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Do you ever struggle to get your ideas across? In today's episode, we'll be diving into the world of visual leadership with expert Todd Cherches. He'll share practical tips and frameworks to help you leverage the power of visuals to become a more effective communicator and leader. Tune in and gain valuable insights on how to make your message truly resonate.

Highlights:
The CAP model: Confidence, Assertiveness, and Presence. Effective leaders need all three in the right balance.

The 12 C's of Presence: A framework for developing charisma, confidence, communication, and other qualities that contribute to presence.

The 3 types of power: Positional (from your role), Personal (from your communication skills), and Relational (from your network and relationships).

The Cycle of Learning and Development: A four-quadrant model encompassing emotional, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral aspects of learning.

The Delegation=Decision Making Matrix: Helps decide whether to do a task yourself, delegate, or develop someone else to do it.

The Five Levels of Productivity: From inactive (doing nothing) to super proactive (anticipating future needs).

The Hierarchy of Followership: Ideally, leaders should be liked, admired, respected, and trusted. Trust is the most important, followed by respect, admiration, and then being liked.

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Coaches and leaders, I know that you make a ton of decisions everyday. What would it be like to feel empowered and energized while making them (instead of fristrated and exhausted)? Neuroscience expert Dr. Chris Lee joins this podcast to shed light on how our brains work for and against us when making choices. From overcoming negativity bias to harnessing the power of intuition, Dr. Chris Lee offers actionable tips and strategies to make better decisions and feel more satisfied with the outcomes.

Key points:

• Our brains are wired for survival, not happiness. This can lead to negativity bias and neurological drift, where negative thoughts and memories get worse over time.
• Effective decision-making is a habit. It requires awareness of your triggers, alignment with your goals, and rewarding yourself for making good choices. (Learn the 3-step process)
• Intuition is real, but it's not magic. This is a vital art of decision-making (and feeling satisfied about it). It's a feeling of inspiration or connection to an idea, but it's important to distinguish it from fear-based thoughts.
• Overcoming fear and discomfort: Build your capacity for curiosity (over fear) and taking calculated risks for progress.

So, if you're ready to step into some bold decision-making while feeling satisfied and fulfilled, give this episode a listen.  And remember, embracing the vulnerability it takes to take risks along the way is how we truly make those choices that light us up.

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Ever feel like you're giving the same coaching advice over and over, but nothing changes? This podcast episode could really help! It dives into the "four stages of competence" framework, helping you understand why teachers might be stuck in making progress and how to adapt your approach.

This episode of delves into the four stages of competence framework and how it can be used to guide your teachers' progress.  Becca emphasizes the messiness and complexity of adult learning, encouraging you to consider individual needs and learning styles.

The four stages are:

1. Unconscious incompetence: The individual is unaware they lack the skill.
2. Conscious incompetence: The individual realizes their lack of skill and the potential benefits of learning it.
3. Conscious competence: The individual actively acquires and practices the skill, requiring effort and focus.
4. Unconscious competence: The skill becomes second nature, used intuitively without conscious thought.

Struggling with a tech-averse teacher? They might be blissfully unaware of its potential (unconscious incompetence). Learn how to stop force-feeding strategies and start piquing their curiosity. You will learn strategies to meet the needs of each stage of competence.

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This episode features Beth Sharp, a seasoned instructional coach. Beth shares her personal journey, reflecting on her transition from elementary teacher to coach and the challenges she encountered along the way. One key realization for Beth was the importance of shifting from a "fix-it" mentality to an approach that gave her more energy, time and buy in. This, she discovered, fostered trust and empowered teachers to find their own solutions, leading to deeper learning and lasting change. 

They discuss how coaches can create a safe space for vulnerability and exploration. The episode delves deeper into practical techniques that empower coaches to move beyond simply providing solutions to guiding individuals towards their own powerful discoveries. 

Beth learned how to stop focusing on showing up with advice (which was exhausting) and started to using strategies that allowed her teachers to discover their own answers (some of which she had never thought of). She has increased energy and improved buy in with teachers because of what she discovered.

Want to know more about the course Beth took (The Whole Educator Academy)? Let us know you're interested. We'd LOVE to hear about what you are dealing with in your district and how we can help. Click here to contact us.

