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As a school leader, you’re constantly pulled in different directions, and it can be difficult to find time to reflect on your work. On this episode of The Coaching Podcast, Dr. Jill Brown joins me to discuss what it means to be a reflective leader. We talk about the importance of self-awareness, how to reflect on your coaching work, and questions to ask yourself. She shares the four steps to take when facing hard truths and how to use data when reflecting on leadership. Listen now! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show Notes Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

Instructional coaching is all about building relationships. So, what can you do if you fall into a negative coaching pattern with a teacher? In this episode, I share my best tips for breaking a negative coaching pattern and creating better relationships with your team. Learn to recognize negative patterns, shift the conversation, and build trust with teachers. This episode is full of valuable insights and actionable advice to improve your coaching practice. Listen now! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

Today we are celebrating 100 episodes! For this special show, I’m doing something different. My good friend Laura turns the tables on me and is the one asking the questions. We talk about my teaching and coaching experiences, classroom management tips, my favorite podcasts and books, building relationships with teachers, and so much more. This episode is for you if you want to learn more about me and my journey as an instructional coach. Join us for this fun and informative interview. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

It can be hard to focus on your coaching work when you have so many other responsibilities at school. On this coaching call episode, I talk with Courtney Staley about productivity and time management for coaches. Courtney and I discuss ideas for collaborative planning, defining your coaching role, and micro coaching. If you are an instructional coach looking for ways to be more productive and impactful in your role, this episode is for you! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Ready to rethink your to-do list? On this episode, Kendra Adachi of The Lazy Genius Collective joins me to talk about how to run your life with more joy and less stress. During the interview, Kendra provides tips for managing your time and the steps coaches can take to figure out what matters most. She shares the magic question you should be asking yourself and how to conquer decision fatigue. Learn how to build the right morning routines and why you need to be more compassionate with yourself. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros

Productivity and time management are enormous challenges for instructional coaches. Kierra of Miss Unconventional joins me to discuss how coaches can manage their busy schedules while reclaiming their time, energy, and attention. We chat about gaining clarity, setting boundaries, and conquering your chaos. She shares her powerful goal-setting formula and strategies for becoming a more purposeful coach. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Do you find it hard to say no? As an instructional coach, there are times when it's necessary to say no to protect your time and energy. On this episode of The Coaching Podcast, we discuss 3 times to say no. Learn how to say no without the guilt. If you feel overwhelmed and need help setting coaching boundaries, this podcast is for you. Listen now! -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Coaching during the pandemic has not been easy. Teachers had to do things never done before, often with little training. On this episode of The Coaching Podcast, I talk with a middle school instructional coach about supporting teachers in in-person and virtual teaching. We discuss ideas for identifying teachers' needs and building trust. Listen to this coaching call to learn how to define your coaching role and ways to use a coaching menu. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Virtual learning provided students, teachers, and instructional coaches with access to lots of new technology. While remote learning was far from perfect, there are things we learned that can be brought back to the classroom. On this episode, I share five tech tools for coaching in-person and virtually. Listen to get practical ideas for how to use technology when coaching teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Flipped learning is an innovative approach to teaching that flips the traditional classroom model on its head. In a flipped classroom, students watch video lectures at home and come to class ready to engage in hands-on activities. Belu and Gi from The Teaching Touch join me to talk all about flipped learning. They explain the benefits and misconceptions of flipping a classroom. We discuss the best tools and how coaches can support teachers using this blended learning model. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

What were the lessons learned from virtual teaching? How can we use them for in-person learning? On this episode, Michael Singletary from Principal Teacher Co. joins me to discuss how to purposefully transition from remote to in-person learning. Michael shares why going slow and staying focused is best when introducing new technology. She also gives us ideas for how coaches can help teachers shift from online to in-person teaching without adding more work. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

What does a school-wide approach to SEL look like on campus? Haley O'Connor of Teaching with Haley joins me on this episode to talk about how a school-wide approach to social-emotional learning can support students, teachers, and coaches. We discuss the components of CASEL’s social-emotional learning framework and the benefits of SEL for all. Listen to the episode to find out Haley’s tips for how instructional coaches can start using SEL with the teachers today. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Teacher burnout is a big problem in education! Instructional coaches can play a role in supporting teacher mental health by providing resources and tools to help them manage the stress of teaching. Danna Thomas of Happy Teacher Revolution joins me on this episode to discuss coach and teacher mental health. We talk about tips and tools to assist you in advancing mental health awareness and self-care on your campus. Listen to get ideas for what you can do to promote teacher well-being. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Do you have trouble setting coaching boundaries? On this episode, Caitlin Peay Smith of How to Get Away with Teaching joins me to talk about why establishing limits makes you a better instructional coach. We discuss ways to set boundaries and how modeling them helps teachers. Tune in to learn how to set boundaries and say no without feeling guilty. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B InstagramBuzzing with Ms. B TpTThe Coaching Podcast Show NotesCoffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

As an instructional coach, I've been through all the feels. Coaching emotions range from happiness and excitement to frustration and stress. On this episode, I describe some common feelings experienced during instructional coaching work. I give you strategies for managing them and discuss one of my favorite methods for adding joy to my day. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee and Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

When teachers ask for coaching support, they are more likely to be invested in the results. So how can you get teachers to initiate coaching cycles? On this episode, I explain how to create a coaching culture that encourages teachers to ask for the support they need. I share ideas for getting teachers to initiate coaching cycles. This episode is for you if you want practical strategies that engage teachers in the instructional coaching cycle. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Coaching teacher teams can be tricky. There are group dynamics at play that instructional coaches may not have control over. On this episode, Greg Deutmeyer from the Instructional Coaching Corner Podcast joins me to talk about working with teams of teachers. We discuss how to establish positive relationships and some of the common challenges when facilitating teams. Tune in to get tips for supporting collaboration on teacher teams. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Instructional coaches must be thoughtful and ensure the coaching provided is inclusive for all teachers. On this episode of the podcast, Jillian Starr discusses neurodiversity and how instructional coaches can support neurodivergent teachers. She shares her insights as a neurodiverse teacher and gives practical tips for making PLCs more inclusive. Jillian explains why allowing teachers to co-create procedures can help everyone be successful. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

Effective communication is essential for building relationships with teachers and creating real change in schools. Author and consultant, Lisa Westman, joins me on this episode to share strategies for improving communication with teachers. We chat about empathy and why it’s a crucial component for instructional coaches. She also shares ideas for speaking with clarity and how to talk to resistant teachers. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative

It's not always easy to talk about sensitive subjects with teachers and administrators, but it's an essential part of the job. Dr. Heather Michel joins me on this episode to discuss how to find your voice and talk about what’s important. She shares tips for approaching difficult topics and strategies for communicating with teachers to make them feel at ease. We discuss ways instructional coaches can meet educators where they’re at and help them find their purpose. -Chrissy Beltran Buzzing with Ms. B Instagram Buzzing with Ms. B TpT The Coaching Podcast Show Notes Coffee & Coaching Membership Thank you for listening to Buzzing with Ms. B: the Coaching Podcast. If you love the show, share it with a coach who would love it too, subscribe to this podcast, or leave me a review on iTunes! It’s free and it helps others find this show, too. Happy coaching! Podcast produced by Fernie Ceniceros of Crowd & Town Creative