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We love to say “be your authentic self”—but what if what we’re calling authenticity is actually just self-indulgence in disguise?

In this episode, I break down the real difference between authenticity and self-indulgence in education. Drawing on the work of Dr. Drago-Severson, Dr. Blum-DeStefano, and Brené Brown, I show a distinction of how true authenticity is rooted in self-awareness, integrity, and accountability—not just doing what feels good.

Because real leaders don’t just show up as themselves—they show up for others, too.

Tune in to learn what’s really behind your leadership choices—and how to shift toward authenticity with impact.

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What if the real barrier to change isn’t resistance—it’s how we navigate the system? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad to unpack high agency coaching—a powerful approach that helps educators take action, even when the system says “not yet.”

You’ll hear how coaches can model high agency, drive micro-innovations, and build coalitions that stretch across roles and levels. Nathan shares bold strategies for shifting from deficit to asset-based mindsets, aligning values, and mapping influence so you’re not just reacting to resistance—you’re proactively addressing the underlying roots of it.

Because coaching isn’t just about helping teachers—it's about moving systems.

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Change doesn’t fail because people are stubborn. It fails because leaders bet on urgency instead of readiness.

Organizational change only sticks when people believe it’s worth it and believe they can pull it off.

That’s the core of Weiner’s theory on change commitment (Value Mindset) and change efficacy (Success Mindset)—and without both, even a great idea will crash and burn.

In this episode, I break down how to assess readiness and share a real story of what happens when you fix the belief gap before pushing forward.

If you're throwing strategies at resistance and hoping something sticks—stop. Then head to The Whole Educator for mindset-driven tools that don’t waste your time (or theirs).

The Research: A theory of organizational readiness for change

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Coaching alternatively certified teachers? It’s not about lowering expectations—it’s about shifting the support.

These educators bring deep content knowledge—but often need help breaking it down, planning it out, and managing the classroom chaos.You can’t coach them like traditional first-years. Their path needs a different path forward.

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Hall-Hyman shows why coaching alternatively certified teachers demands customized support that goes beyond the traditional first-year playbook.

She shares the biggest coaching missteps, how to avoid overwhelming new teachers, and why celebrating small wins isn’t fluffy—it’s foundational.

Listen in to learn how small wins, tailored support, and a flexible mindset build teacher efficacy that actually lasts.

Head over to The Whole Educator to get free tools, training, and real-talk resources that move the work in a Human Centered way.

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You’ve been tossing mindset seeds onto concrete, wondering why they won’t grow.

Walton & Yeager’s research confirms that powerful beliefs—like “you belong here” or “you can grow”—won’t take root just because we say them. Beliefs need fertile ground.

When your culture, systems, or norms contradict your message, people don’t just ignore it—they lose trust in your leadership.

🎧 Want to go deeper? Check out Episode 122 for a breakdown of the 5 Catalyst Mindsets™—the real drivers behind belief, buy-in, and lasting behavior change.

The Research:

Seed and Soil: Psychological Affordances in Contexts Help to Explain Where Wise Interventions Succeed or Fail

Want more info? Check out these resources:

The Five Catalyst Mindsets™: Why Growth Mindset Isn’t Enough [BLOG]

Ready to diagnose the biggest mindset gap on your team? Take the free Catalyst Mindsets Quiz **HERE**!

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What looks like resistance is often dysregulation in disguise—showing up as avoidance, blame, or burnout.

We talk all the time about helping kids manage their emotions, but what about adults? When adults become dysregulated, their brains shift from thoughtful decision-making to fight-or-flight mode, sabotaging effective communication and clear thinking. Kim Hall breaks down exactly what's happening during these moments and shares a simple, powerful strategy to hit the “calm the heck down” button—helping you move from knee-jerk reactions to intentional responses.

Because as coaches and leaders, we can’t effectively support our beautiful educators and students until we've regulated ourselves first.

The Whole Educator is now booking for the 2025–2026 school year—keynotes, PD, and our Human Centered Academy are all designed to turn resistance into real progress. Check out the options at https://bit.ly/WholeEdPrograms and let’s make next year the one where things finally shift.

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In this episode, we’re breaking down why some teachers stay on fire while others burnout, stall out, or check out—and it’s not about how hard they’re working.

Backed by Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000), we’re unpacking how perceived value and accountability shape motivation—and what happens when one (or both) are missing.

You’ll learn the Value–Accountability Matrix—a practical tool that helps you:

• Spot the difference between thriving and surviving,
• Diagnose why effort isn’t turning into progress,
• And figure out exactly where to boost meaning or tighten expectations.

Reflection of the Week:
“Which quadrant is each of my teachers operating in—and what do they need from me to move forward?”

Because effort alone doesn’t create progress.
Effort with value and accountability does.

Want even more insight into your coaching? Coaching isn't just about strategy—it’s about belief. Take the Catalyst Mindset Quiz and uncover which belief shift your team (or you) need next.

Curious how the other Catalyst Mindsets™ show up in your coaching?
You’ve explored the Value Mindset—now discover which ones are showing up strongest and which need more attention.

👉 Catalyst Mindsets™ Quiz: https://bit.ly/catalystmindsetquiz

[Research]: Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation,
Social Development, and Well-Being

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We’ve been taught that good listeners don’t interrupt—but what if the right kind of interrupting is exactly what great leaders do?

Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That should’ve gone better”?
You said the words. They said the words. But something still missed the mark.

Here’s the truth:
It’s not what you said. It’s what you didn’t hear.

In this episode, I sit down with listening expert Christine Miles, who challenges what you think it means to truly listen. Are you listening to reply—or listening to understand?

We unpack:

• Why most people retain only 17–25% of what’s said (yep, you read that right)
• How to shift from half-hearing to fully leading
• And the underrated art of interrupting to understand—not interrupting to tell

Christine shares powerful tools you can use right away:

• The Flashlight Technique
• Compass Questions
• The Listening Path

If you want to lead better conversations, build stronger trust, and stop missing what matters—start here.

The Whole Educator is now booking for the 2025–2026 school year—keynotes, PD, and our Human Centered Academy are all designed to turn resistance into real progress. Check out the options at https://bit.ly/WholeEdPrograms and let’s make next year the one where things finally shift.

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