Beyond Teaching: Coaching & Growth in ELT | Kieran Donaghy #S09E13

In this episode of Teacher’s Coffee, we sit down with Neil Mason for a thoughtful conversation about the human side of teaching, leadership, and professional growth.From his early teaching days in Portugal to working in global coaching and intercultural learning spaces, Neil shares insights on what it really means to support people — not just performance — in education.Together, we explore:- the difference between coaching and mentoring- strengths-based wellbeing beyond the buzzwords- the relational habits that shape healthy classrooms and school cultures- why many educators become “accidental leaders”- what ELT can learn from intercultural corporate environmentsHonest, reflective, and full of practical insight, this episode is for teachers, trainers, and school leaders looking to reconnect with the people-centered side of education.