Episode Title: The Power of a Coach’s Mindset in Education
🎙 Guest: Coach Carlos Johnson
📅 Host: John Mihalyo

Episode Overview

In this episode of The Catholic School Leaders Podcast, John Mihalyo sits down with Coach Carlos Johnson, an educator, consultant, and author of Power Engage, to discuss the transformative impact of a coach’s mindset in teaching and leadership.

Carlos believes that every teacher should be a coach—not just an instructor, but a mentor who builds relationships, fosters trust, and helps students find their "why." With real-life examples, research-backed strategies, and infectious energy, Carlos shares how educators can engage students deeply, inspire lifelong learning, and create school cultures that thrive.

Whether you're a Catholic school principal, teacher, or administrator, this episode will help you rethink how relationships impact student success—and how you can harness a coach’s mindset to transform your school community.

Key Topics Covered:

✅ The Coach’s Mindset – Why teachers must go beyond instruction and mentor students like a coach.
✅ The One Thing Concept – How focusing on one key area can make everything else easier or unnecessary.
✅ The Power of Relationships – Why learning is a human experience, and why relationships must come first.
✅ Helping Students Find Their "Why" – Strategies to connect lessons to students' lives and goals.
✅ Project-Based Learning – How making education hands-on and relevant boosts engagement and retention.
✅ Avoiding Burnout – Why teachers and leaders need support, mentorship, and professional connections.

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Resources & Links:

🔹 Connect with Coach Carlos Johnson: carlosjohnson.org
🔹 Check out Power Engage by Carlos Johnson on Amazon

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Final Takeaway

Education isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about building relationships and helping students discover their purpose. By adopting a coach’s mindset, educators can inspire, engage, and truly transform their students' lives.

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