#118: Why Being 'Naturally Gifted' Can Backfire as a Coach

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Becca and Dr. Chris Jones co-host another episode where they discuss the challenges that come when instructional coaches and school leaders are "naturally gifted" in certain areas. Here are the highlights:
The Ladder of Conscious Competence

• Four stages: Conscious/Unconscious Competence & Incompetence.
• This can explain why there’s a lack of knowledge transfer at your school
• Why having unconscious competence makes skills hard to teach.

The Peter Principle in Education

• People are promoted beyond their skillset (shifting from teaching children to teaching adults).
• Success in one role doesn’t guarantee success in another.
• Effective leadership requires a balance of three key skill sets: technical, conceptual, and human

Coaching Missteps to Avoid

• Avoid coaching people to mimic your personality or style (Focus on enhancing the coachee’s unique strengths.)
• Avoid sharing personal success stories excessively ("When I was a teacher, I...").
• Ignoring the critical need for developing adult-learning skills.

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