, exactly how it can support them, and what we as coaches can do w...2022-12-0619 min#coachbetterMoving From Reactive to Proactive in Your Coaching Role with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares 7 Strategies to Move from Reactive to Proactive in Your Coaching role. Sometimes as coaches, we get stuck in the mindset that because coaching is based on individual teacher goals, they will come to you to seek support. That would be amazing, but it doesn’t always work that way - for lots of reasons, including everything from how busy teachers are to what they really understand about our role and how they think we can help them. This means we need to shift our mindset from expecting teachers to co...2022-11-0815 min#coachbetterIs Your School Ready for Coaching? with Kim CofinoFor this #coachbetter episode, Kim was inspired by several previous conversations here on the podcast (if you haven’t listened yet, those episodes are the one with Jen Ricks from this season and the episode with Joellen Killion from season 3). This topic is something that comes up often in conversations with clients in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program, and with my private mentoring clients, too. How do you know if your school is ready for coaching? Find the show notes for this episode here2022-10-2519 min#coachbetterGetting into MORE Classrooms as a Coach with Diana BeaboutIn this #coachbetter episode, we have a guest episode from Diana Beabout, one of our amazing mentors inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. In this episode, she talks about strategies to get into more classrooms as a coach! We know that teachers are extremely busy, and just finding time to engage in a coaching cycle can be a huge challenge - so physically making time to actually visit classrooms, as a coach is a huge step into making coaching seem achievable for them. Diana is going to share 5 ways you can make that happen! Find the s...2022-10-1118 min#coachbetterCoaching is the Key to Sustainable Professional Growth with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares 10 Reasons Instructional Coaching is the Key to Sustainable Professional Growth This topic is near and dear to her heart because she truly believes that instructional coaching is the key driver in continued, long-term professional growth in schools. We have tons of options for professional learning: conferences, in-house PD, consultants, and online courses but coaching is the way to take all of that and make it achievable, personalized, and sustainable. Find the show notes for this episode here2022-09-2718 min#coachbetterRealities of Becoming a Coach with Kim CofinoThis #coachbetter episode, Kim shares about a topic that’s been on her mind for a while now. She talks about the realities of becoming a coach - what no one tells you before you start. This episode is inspired by conversations with her clients in The Coach Certificate and Mentorship program & with her private mentoring clients. For Kim, coaching is the best job in the world, but whenever you move into a new position, or a new school, there are new challenges and new opportunities to learn & adapt from your previous experiences. Moving into a coaching role has lo...2022-08-3024 min
#coachbetter6 Questions to Help You Reflect on the Year with Kim CofinoWelcome back to another episode of #coachbetter Quick Tips! These short episodes are designed to be practical so you can apply your learning right away! They’re inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work with our clients in The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program, Women Who Lead, COETAIL, and our Private Mentoring packages. In this episode Kim shares 6 questions to help you reflect on the year. It’s been another challenging year, and sometimes it can feel like nothing good has happened at all. But these 6 questions will prompt you to recognize the positive experiences you’ve had...2022-06-2113 min
#coachbetter8 Strategies to Deal with Imposter Syndrome with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode Kim talks about 8 strategies to deal with imposter syndrome. Many of us deal with imposter syndrome at some time in our lives... that feeling of not being knowledgeable, experienced, or skilled enough for the next step in our career. This episode was inspired by conversations with Kim's Private Mentoring clients, as well as within our Women Who Lead global cohort. Our private mentoring packages are designed for educators who have specific goals and would like the support of an outside sounding board and coach to help make them happen. You’ll work 1:1 with your mentor as...2022-05-1014 min
#coachbetter4 Considerations when moving from Coaching to Leadership with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim shares 4 things to consider when moving from coaching to leadership. This episode was inspired by an upcoming #coachbetter episode with Dr. Chaunté Garrett, and highlights some of the conversations we have inside the Women Who Lead Global Cohort. Women Who Lead is our online certificate program designed for growing & aspiring leaders, featuring the voices and experience of over 70 successful female leaders from around the world. Women Who Lead will connect you with emerging leaders around the world - and empower you to take the next step in your leadership journey. You can get started i...2022-04-1210 min
#coachbetterCoaching Up with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about Coaching Up! Specifically about the ways that coaches can work with their school leaders to understand the value and importance of coaching. This episode is inspired by the learning that happens inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. The Coach is our academic, year-long online certificate & mentorship program designed to help you #coachbetter. The Coach includes 10 key themes, taking you from coaching foundations to leadership through coaching. Along with course content, you will also work with a mentor for the entire academic year - and be connected with a worldwide...2022-03-1611 min
The Virtual StaffroomVSR21: Teaching TechKim Cofino and Susan Sedro work to assist teachers to successfully integrate technology in authentic and meaningful ways. In this podcast we get to hear some of the wise advice that Kim and Susan have learned as they fulfill this demanding role.
