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
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Strengths-Based Coaching: Episode 291
If you’re ready to move beyond fixing problems and start coaching in a way that builds trust and motivation, this episode is for you. Elena walks you through how to shift into a strengths-based stance, shares how it transformed her coaching conversations, and offers a three-part ... Show More
9m 22s
Apr 27
Spheres of Influence: Episode 290
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or powerless in the face of things you can’t change, this episode is for you. Elena introduces the Spheres of Influence framework—a powerful tool to help coaches and leaders move from frustration to empowered action.Keep learning: Join the Co ... Show More
8m 8s
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
<p dir="ltr">Are you feeling stuck in old patterns and looking for a way to move forward?</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, I sit down with Lee Harris to talk about the shift happening in 2025 and how we can navigate it with more ease. We explore why thi ... Show More
