Elena addresses one of the most challenging aspects of coaching—navigating confidentiality within an organization. Through a role-play conversation with a school administrator, she demonstrates how to approach situations where a teacher's performance negatively impacts students while maintaining confidentiality. 

This conversation is part of our Learning Library skill session, Updating Admin on a Struggling Teacher. 

Notable moments: 

00:45 Role Play: Addressing Concerns with an Administrator

02:12 Discussing Classroom Observations

04:51 Balancing Confidentiality and Support

16:01 Debriefing the Role Play

21:21 Resources for Coaches

Opportunities for continued learning: 

• Learning Library and Transformational Coaching PLC: December Skill Session Updating Admin on a Struggling Teacher  
• Attend a The Art of Transformational Coaching workshop with Elena 
• Read Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching 
• Become a Bright Morning Member 
• Become a Friend of the Podcast  

Reflection questions: 

• What did Elena do prior to this conversation that allowed it to be successful? 
• What understandings regarding confidentiality are in place between coach and admin in your organization?
• What questions or next steps does this conversation prompt for you? 

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