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In this discussion, Becca brings in Jenn Maichin as a guest, with an impressive 29-year career pioneering growth mindset work in Mineola (NY) school district. The conversation delves into Academic Mindsets and its four components: Belief in Growth (aka Growth Mindset), Self-Efficacy, Sense of Belonging, and Sense of Meaning and Purpose. If you have been bringing Growth Mindset concepts into your school and have seen very little impact on teacher and student success, you might be missing other Academic Mindsets. As Jenn unpacks each of these elements, you'll gain valuable insights into how to diagnose what is truly missing for students and teachers to not only believe they can achieve, but actually put it into action.

Becca and Jenn masterfully articulate the neuroscience breakdown of how the brain functions with a growth mindset compared to a fixed mindset, which has the potential to dramatically enhance your coaching impact. Jenn specifically shares a creative approach used to teach young children about neuroscience, introducing the "pop, buzz, zap" method to reinforce growth mindset principles in a tangible and engaging manner (which can also help adults understand their own neuroscience).

Tune in to Ep. 70 to find out how you can diagnose your own mindsets, manage perfectionism and empower others to grow their own Growth Mindset (and other Academic Mindsets). In the end, it's not about inspiring them to grow. It's about empowering them to grow!

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Coaches and leaders, get ready to kick back and enjoy a podcast episode that gets a little more relaxed. In this unique episode, Becca flips the script, letting Tami Shaw take the reins and ask some questions. Unwind and delve into the host's preferences, from rom com favorites to a surprising weightloss journey. Beyond the casual banter, the episode imparts invaluable life advice gleaned from personal experiences and parental wisdom. Expect a dose of real talk as the discussion navigates through professional transitions, the significance of human connection in educational leadership, and strategies for overcoming resistance. This episode strikes a harmonious balance between laid-back conversation and substantive professional insights, creating a unique opportunity to glean insights from Becca’s journey along with gaining practical strategies for navigating the challenges of coaching and leadership.

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Unlock the power of clear agreements and foster trust with this enlightening podcast episode featuring Brendalyn King, an executive leadership coach with extensive experience in education. Join Becca and Brendalyn as they delve into the often-overlooked world of agreements and the pivotal role they play in effective leadership and coaching. Discover actionable steps, practical tips, and proven strategies to navigate the complexities of agreements, both explicit and implicit. Brendalyn highlights the significance of making implicit agreements explicit and shares the practical benefits of clarity, helping you sidestep misinterpretations and misunderstandings.

In this episode, you'll gain practical advice on creating transparent agreements, overcoming communication challenges, and recognizing the signs of agreement breakdowns. Explore the importance of pausing for awareness, capturing agreements, and the power of setting promises with clear deadlines ("by when"). These valuable insights empower educational coaches and leaders to enhance their communication, build trust, and establish a culture of accountability within their organizations. Don't miss the opportunity to access a free PDF resource that deepens your understanding of agreements and offers additional guidance. Elevate your leadership skills and revolutionize your approach to coaching with this podcast.

Brendalyn's Info and Resources:
Free PDF Download (specify The Whole Educator Podcast)
3:37 Video here from Conscious Leader Group that expands on agreements (and more!)
The 2024 Programs from Bhavana Learning Group
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Join Becca and Whitney Triplett for an insightful episode where they discuss a Response to Coaching Intervention tool, created by Whitney and designed specifically for instructional coaches and leaders. This transformative tool offers practical support in five distinct tiers, catering to the specific coaching and guidance needs of teachers. Throughout this conversation, Becca and Whitney emphasize that the Response to Coaching Intervention tool is all about empowerment and motivation, steering clear of labels or judgments. By addressing resistance and focusing on individualized support, instructional coaches and leaders can not only help educators improve their teaching skills but also foster a sense of professional growth.

This tool serves as a valuable resource, equipping instructional coaches and leaders with concrete actions they can take to enhance their abilities and support their school communities effectively.

FREE DOWNLOADS:
Response to Coaching Intervention Tool
Levels of Resistance Tool

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In this episode, Becca and Sean Bennett dive into the pivotal role of self-awareness and the Predictive Index (PI) assessment tool in fostering a cohesive leadership team. Sean recounts his journey into school leadership, highlighting early role ambiguity that led to frustration and inefficiency among administrators.

The episode underscores the helpfulness of the Predictive Index in identifying team imbalances, providing valuable insights into self-perception and collaboration dynamics. Sean's realization about the impact of adaptability and flexibility offers a compelling lesson for leaders. Learn how tools like the Predictive Index can empower leaders to establish clearer structures and an environment that unleashes team innovation and out of the box problem solving. Tune in to witness the transformative potential of self-awareness and data-driven insights for building high-performing, harmonious leadership teams.

