Coaching in Education Podcast Series

Welcome to the latest episode of the CoachED Conversations podcast series.
In this episode, hosts Richard Reid and Dan Steele delve deep into the art of building coaching cultures in educational settings. As the academic year begins in many countries, this timely discussion sheds light on the significance of fostering an environment where coaching thrives.
Join Richard and Dan as they explore essential strategies and insights to enhance your coaching practices.
 
Helpful resources mentioned in this episode:
Ron Ritchart's Cultures of Thinking
GCI Insights Magazine - November 2023

In this episode of the Coaching in Education Podcast, we continue our Stories from the Coaches series with a conversation about new beginnings.
Following our recent reflective episode with Penny Verdich as she approaches retirement, this episode turns toward the future, introducing two of Growth Coaching International's newest Senior Consultants: Dean Clayden in Shanghai and Sarah Cole in Singapore.
Together, we explore the journeys that brought Dean and Sarah into coaching from their early careers in teaching and leadership, to the moments that shaped their coaching practice and philosophy. They share what they've learned about building trust, supporting wellbeing and creating coaching-informed cultures in diverse, international education settings.
Dean reflects on his research into positive psychology coaching and teacher wellbeing, including insights from his work Start with the Heart, while Sarah speaks about designing learning experiences that are grounded in curiosity, care and real-world application. This conversation is less about roles and titles and more about values, purpose and the human side of coaching. It offers thoughtful reflections on what coaching can make possible for educators, leaders and school communities and what Dean and Sarah hope to contribute as they begin this next chapter of their work with GCI.
Whether you're a coach, a school leader, or simply curious about the power of meaningful conversations in education, this episode invites you to pause, reflect and consider what it means to lead and coach with intention.

In this heartfelt Stories from the Coaches episode of the Coaching in Education podcast, Richard Reid speaks with Penny Verdich — a highly respected educator, principal, coach, and Senior Consultant with Growth Coaching International. With more than four decades of leadership experience in NSW schools, Penny shares the key moments that shaped her coaching journey, her passion for professional learning and the profound impact she has had on school and system leaders across the state. As she prepares for retirement, Penny offers wisdom, insights and inspiration for everyone invested in developing leadership capacity and fostering meaningful professional conversations. A warm celebration of a career dedicated to helping others grow.

In this episode of the Coaching in Education Podcast, host Richard Reid is joined by Brett Horton (Head of School Performance), Trudi Lucas (Head of Future Education Initiatives) from Brisbane Catholic Education and Dr. Jim Knight from the Instructional Coaching Group. Together, they explore BCE's bold vision for system-wide improvement, the power of partnership and how instructional coaching is being embedded across more than 140 schools to strengthen teaching, leadership and learning outcomes. Discover how BCE is shaping a culture of growth and collaboration and why coaching is at the heart of their journey toward better outcomes for every student.

What happens when a school makes coaching central to its leadership culture? In this episode, Richard Reid speaks with Dr Adrian Camm, Principal of Westbourne Grammar in Melbourne, about the school's journey in embedding coaching across staff and leadership. Adrian shares the wins, the challenges and the profound impact coaching has had on communication, collaboration and student wellbeing. If you're a school leader curious about making the shift towards a coaching approach to leadership – this episode is for you.