Standardized testing season is upon us, and that means you’re likely to experience some big feelings in your schools and coaching conversations. In this episode, Elena demonstrates how you can skillfully coach a teacher to consider how they want to approach this season. Notable moments: 01:26 Role Play Setup 03:18 Diving into the Role Play 05:56 Exploring ... Show More
Jul 2025
411: Coaching Confessions: Celebrate the Cringe in Your Coaching Journey
JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson shared personal anecdotes from their coaching careers, discussing initial successes, humorous mistakes, and impactful learning experiences. They reflected on how their coaching philosophies evolved from a naive, highly intense approach to a more balan ... Show More
40m 16s
Jun 2025
246. Ryan Leak | How to Work with Complicated People
The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Ryan Leak, author of How to Work with Complicated People: Strategies for Effective Collaboration with (Nearly) Anyone.Ryan is a New York Times bestselling author, executive coa ... Show More
36m 52s
Aug 2022
Episode 31: Funky Flamingo Friday with Dave Schmittou
Dave Schmittou: As an educator for more than two decades, Dave has earned a reputation for being a disruptor of the status quo, an innovator, and a change agent. Having served as a classroom teacher, school-based administrator, central office director, and professor of Educationa ... Show More
52m 20s