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In this episode, Becca engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kelli Crain and Jill Hoda, State Literacy Coordinators for the Mississippi State Department of Education. As Mississippi garners national recognition for its pioneering strides in education and literacy, Kelli and Jill generously share their invaluable insights and strategies for achieving that success. They stress the importance of practical coaching and give you some solid advice to make it work smoothly. Plus, they highlight how building trust and strong relationships is the first crucial step in being an effective coach. It's all about creating a culture of trust and teamwork among educators, principals, and superintendents.

Here are some key highlights from the episode:
1. Clarify Roles: Define clear roles for coaches and administrators to uphold coaching integrity.
2. Embrace Coaching Growth: Acknowledge the rising importance of coaching in education and invest in instructional leader professional development.
3. Reflective Listening: Use reflective listening to aid teachers in problem-solving and growth.
4. Active Professional Development: Ensure that statewide professional development translates into action, not idle knowledge.
5. Clear Communication: Prioritize clear and direct communication for effective problem-solving.

While this episode may run a bit longer, trust me, it's brimming with valuable tips, insights, actionable steps, and concrete advice that makes it an essential listen. Kelly and Jill offer a roadmap for building a successful coaching culture and supporting teacher development. Dive deeper into each topic and enhance your coaching practices by tuning in!

Additional Info From Mississippi Dept of Ed:
MS Dept of Ed Literacy Resources
Strong Readers Website

One of the things Jill and Kelli mentioned after we finished recording was the importance of the Family Nights to their success. Below is a blurb about those evenings:

Regional Family Night:
The Mississippi Department of Education announces its Fall series of regional meetings across the state for families of students in kindergarten through grade 3.  At the meetings, families will receive an overview of the state law concerning literacy and assessment, as well as strategies that can be used at home to help students improve their reading skills.  The state law, known as the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA), focuses on prevention and intervention to help children develop the reading skills required for 4th grade.  Family engagement is also a critical component of students’ reading success.

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In this podcast episode, Becca engages in a conversation with Dr. Melissa Bonds, a highly experienced education leader, Director of a doctoral program and consultant. Melissa discusses various aspects of supporting new teachers and concrete tips and strategies to meet differing need throughout the school year. She starts by acknowledging the wide ranging definition of a "new teacher." She emphasizes the need to treat each new teacher as an individual with unique strengths and experiences, rather than making assumptions based on their background.

The conversation delves into the concept of the destructive "shoulds" in teacher leadership, where Melissa highlights the common misconception that new teachers should already possess certain skills or knowledge. She advocates for a more personalized approach, recognizing each new teacher's specific needs and providing tailored support (and tells you how). This podcast episode provides valuable insights into the complexities of supporting new teachers and offers actionable strategies for improving teacher retention and success in the education field.

Dr. Melissa Bond's info:
New Teacher Guide Book (free download)
Facebook
Phone: 888-978-4736
Website: www.jmjconsulting2.com
Schedule a meeting

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In this conversation with the very knowledgeable Dr. Afiya Fredericks, an expert in growth mindset (works with Carol Dweck), you'll learn the elements to building an unshakable growth mindset culture. Imagine a school where teachers embody the growth mindset in every classroom. The building of that culture starts NOW!

Discover how to:

• Sets the standard for growth within your team.
• Create an environment where open dialogue, feedback, and embracing mistakes are at the heart of progress.
• Align your leadership approaches with the growth mindset revolution to drive consistent excellence.
• Uncover how scheduled feedback sessions must happen to empower your coaching culture.
• Learn the necessity of leaders being in the unknown (and I know you LOVE knowing) and being transparent about learning new things.

Coaches and leaders, tap into the boundless potential of a growth mindset culture that impacts teacher empowerment, resilience, and innovative thinking.

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Becca Silver is back with a special guest, Dr. Christi Roberts, and they're unpacking an invaluable coaching tool: "Noticing and Wondering." Dive into a conversation that revolves around fostering genuine connections with educators and building a foundation of trust. Discover how "Noticing" and "Wondering" statements revolutionize coaching conversations, helping educators uncover their own solutions and ideas for improvement. 

Learn how this approach enhances coaching conversations, promotes collaboration, and cultivates a culture of continuous growth in the classroom. Becca and Christi demonstrate how to use Noticing and Wondering as they role play and debrief the importance of each step.

