Organizing Your Coaching Practice with a Notebook

In this recorded webinar, we dove into how coaches and instructional leaders can use a notebook as a powerful tool to stay organized and focused in their practice. Drawing from personal experience and popular methodologies like Bullet Journaling and Getting Things Done, this episode explores the benefits of “notebooking” to boost productivity, reduce stress, and enhance our abilities. We discussed practical strategies for capturing key ideas, clarifying tasks, and facilitating reflection. Watch as we cover:• The concept of a coach’s notebook as a second brain• How to use symbols, lists, and timelines to organize events and tasks• The role of notebooks in reducing stress and fostering mindfulness• Real-world examples of how notebooking supports both personal and professional growthWhether you’re a veteran coach or new to the role, a “Big C” or “Little C” coach, this episode provides actionable tips to help you streamline your work and maintain clarity amidst the many demands of coaching.Thanks for reading Read by Example! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and grow as a literacy leader. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit readbyexample.substack.com/subscribe