Confidante
@confidante.bsky.social
Specializing in all things education. I help schools and higher ed institutions identify solutions to support employee retention. Passionate about public education and making schools a great place to work!
The best leaders listen first. 🎧
Use our Staff Feedback Survey Template to gather real insights and make meaningful improvements.
📥 Download now! ⬇️
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Use our Staff Feedback Survey Template to gather real insights and make meaningful improvements.
📥 Download now! ⬇️
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Staff Feedback Template | Coaching Confidante
The Coaching Confidante Staff Feedback Survey is designed to help leaders understand employee concerns, enhance workplace satisfaction, and drive meaningful change.
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July 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The best leaders listen first. 🎧
Use our Staff Feedback Survey Template to gather real insights and make meaningful improvements.
📥 Download now! ⬇️
www.coachingconfidante.com/staff-feedba...
Use our Staff Feedback Survey Template to gather real insights and make meaningful improvements.
📥 Download now! ⬇️
www.coachingconfidante.com/staff-feedba...
Recognizing employees isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a key factor in engagement and retention.
Want to improve recognition in your workplace? Click below to learn more!
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Want to improve recognition in your workplace? Click below to learn more!
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July 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Recognizing employees isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s a key factor in engagement and retention.
Want to improve recognition in your workplace? Click below to learn more!
www.coachingconfidante.com/post/the-imp...
Want to improve recognition in your workplace? Click below to learn more!
www.coachingconfidante.com/post/the-imp...
How do school leaders plan around this?
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July 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
How do school leaders plan around this?
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What’s one recent win your team has celebrated? Whether it’s a big project or a small milestone, taking the time to recognize success fuels motivation and strengthens connections.
Share your team’s latest success in the comments—we’d love to celebrate with you!
Share your team’s latest success in the comments—we’d love to celebrate with you!
July 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
What’s one recent win your team has celebrated? Whether it’s a big project or a small milestone, taking the time to recognize success fuels motivation and strengthens connections.
Share your team’s latest success in the comments—we’d love to celebrate with you!
Share your team’s latest success in the comments—we’d love to celebrate with you!
Employee appreciation isn’t just about paychecks and perks—it’s about feeling valued. But let’s be real… a generic “good job” doesn’t always cut it.
Click the link to explore creative ways to show appreciation!
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Click the link to explore creative ways to show appreciation!
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July 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Employee appreciation isn’t just about paychecks and perks—it’s about feeling valued. But let’s be real… a generic “good job” doesn’t always cut it.
Click the link to explore creative ways to show appreciation!
www.coachingconfidante.com/post/creativ...
Click the link to explore creative ways to show appreciation!
www.coachingconfidante.com/post/creativ...
This made me laugh because it's so true!
Here is one of my summer favorites (credit: Cookie + Kate).
It creates some controversy because people seem to have strong feelings about celery.
Let me know what you think (after you try it)!
cookieandkate.com/celery-salad...
Here is one of my summer favorites (credit: Cookie + Kate).
It creates some controversy because people seem to have strong feelings about celery.
Let me know what you think (after you try it)!
cookieandkate.com/celery-salad...
July 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This made me laugh because it's so true!
Here is one of my summer favorites (credit: Cookie + Kate).
It creates some controversy because people seem to have strong feelings about celery.
Let me know what you think (after you try it)!
cookieandkate.com/celery-salad...
Here is one of my summer favorites (credit: Cookie + Kate).
It creates some controversy because people seem to have strong feelings about celery.
Let me know what you think (after you try it)!
cookieandkate.com/celery-salad...
July 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Our Radical Candor Checklist helps you communicate with honesty and care—so your team grows, not resents.
📥 Get your free resource now! ⬇️
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📥 Get your free resource now! ⬇️
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Radical Candor Checklist | Coaching Confidante
Unlock the power of honest and compassionate communication with our Radical Candor Checklist. Designed for leaders who want to build trust, drive performance, and foster open dialogue, this checklist…
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July 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our Radical Candor Checklist helps you communicate with honesty and care—so your team grows, not resents.
📥 Get your free resource now! ⬇️
www.coachingconfidante.com/radical-cand...
