Butler's International Coaching Federation certified coaches, Kavitha Kailasam and Christa Doty, discuss their approach to developmental coaching. Learn how your organization can use coaching to strengthen your workforce!

This conversation explores the topic of tribal child welfare coaching. The guests, Summer Purdom and Taryn Anquoe, discuss the definition of coaching, the benefits of coaching in child welfare, and how coaching helps prepare leaders and supervisors for difficult conversations with staff. They also delve into the importance of relationships and connection in Native communities and how coaching is adapted for working within tribal child welfare organizations.

This episode is the second in a two-part series that explores challenges and opportunities for the early childhood workforce. This conversation will look at what the state of Colorado is doing to support and expand a diverse, quality, and well-compensated early childhood workforce. Our host, Kavitha Kailasam is joined by Dr. Lisa Roy, who is the first executive director of the new Colorado Department of Early Childhood, which launched in 2022.

Welcome to B-Connected, a Butler Institute podcast series where we explore the intersection between early childhood, child welfare, behavioral health, and tribal initiatives. The goal is to help strengthen the well-being of children, youth, families, and communities. We’ll be discussing key issues, research, and innovative practices for the human services field. Join our monthly conversation as we explore these exciting topics.

The early care and education sector is experiencing a nationwide workforce crisis. There aren’t enough qualified teachers to meet the needs of children and families, and teacher compensation plays a prominent role. This episode of B-Connected focuses on the early childhood workforce, their challenges, and the crucial role they play in the development and well-being of young children. The conversation explores the wide variety of roles and professions, the complexity of the early childhood education system, and the various pathways to becoming an early childhood educator.