As a coach, it’s not the fancy words that matter. Little words matter more than you might imagine. Choosing words with a gentler feel can ma...

Effective teachers adjust the scaffolding provided so that a learning activity sits squarely within a student’s zone of proximal development...

In the U.S. this week, we celebrated Thanksgiving – a time to remember the things that fill us with appreciation. Thanksgiving offers a natu...

Coaching works best with a gentle nudge . The difference between nudging and pushing often comes down to language. Especially if we’re offer...

Discussions of coaching typically talk about the work we do as “coaching cycles.” It’s time to stop this language and instead describe coach...

Change is hard, so sometimes we need a nudge to make it happen.   We may lack confidence, courage, or motivation to try new things of which ...

As a coach, you know that not all teachers need or want recommendations, but for those who are looking for guidance, making recommendations ...