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#coachbetter3 Elements of A Successful Coaching Role with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode Kim talks about the 3 elements of a successful coaching program. This episode was inspired by an upcoming #coachbetter episode with Laura Lipton, and highlights some of the key learning inside just ONE of the units inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. The Coach is our academic, year-long online certificate & mentorship program designed to help you #coachbetter. The Coach includes 10 key themes, taking you from coaching foundations to leadership through coaching. Along with course content, you will also work with a mentor for the entire academic year - and be connected with a...2022-02-1510 min#coachbetter8 Steps to Build a Successful Coaching Program with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode, Kim shares the 8 Essential Steps to Build a Successful Coaching Program. This episode was inspired by an upcoming #coachbetter episode with Joellen Killion, and highlights some of the key learning inside just ONE of the units inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. The Coach is our academic, year-long online certificate & mentorship program designed to help you #coachbetter. The Coach includes 10 key themes, taking you from coaching foundations to leadership through coaching. Along with course content, you will also work with a mentor for the entire academic year - and be...2022-01-1809 min#coachbetterCoaching Teams with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode Kim talks about effective strategies coaches can use when working with teams as an instructional coach (and how that might be a little different than working with individuals). This episode is inspired by the learning that happens inside The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. The Coach is our academic, year-long online certificate & mentorship program designed to help you #coachbetter. The Coach includes 10 key themes, taking you from coaching foundations to leadership through coaching. Along with course content, you will also work with a mentor for the entire academic year - and...2021-12-0713 min#coachbetterThe Power of Audience with Kim CofinoIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim talks about why you might want to consider having your students share their learning with an authentic audience - beyond the immediate community of your classroom. This episode is inspired by conversations inside the COETAIL program. The Certificate of Educational Technology & Information Literacy is our 5-course online certificate program designed by educators for educators. COETAIL will empower you to leverage innovative, technology-rich learning opportunities in your school setting - as a teacher, a coach or a leader. Registration for our next global cohort is open now and closes on the 14th of November. Find...2021-11-0909 min#coachbetterThere's Value in Your Voice with Kim CofinoWelcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! Every other week we’re releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter Quick Tips, inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work with our clients in The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program, Women Who Lead, and COETAIL. In this episode, Kim is talking about the value of sharing your learning as a professional. This episode is inspired by conversations inside the COETAIL program. The Certificate of Educational Technology & Information Literacy is our 5-course online certificate program designed by educators for educators. COETAIL will empower you to leverage innovative, technology-rich le...2021-10-1311 min#coachbetter6 Tips to Work Towards Equity with Kim CofinoEvery other week we’re releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter quick tips, inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work with our clients in The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program, Women Who Lead, and COETAIL. In this episode, Kim shares 6 strategies to work towards equity in your organization. This episode is inspired by conversations inside Women Who Lead and is intentionally designed to help you start conversations with white cis male leaders. Women Who Lead is our online certificate program designed for growing & aspiring leaders, featuring the voices and experience of over 70 successful female lea...2021-09-1510 min#coachbetterCovert Coaching with Kim CofinoEvery other week we’re releasing a short episode, like this one, called #coachbetter quick tips, inspired by conversations from the podcast, and work with our clients in The Coach Certificate & Mentorship Program, Women Who Lead, and COETAIL. In this episode, Kim talks about Covert Coaching: for teachers who aren’t ready for a full coaching cycle yet… This episode is inspired by conversations inside The Coach Certificate & Mentorship program. The Coach is our academic, year-long online certificate & mentorship program designed to help you #coachbetter. The Coach will empower you to confidently apply instructional coaching strategies in any si...2021-09-0110 min#coachbetterIntroducing #coachbetter Season 3 with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaWelcome back to another season of #coachbetter! During this past crazy year, Clint and Kim didn’t