Coaching in Response to a Teacher’s Concern or Problem

<p>It’s common for coaches to be pulled into quick problem solving when teachers share a problem or concern. There is much to be gained by coaching slow initially, to seek real understanding, in order to go fast later. In this podcast, Steve shares some of the reasons and models a coaching conference with a teacher who illustrates her commitment, her willingness to be vulnerable, to maximize learning opportunities for her students. <a href='https://medium.com/personal-growth/seek-first-to-understand-8db03445dbf0'>Read Mike Sturm's article, "Seek First to Understand" here.</a> </p> <p><a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/steve-barkley-ponders-out-loud/id1254070860?mt=2'>Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes</a> or visit<a href='http://barkleypd.com'> BarkleyPD.com</a> to find new episodes!</p>