Welcome to episode 166 of the Leader of Learning Podcast. In this episode, our host Dan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Becca Silver, founder and CEO of The Whole Educator. Together, they explore the intricacies of addressing resistance to change in professional development, particularly in the field of education. Becca shares her expertise in the neuroscience behind habit formation and discusses strategies for empowering educators to overcome resistance. The episode delves into the importance of trust, active listening, and celebrating small wins to create a supportive environment for educators.

Guest Information:
Becca Silver is the founder and CEO of The Whole Educator and host of the podcast Coaching the Whole Educator. She is a highly energetic and knowledgeable trainer who approaches leadership development with coaching skills and strategies that get at the root cause of ineffectiveness and burnout. Becca is a former educator, instructional coach, life coach and performance coach. Currently, she consults in a variety of states nationally and internationally working with instructional coaches and all levels of school, district and state-wide leadership. Her work focuses on helping coaches and leaders better support teachers, increasing job satisfaction, retention, resilience and growth.

Episode Resources:
Becca's Website
Becca’s Free Resources
Understanding Resistance to Change Blog Post

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