have many chances to record episodes together, so they share a preview of the awesome #coachbetter conversations we have lined up for season 3! They’re all structured around our 3 main certificate programs: COETAIL (The Certificate of Educational Technology & Information Literacy), The Coach, and Women Who Lead so you can get a window into the learning in each of those programs through our episodes this year. A few sneak peeks into our shorter MastermindEd courses are included. Kim and Clint also chat about the...2021-08-2530 min#coachbetterOn the Balcony (Special Episode) with Kim Cofino and Kristen MorelandWe have a #coachbetter special episode for you! Kim was recently interviewed for Kristen Moreland’s show, On The Balcony, which is shared among the South American international schools, and we're reposting her show with her permission. Kristen is an instructional coach at the Pan American School in Brazil and she had a great series of questions to dig into. Kim and Kristen chat about the important characteristics for coaches, coaching during remote learning, and what coaching means to them. Kristen will also be on the #coachbetter podcast as a guest in Season 3, so keep your eyes and ears pe...2021-06-3022 min#coachbetterTop 5 Productivity Tips for Busy Instructional Coaches with Kim CofinoWelcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! We’re continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In this episode, Kim shares her top 5 productivity tips for busy instructional coaches. Find the show notes for this episode here.2021-05-1910 min#coachbetterFinding Your Voice as a Coach with Kim CofinoWelcome back to another episode of #coachbetter! We’re continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In this episode, Kim shares 3 ways to find your voice as an instructional coach. If this is a topic you would like to dig deeper into and you’d like to explore in your own professional learning, please head over to EduroLearning.com to see all of the great professional learning opportunities we have for you. Find the show notes for this episode here. 2021-04-2110 min#coachbetter10 Tips for Effective & Purposeful Difficult Conversations with Kim CofinoIn another episode of #coachbetter we’re continuing with our #coachbetter tips, inspired by our FiveMinuteFriday episodes on YouTube. In this episode, Kim is sharing 10 tips for effective and purposeful difficult conversations. These were all inspired by the Women Who Lead interviews that Kim conducted in the first half of 2020, so you’re getting the collective wisdom of over 70 successful women leaders here in this episode! Find the show notes for this episode here.2021-03-2415 min#coachbetterOne question that will transform your coaching practice with Kim CofinoIn this episode, Kim shares a very simple, but very effective, coaching question that she uses in all of her coaching conversations. Just adding this one question into your conversations can give you great insight into what your coachees are getting out of their work with you AND how you can continue to improve in your coaching practice! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out coachbetter.tv for more resources to help you #coachbetter! Find the show notes for this episode here. 2021-02-1715 min#coachbetterCoaching Skills Aren't Just for Coaches: Coaching As Leadership with Kim CofinoIn this first #coachbetter Tips episode, Kim talks about the ways that coaching is leadership, inspired by many of the conversations she had with successful women leaders for our new Women Who Lead program. During those conversations, she was reminded again and again that the skills we build as coaches, are actually leadership skills and can be applied in many different settings. Find the show notes for this episode here.2021-01-2015 min#coachbetterIntroducing #coachbetter Tips & Semester 2 of Season 2 with Kim CofinoIn this episode, Kim shares all about the new exciting developments we’re making here at Eduro Learning for the #coachbetter community, as well as giving you an overview to our exciting lineup for semester two of season two! 2021-01-0607 min#coachbetterIntro to Season 2 with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaIn this episode, Clint and Kim chat about what a return to school in such uncertain times may look like, particularly for coaches who may be working in a hybrid or remote model, as well as the themes for our first semester of podcasts for this academic year. Find the show notes for this episode here.2020-08-1932 min
#coachbetterThe Importance of Being Self-Directed as an Instructional Coach with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaHow can instructional coaches effectively partner with building admin who are stretched thin? We all know how busy our school leaders are, so we took this with a positive frame and strategized 6 ways that can coaches be a positive addition to a school leader's busy day. If you are looking for more ways to support your building leaders and develop strong professional relationships, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here. 2020-06-0220 min
Changes Big and Small - Joy, Fulfillment, and Purpose for Women in MidlifeFinding Joy in the Time of CoronavirusIn this episode, I share an update from last week's guest as well as several responses from previous guests on how they are finding joy during coronavirus.
