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

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

Author: Jeffrey Bradbury - TeacherCast Educational Network June 9, 2026 Duration: 15:18
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.

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In This Episode …

  • Resistance coaching strategies
  • The resistance audit framework
  • Catalyst mindsets for diagnosing resistance
  • Building trust with teachers
  • Strategies for classroom entry at year-end

Chapters:

  • 00:00 Introduction to Resistance in Education
  • 02:46 Understanding Resistance and Its Causes
  • 04:57 The Catalyst Mindsets Framework
  • 07:28 Building Trust and Relationships
  • 10:29 The Resistance Audit and Its Application
  • 12:32 The Launch of Becca's Book
  • 13:56 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.

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Hosted by Jeff Bradbury of the TeacherCast Educational Network, Digital Learning Today is a conversation for educators who think strategically about the long game. This podcast moves beyond quick tech fixes to examine the underlying frameworks and leadership philosophies required for meaningful, lasting improvement in schools. It’s designed for those in the driver’s seat of change-principals, district administrators, and instructional coaches-who understand that real transformation is about systems, not just software. Listeners will find practical discussions on implementing digital learning initiatives effectively, crafting and executing school improvement plans that stick, and the nuanced work of fostering a collaborative, innovative culture among staff and students. The dialogue naturally bridges educational theory with the realities of school business and management, offering a grounded perspective on steering institutions forward. By focusing on sustainable models and big-picture ideas, each episode provides a space to reflect on the core structures that define modern education, making this podcast a resource for anyone committed to thoughtful, systemic growth in their learning community.
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