I’m an international school organisational coach and podcaster learning with teachers and leaders across the globe
About Shane
As an Organisational Coach for international schools, I help leaders drive meaningful change from the inside out. Through tailored coaching and strategic models, I help schools transform not just leadership skills but their entire organisation. My approach is evidence-based and personalised, designed to tackle your unique challenges and opportunities. Whether it's through The International School Leadership Academy, the Global Ed Leaders Podcast, or one-on-one coaching, I provide the tools and community you need to make a sustainable impact in international education.
I live, work, and podcast in Shanghai, China. I’m always up for collaborating with other like-minded leaders, so if you have ideas, suggestions or ways we can work together, get in touch.
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Jim and Shane are joined by Trista Hollweck
Summary
In this episode of Coaching Done Well, hosts Shane and Jim are joined by Trista Hollweck, an expert in coaching and mentoring in education. They discuss the importance of coaching done well and what it looks like in practice. Trista emphasizes the value of coaching as a positive and energizing experience that is worth doing. They also explore the concept of accompaniment, where coaches walk alongside their coachees, providing support and guidance without taking over. The conversation highlights the impact of coaching on professional growth, community building, and retention in the education profession.
Takeaways
Coaching done well is a positive and energizing experience that is worth doing.
Accompaniment is a key aspect of coaching, where coaches walk alongside their coachees, providing support and guidance without taking over.
Coaching has a valuable impact on professional growth, community building, and retention in the education profession.
Coaching should create a safe space for reflection, deep thinking, and honest sharing of experiences.
Coaching should have a clear goal and a sense of momentum, moving from point A to point B.
Coaching should foster a sense of belonging and connection, creating a network of support and learning.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
03:34 Trista's Background and Interest in Coaching
08:32 Defining Coaching Done Well
17:03 Coaching as a Thought Sanctuary
20:15 The Pace of Coaching in Education
23:40 The Value of Walking Alongside in Coaching
27:15 Coaching's Impact on Teacher Retention
31:55 What a School Looks and Sounds Like When People Walk Beside Each Other
38:38 Closing Thoughts and Reflections