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Do you ever feel like the start of every school year is like starting over from scratch? That all the work you did in the previous year to build a coaching culture needs to start again, anew every year? It. Gets. Exhausting. Doesn't it? That's what Kim addresses in this #coachbetter Quick Tips episode - and what to do about it!

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Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

Read more from Kim: all books & articles

In this first #coachbetter episode for Season 8, we're talking about the difference between coaching and the role of the coach - and the 3 things all coaches (and coaching programs) need to thrive - not just survive - the school year. While we often talk about the work of coaches, the practice of coaching is what this show is all about.

Find the show notes for this episode here.

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• Our website: coachbetter.tv
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Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
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Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

Read more from Kim: all books & articles

For the tenth and final episode in the series, the topic is Looking Back to Move Forward as an Instructional Coach - a collaborative #coachbetter quick tips with Kim and Diana together . This episode focuses on the importance of reflection to help you prepare for the next academic year. The whole series has been about reflecting on your practice and this one will set you up for an annual process every academic year.

If you enjoy this episode, and you're curious about the others, please go back and listen to the rest of the series to learn about the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching so you can reflect on the Clarity, Consistency and Community you have in your coaching practice and program.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

The topic for the ninth episode in this series is Embracing Your Informal Leadership as an Instructional Coach. This episode focuses on the essential mindset shift that educators need to make when moving into an instructional coaching role.

If you enjoy this episode, you'll love the previous episodes. Go back and listen so you can refresh your coaching practice following the three phases of the Thrive Model: Clarity, Consistency and Community.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

For the eighth episode in this series, the topic is 5 Reasons Instructional Coaches are Essential in Schools. This episode focuses on the essential mindset shift that educators need to make when moving into an instructional coaching role.

If you enjoy this episode, you'll love the previous episodes. Go back and listen so you can refresh your coaching practice following the three phases of the Thrive Model: Clarity, Consistency and Community.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

For the seventh episode in this series, the topic is 6 Strategies to Build Relationships with ALL Teachers. This episode focuses on the third phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Community. To make sure you're getting all phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

The topic for the sixth episode in this series is 5 Ways to Build a Coaching Culture. This episode focuses on the third phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Community. To make sure you're getting all phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

For the fifth episode of this series, our topic is Asking Just the Right Questions as an Instructional Coach. This episode focuses on the second phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Consistency. To make sure you're getting all phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

The topic of episode 4 is the Top 5 Elements for an Effective Instructional Coaching Conversation. This episode focuses on the second phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Consistency. To learn about all three phases of the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here

The topic of our third episode is 3 Ways to Find Clarity in Your Instructional Coaching Role featuring one of our amazing The Coach Mentors, Diana Beabout. This episode focuses on the first phase of Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: Clarity

For more about the series, and to get some background on the Thrive Model, please listen to the previous episodes.

This series is an opportunity for you to reflect on your current practice as well as look ahead and consider opportunities for growth. You'll notice, as you listen, that we're following the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching: with episodes on clarity, consistency, and community, so you can refresh your practice on all three elements.

Download our free companion guide & workbook that aligns with this series at edurolearning.com/refresh

*If you're interested in learning more about Eduro Learning's Thrive Coaching Certificate program, click here. And to join the waitlist for our 2026-27 cohort, click here.

Let's Connect:

• Our website: coachbetter.tv
• EduroLearning on LinkedIn
• EduroLearning on Instagram
• EduroLearning on YouTube
• Subscribe to our weekly newsletter
• Join our #coachbetter Facebook group

Learn with Kim

• Explore our courses for coaches
• Watch a FREE workshop

Articles from Kim

• 3 Innovative Instructional Coaching Models (Edutopia)
• How Instructional Coaches Can Balance Confidentiality and Accountability (Edutopia)
• When We Invest in Coaches, We Invest in Teachers (The Learning Professional, Learning Forward)

Books & Chapters from Kim:

• Finding Your Path as a Woman in School Leadership (book)
• Fostering a Culture of Growth and Belonging: The Multi-Faceted Impact of Instructional Coaching in International Schools (chapter)
• All of Kim's articles can be found here