This tool is invaluable from shifting from a formal coaching cycle to a relationship-based coaching conversation that is purely focused on growth and strengthens trust and coaching relationships. Listen in on the unexpected results coaches cause as they practice Noticing and Wondering with their spouses and friends as well!

FULL SHOW NOTES

Dr. Christi Roberts' Info:
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In this captivating podcast episode, Becca dives into an intriguing conversation with Chanavia Patterson, affectionately known as Principal Patterson, on the powerful concept of "listening for what's not being said" in school culture. Discover the secrets behind understanding underlying messages, emotions, and nonverbal cues to foster a thriving school climate and increase teacher retention. From active and reflective listening techniques to creating open communication spaces and the game-changing impact of creating your very own advisory council, Principal Patterson shares invaluable insights to transform your leadership approach. Uncover the essence of school culture, far beyond the tangible, as her wisdom sparks inspiration for exceptional educational leadership to elevate your school's culture, communication practices and teacher retention.

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Feel free to contact me directly with any questions or feedback: becca@thewholeeducator.com.

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Intentional dialogue helps create a safe container for discussing sensitive or challenging topics. We must retrain our brains and nervous systems to regulate negative reactions and think calmly. When we react defensively or place blame on others, it creates a lack of safety and trust.

Intentional dialogue doesn't require vulnerability but allows for sharing that transforms team effectiveness, cohesion and resilience. It helps leaders become more effective coaches by helping them show up as their best selves and understand others without judgment (and we ALL have judgements). Dive into intentional dialogue with Becca and Paul Engle and get inspired with real-life examples in this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator. Free downloadable Intentional Dialogue PDF below!

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Did you know your leadership effectiveness is directly related to your ability to sit with discomfort? Sometimes, staying busy keeps us from being present with uncomfortable situations and thoughts. Here's the undeniable reality:
You will face uncomfortable situations.
You will get BUSY.
You will have to make tough decisions.
You will make mistakes.
How can you still make an impact?

 In this episode, Becca shares about her recent "yoga incident" and the invaluable leadership lessons she learned from it. Learn more about how to grow your discomfort tolerance, embrace challenges, and lead with resilience by tuning into the conversation Becca has with Brendan Coffey in this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator.

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You can't truly grow and improve as a coach or leader... unless you actively engage in regular and meaningful reflection.
Reflection is essential for coaches and leaders, especially at the end of the year.
Many coaches don't reflect effectively because they're biased, too busy, or just think it's a waste of time.
When you reflect effectively, you figure out what actually works and what strategies lead to success.
Reflection promotes accountability, trust, and high-functioning teams.
When teams don't reflect, you end up with “false harmony”, missed opportunities, and loss of credibility.
Conflict and storming are essential for team growth and improvement.
Asking the right questions is crucial for meaningful reflection.
Are you reflecting enough?
Learn more about reflection and specific questions to ask as a coach or leader in this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator.

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In this episode of Coaching the Whole Educator, Dutchess Maye and Becca discuss feelings and where they belong in coaching. They talk about strategies to self-regulate emotions, how to express feelings in healthy ways, and the importance of expressing and processing emotions. Dutchess and Becca explain how burnout is related to self regulation and give practical tips for getting through cycles of burnout. They also discuss where feelings belong in coaching and leading; specifically where feelings belong in the relationship between coaches and leaders with their educators. This episode leaves you with clear cut strategies you can apply today in your coaching and leadership to increase your impact.

Dutchess Maye Info
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In this episode, Becca and Charlie Lyons discuss human motivation. They clearly explain the reasons why we should care about human motivation when working with educators. Causes of human motivation and exactly how it impacts teachers are discussed along with practical tips on how to use motivation to increase teacher retention and reduce resistance. Specific needs all humans have and strategies to figure out and respond in healthy ways to these needs for teachers are given. This episode leaves you with meaningful self evaluation questions you can use to broaden your impact as a leader.

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In this episode, Becca and Dr. Orbé-Austin discuss the details of imposter syndrome. They talk about imposter syndrome as a cycle, what it looks and feels like, and how to identify imposter syndrome in yourself. Becca and Dr. Orbé-Austin give examples of triggers and specifically what to do when you are triggered and fall into feeling like you are a fraud. They are discuss what this looks like in schools as well as questions to help you self reflect and discover the root of your own imposter syndrome. After this episode, you will be able to clearly recognize the symptoms of imposter syndrome and gain strategies to stop letting imposter syndrome diminish your impact as a leader.

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