Our topic for episode 1 is Growing a Thriving Coaching Culture: Introducing the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching. This episode shares an overview of the Thrive Model for Sustainable Instructional Coaching that will set the stage for all other episodes in this series.

Kim developed the Thrive Model after a decade of working with coaches and school leaders around the world. It brings together all of her own experience as an instructional coach, as well as the experiences of her clients, and all the expert guests she's interviewed on this podcast.

We use this model to structure all of our courses for coaches, and in particular The Coach Certificate and Mentorship Program. You'll get an overview of the model in this series, and how the three elements of Clarity, Consistency and Community can be used to develop and refine your individual coaching practice and your coaching program in your school.

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.

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Learn with Kim

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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