Resistance Coaching Unlocked: Becca Silver’s Catalyst Mindsets for Real‑World School Change

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, instructional coach Becca Silver discusses resistance coaching, the resistance audit, and strategies to overcome classroom entry barriers. She shares insights on diagnosing resistance through the catalyst mindsets and building trust with teachers. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode … Resistance coaching strategiesThe resistance audit frameworkCatalyst mindsets for diagnosing resistanceBuilding trust with teachersStrategies for classroom entry at year-end Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Resistance in Education02:46 Understanding Resistance and Its Causes04:57 The Catalyst Mindsets Framework07:28 Building Trust and Relationships10:29 The Resistance Audit and Its Application12:32 The Launch of Becca's Book13:56 Conclusion and Future Engagements About our Guest: Becca Silver is a speaker, coach, and Resistance Specialist who helps instructional coaches and school leaders navigate the human side of change. As the founder of The Whole Educator and host of the Coaching the Whole Educator podcast, she works with coaches and leaders to understand what’s really underneath resistance so they can move beyond compliance and build genuine ownership. Her work centers on the Catalyst Mindsets™, a human centered framework for supporting meaningful change in schools. Links of Interest Website:www.thewholeeducator.comTwitter:https://x.com/BeccaSilver_eduYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXwwkdnMVSc3gu9Uu1HOv0-8vxvfrcp-W Let’s Work Together Contact Me Today:https://www.teachercast.net/contact Follow on Social Media LinkedIn:https://www.teachercast.net/linkedinTwitter/X:https://www.teachercast.net/twitterBlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/jeffreybradbury.bsky.socialYouTube:http://teachercast.net/youtube Subscribe to This Podcast Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6S0WcyzQ1rpKWJ8iZPLJ?si=a1227a7c5e0b48e4 Check Out Additional TeacherCast Programming Digital Learning Today:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-learning-today/id546631310Ask the Tech Coach:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-the-tech-coach/id1067586243The Jeff Bradbury Showhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jeff-bradbury-show/id519685828 Book Jeff for your Next Event Jeff Bradbury (ISTE “20 to Watch” Award Winner and ISTE Certified Educator) is available for keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, and live event broadcasting. With expertise in educational technology and professional development, Jeff brings engaging content and practical strategies to conferences and professional learning events. Visit Jeff’s Website:https://jeffreybradbury.comContact Jeff Directly:https://jeffreybradbury.com/contact/ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [gravityform id="2" title="true"]