Building community in schools through instructional coaching. Wherever you are in your coaching journey, we can support you! Hosted by Kim Cofino, the #coachbetter podcast features inspiring interviews; case studies with coaches; real-life coaching calls; and quick strategic tips that you can put into practice immediately. We turn inspiration into practical reality so you get the clarity you need to move forward confidently - for you as an individual coach and for your coaching program in your school. New episodes every Wednesday!
Recent Episodes
Navigating the Hidden Mental Load for Instructional Coaches with Kim Cofino and Diana Beabout
3 Mar 2026
Stepping into Your Leadership with Fran Prolman
24 Feb 2026
Making Instructional Coaching Sustainable with Ellen and Bruce Eisenberg
17 Feb 2026
CASE STUDY: Bridging the Gap Between Professional Learning & Classroom Action with Sarah Tudge
10 Feb 2026
The Difference Between a Coaching Mindset & Coaching Program
3 Feb 2026
Finding the Line Between Appraisal & Growth with Lindsay Prendergast
27 Jan 2026
Creating a Culture of Coaching – Before Hiring Coaches with Leigh Miller
20 Jan 2026
CASE STUDY: Growing as an Educator Through Instructional Coaching with Getting Started and The Coach Graduate, Ana Cristina Lopez
13 Jan 2026
Coaching is Not Mandatory with Kaitlyn Pettinga
9 Dec 2025
Intentionally Inclusive Practices for Instructional Coaches and Educational Leaders with Margaret Park
2 Dec 2025
Data Dashboards for a Strong Coach - Admin Partnership with Andrew Ranson
25 Nov 2025
A Case Study: Moving from Classroom to Coach with Angela Mee Lee
18 Nov 2025
The Importance of Creating a Coaching Culture with Steve Barkley
11 Nov 2025
Coaching the Person, Not the Problem with Reem Labib Tyson
4 Nov 2025
Confidentiality with Transparency: Separating Growth from Evaluation with Kim Cofino
28 Oct 2025
A Case Study: Finding Her Path to Instructional Coaching with Andrea Goodrich
21 Oct 2025
Why Hire Coaches with Jim Laney & Sara Brodhead
14 Oct 2025
Coaching for Impact, Not Activity with Donna Spangler
7 Oct 2025
8 Red Flags to Avoid When Building a Coaching Program with Diana Beabout
1 Oct 2025
The True Impact of Coaching: A Coach & Coaching Partner Case Study with Nikki Hume & Amber
24 Sep 2025
3 Tips to Make Coaching Successful with Diane Sweeney
16 Sep 2025
Building Communities of Hope Through Instructional Coaching with Elin Kelsey & Ivy Yan
9 Sep 2025
Building Teacher Agency Through Coaching Conversations with Kim Cofino
2 Sep 2025
Season 7 Intro: Hot Topics in Instructional Coaching Across the Globe
26 Aug 2025
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (10): Looking Back to Move Forward 2025
19 Aug 2025
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (09):Mindset: Embracing Your Informal Leadership as an Instructional Coach 2025
12 Aug 2025
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (08): 5 Reasons Instructional Coaches are so Essential in Schools 2025
5 Aug 2025
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (07): 6 Ways to Build Coaching Relationships with ALL Teachers 2025
29 Jul 2025
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (06): 5 Ways to Build a Coaching Culture 2025
22 Jul 2025
Refresh Your Coaching Practice Series (05): Asking Just the Right Questions as an Instructional Coach 2025