Last week, I shared an interview that I recorded in March with Deirdre Nelson. I reached out to her to find out how life has changed over the past two months, to find out what life is like for her during coronavirus.
I also got some updates from some other previous guests on Changes BIG and small. Here's a voice memo that Kim Cofino, my first guest on...2020-05-2000 min#coachbetterFinding the Balance between Explaining and Listening with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada As coaches, we’re always walking a fine line between uncovering a teacher’s experience and knowledge and sharing our own advice and strategies. We talked about the challenges of managing these deeper conversations with our chronically time-poor colleagues, and how we can tailor our work as coaches to the needs of each teacher we work with. For coaches looking to find master a deep reflective coaching conversation - with all it’s pauses and opportunities for reflection, this episode is for you! Find the show notes for this episode here.2020-02-1829 min#coachbetterLet's get started! with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaListeners and viewers reach out to us all the time and we pride ourselves on being responsive and building resources based on your needs. Check out what we've built based on those questions available here. Please continue to reach out on any of our Eduro Learning social media channels: @edurolearning If you like the consolidated bank of resources please share it and help your peers #coachbetter! Find the show notes for this episode here.2020-02-1311 min#coachbetterTaking a Break with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaIn this episode, Kim and Clint are letting you know that we are taking a short break and that we look forward to coming back with more #coachbetter content in 2020. Kim and Clint leave us with their favorite episodes of the year: Steve Barkley on Episode 55 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-55/ The Content Expert Episode 49 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-49/ Jordan Benedict on Episode 47 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-47/ Cindy Tisdal McPhee on Episode 46 https://coachbetter.tv/episode-46/ And one final announcement...2019-12-0305 min
#coachbetterHow to collect and use feedback with Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada In today’s episode Clint and I are chatting about a question we received in our #coachbetter Facebook group: How do you get feedback on your coaching? In true Clint and Kim style, we expanded on this initial question to dig a little deeper into the purpose and value of feedback, and the ways that we can seek out a critical friend (both within and beyond our immediate school community) to reflect on the feedback we receive. As coaches, it’s critical that we demonstrate our commitment to professional growth, and our conversation today builds a potential process that all c...2019-11-1937 min
Changes Big and Small - Joy, Fulfillment, and Purpose for Women in MidlifeHow to Make Big Changes Easier With Small StepsKim Cofino is the first guest on Changes BIG and small. Kim is an amazing person. She's very familiar with change, having lived in the US, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan. Her job titles have included technology coordinator, entrepreneur and powerlifter. She inspires us to make big changes, one small change at a time.
Kim wears many hats, including power lifting, entrepreneur, coach. Join us to find out how she made the transition from teacher to entrepreneur and how she got into power lifting. Our conversation also includes a reflection on the losses and gains that happened with...2019-10-1600 min#coachbetterCultivate Leadership Buy-In for Instructional Coaching with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaIn today's episode Clint and Kim discuss a question from our #coachbetter facebook group: “How do you get teacher / admin buy in for coaching? How do you get teachers to carve out time for a coaching role?” They start by focusing in on school leaders, to help build their understanding of the value of coaching, particularly in comparison to a more traditional facilitation role. As they transition into talking about teachers, they highlight the connections between strategies that work with school leaders and those that work with our teaching colleagues as well. This is our second episode highlighting a questi...2019-08-1438 min
Ask The Tech CoachThe Challenges Of Working With Adult Learners | Featuring Eduro Learning
In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada from Eduro Learning onto the podcast to discuss how Tech Coaches can help provide focused professional development for all adult learners no matter skillset or motivation for learning.
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TeacherCast Educational NetworkThe Challenges Of Working With Adult Learners | Featuring Eduro LearningIn this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada from Eduro Learning onto the podcast to discuss how Tech Coaches can help provide focused professional development for all adult learners no matter skillset or motivation for learning.2019-07-1534 min
Ask The Tech CoachThe Challenges Of Working With Adult Learners | Featuring Eduro LearningIn this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff welcomes Kim Cofino and Clint Hamada from Eduro Learning onto the podcast to discuss how Tech Coaches can help provide focused professional development for all adult learners no matter skillset or motivation for learning.2019-07-1534 min#coachbetterWhat does it mean to be an Instructional Coach? with Clint Hamada & Kim CofinoIn today’s episode Clint and I talk about trends in instructional coaching, particularly in international schools in Asia. In this spotlight we’re talking about what it means to be a coach, and many of the key elements of being a coach today, that perhaps were not a significant part of the role several years ago. Our conversation today was inspired by questions from our #coachbetter facebook group. We’re planning to respond to those questions here on the channel regularly, so please join us or leave a question in the comments below! Full Show Notes Here:2019-06-2651 min#coachbetterCan anyone be coached? with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaIn this episode Clint and Kim are chatting about a question we received in our #coachbetter FB group: Can anyone be coached? They talk about all sorts of critical elements, like school culture, teacher mindset, and the perception of what coaching is (and what it isn’t) in this conversation. They also talk about lots of different ways that coaches can start to have deeper professional conversations with their colleagues. If you’re wondering how to support all the different teachers in your school, this conversation has tons of great ideas to get you started! Full Show Note...2019-05-0825 min#coachbetterOur Coaching Journeys with Kim Cofino and Clint HamadaIn today’s episode, it’s just Kim and Clint because they are super excited about some new developments with this #coachbetter series and they wanted to share a little bit of their coaching experience with you. Full Show Notes https://elpn.edurolearning.com/coachbetter/episode-10/ 2018-11-2043 min#coachbetterWe're All on the Same Team A Librarian's Perspective with Philip WilliamThis week we’re chatting with Philip Williams, Head Librarian at NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand. As a librarian at NIST, Philip is part of the coaching team, so this episode in particular highlights the overlaps of how a modern librarian fits into a culture of coaching at a school. Philip shares lots of great examples of how, even in schools without a coaching team, a librarian can be a stepping stone into building that coaching culture – with librarians as an information literacy coach. Full Show Notes https://elpn.edurolearning.com/coachbetter/episode-6/ 2018-11-1954 min#coachbetterExploring & Understanding Different Coaching Models with Coaches PanelOur awesome panel of expert coaches from around the world are back to help us explore and understand different coaching models! Full Show Notes https://elpn.edurolearning.com/coachbetter/episode-5/ Featured Guests Keri-Lee Beasley: https://twitter.com/klbeasley Ben Sheridan: https://twitter.com/b_sheridan Maggie Hos-McGrane: https://twitter.com/mumbaimaggi Tim Bray: https://twitter.com/tsbray Diana Beabout: https://twitter.com/dianabeabout Your Host Kim Cofino https://twitter.com/mscofino 2018-11-1955 min#coachbetterWe're All on the Same Team A School Leader’s Perspective with Christina BotbylThis week we’re chatting with Christina Botbyl, Director of Curriculum at the American International School of Kuwait. Christina offers us her perspective as a school administrator and shares some of the successful strategies to a build a culture of coaching at AIS Kuwait as well as how instructional coaching supports student learning through teacher development and growth. This was a really deep and thoughtful conversation about coaching with a school leader who is as passionate about coaching as we are! Please note, Clint joins us part way through this episode, so you’re stuck with just Kim for the f...2018-11-1954 min#coachbetterStarting a New School Year with Coaches PanelAnother conversation with our awesome panel of coaching experts. Today’s topics: Back to school as a coach, how do you support your staff? Full Show Notes https://elpn.edurolearning.com/coachbetter/episode-1/ Featured Guests Pana Asasavatana https://twitter.com/panaasavavatana Keri Lee Beasley https://twitter.com/klbeasley Tim Bray https://twitter.com/tsbray Your Hosts Kim Cofino https://twitter.com/mscofino Clint Hamada https://twitter.com/chamada 2018-11-1938 min
The Project Based Awesome PodcastEpisode 2.12: Season 2 Bonus Pod. Interview With Jeff UtechtIn this episode of the Project Based Awesome Podcast, Erin and Chris sit down with Jeff Utecht of www.edurolearning.com to talk about his background, where he sees education moving to in the future, and all things Project Based Awesome
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Some things Erin and Chris discuss in this episode:
Personal anecdotes (1:24)
Tell us about yourself (8:00)
How'd you get into education? (14:22)
How’d you get to where you are now? (17:02)
Top 3 nuggets for teachers getting into the project based thing? (19:00)
What do you miss most about classroom teaching?/Wh...2017-12-0849 min
The Education VanguardKim Cofino On Coaching Teachers and Students | Education Vanguard # 48For most of our time when we heard the word coaching we thought of sports. A woman or a man encouraging and moving an individual or team forward as they worked to perform at their best and earn the most points.Today, as education evolves, including our own specific roles, we see teacher-coaches becoming more popular at schools. But is it the same job as the traditional sports coach?Today I talk with Kim Cofino, a long time learning coach, about the role of coaching, what it takes to be a coach and what success looks like. “Build relationships an...2016-03-0718 min
Gator Radio ExperienceGator Radio Experience Episode 11 - Earthquake in JapanThis broadcast featured Scott Lo and Kim Cofino, two educators who are living and working in Japan. We interviewed them about the massive earthquake that impacted Japan yesterday. The entire Gator Radio family is keeping everyone in Japan in our thoughts throughout this difficult time.
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2009 K-12 Online Conference Video Podcast ChannelGoing Global: Culture Shock, Convergence and the Future of Education by Kim CofinoLooking at daily life in foreign lands reveals a colorful spectrum of inspiring metaphors for the shifts we need to make in education. Often what we may find initially chaotic, disorienting and strange in other countries can actually spark new ways of thinking about teaching and learning. Through the voices of teachers and students from around the world, we’ll examine the unique aptitudes which allow successful expats to thrive in any environment. These are exactly the skills that future students and teachers will need to confidently enter the digital, global, converging, collaborative world of tomorrow – wherever they might be phys...2009-11-3039 min2009 K-12 Online Conference Audio Podcast ChannelGoing Global: Culture Shock, Convergence and the Future of Education by Kim CofinoLooking at daily life in foreign lands reveals a colorful spectrum of inspiring metaphors for the shifts we need to make in education. Often what we may find initially chaotic, disorienting and strange in other countries can actually spark new ways of thinking about teaching and learning. Through the voices of teachers and students from around the world, we’ll examine the unique aptitudes which allow successful expats to thrive in any environment. These are exactly the skills that future students and teachers will need to confidently enter the digital, global, converging, collaborative world of tomorrow – wherever they might be phys...2009-11-3039 min
K12Online08 Audio ChannelConnecting Classrooms Across Continents: Planning and Implementing Globally Collaborative Projects by Kim Cofino and Jen WagnerGlobally collaborative projects are an exciting way to engage your students in authentic learning across continents. Combining a variety of web 2.0 tools can remove the barriers of time and distance to connect your class internationally. Learning to collaborate in an online and inter-cultural environment will clearly be a critical skill for their future. Learn how to develop a successful global collaboration and participate in a real time project with Kim and Jennifer! Although aimed at elementary school, teachers of all levels will find inspiration and practical ideas throughout this video!2008-10-2919 minK12Online08 Video ChannelConnecting Classrooms Across Continents: Planning and Implementing Globally Collaborative Projects by Kim Cofino and Jen WagnerGlobally collaborative projects are an exciting way to engage your students in authentic learning across continents. Combining a variety of web 2.0 tools can remove the barriers of time and distance to connect your class internationally. Learning to collaborate in an online and inter-cultural environment will clearly be a critical skill for their future. Learn how to develop a successful global collaboration and participate in a real time project with Kim and Jennifer! Although aimed at elementary school, teachers of all levels will find inspiration and practical ideas throughout this video!2008-10-2919 min