📥 Get your free resource now! ⬇️
www.coachingconfidante.com/radical-cand...
Professional networks are important, but the people who knew you before the job titles, before the stress, before the adulting—those friendships are gold. Cherish them. Reach out. Stay connected. Friendship is how we show up for the people who helped shape who we are.
July 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Professional networks are important, but the people who knew you before the job titles, before the stress, before the adulting—those friendships are gold. Cherish them. Reach out. Stay connected. Friendship is how we show up for the people who helped shape who we are.
Life can be complicated, and there is a lot going on in the world. Maybe all we need is an emotional support Prince to get through this thing called life. 😊
July 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Life can be complicated, and there is a lot going on in the world. Maybe all we need is an emotional support Prince to get through this thing called life. 😊
Appreciation isn’t just about boosting morale—it’s about creating a workplace where people feel seen, valued, and motivated to thrive.
What are the best strategies for celebrating and appreciating employees? Share your ideas below!
What are the best strategies for celebrating and appreciating employees? Share your ideas below!
July 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Appreciation isn’t just about boosting morale—it’s about creating a workplace where people feel seen, valued, and motivated to thrive.
What are the best strategies for celebrating and appreciating employees? Share your ideas below!
What are the best strategies for celebrating and appreciating employees? Share your ideas below!
On Juneteenth, we honor the journey toward freedom and equality and reflect on how we can foster inclusivity in our workplaces.
As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create environments where everyone feels valued and empowered. Let’s continue working toward equity and inclusion, together. ✊🏾
As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create environments where everyone feels valued and empowered. Let’s continue working toward equity and inclusion, together. ✊🏾
June 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
On Juneteenth, we honor the journey toward freedom and equality and reflect on how we can foster inclusivity in our workplaces.
As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create environments where everyone feels valued and empowered. Let’s continue working toward equity and inclusion, together. ✊🏾
As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create environments where everyone feels valued and empowered. Let’s continue working toward equity and inclusion, together. ✊🏾
“The best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people."– John Maxwell 🌟
Leadership is about empowering others. What’s your favorite leadership quote or mantra? Share it below—we’d love to hear!
Leadership is about empowering others. What’s your favorite leadership quote or mantra? Share it below—we’d love to hear!
June 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“The best leaders are humble enough to realize their victories depend upon their people."– John Maxwell 🌟
Leadership is about empowering others. What’s your favorite leadership quote or mantra? Share it below—we’d love to hear!
Leadership is about empowering others. What’s your favorite leadership quote or mantra? Share it below—we’d love to hear!
Imagine if your team spent more time focusing on their strengths rather than fixing their weaknesses.
Strengths-based leadership shifts the focus from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s working?”—creating a more positive, effective workplace.
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Strengths-based leadership shifts the focus from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s working?”—creating a more positive, effective workplace.
www.coachingconfidante.com/post/strengt...
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June 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Imagine if your team spent more time focusing on their strengths rather than fixing their weaknesses.
Strengths-based leadership shifts the focus from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s working?”—creating a more positive, effective workplace.
www.coachingconfidante.com/post/strengt...
Strengths-based leadership shifts the focus from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s working?”—creating a more positive, effective workplace.
www.coachingconfidante.com/post/strengt...
6 traits of inclusive leadership according to HBR: ✨ Visible Commitment 🤝 Humility 🧠 Awareness of Bias 🌎 Curiosity About Others – Embracing diverse perspectives and open dialogue. 💡 Cultural Intelligence 👥 Effective Collaboration.
Inclusive leaders boost engagement, innovation, and retention.
Inclusive leaders boost engagement, innovation, and retention.
June 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
6 traits of inclusive leadership according to HBR: ✨ Visible Commitment 🤝 Humility 🧠 Awareness of Bias 🌎 Curiosity About Others – Embracing diverse perspectives and open dialogue. 💡 Cultural Intelligence 👥 Effective Collaboration.
Inclusive leaders boost engagement, innovation, and retention.
Inclusive leaders boost engagement, innovation, and retention.
🔥 Burnout isn’t just an employee problem—it’s a leadership challenge.
June 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🔥 Burnout isn’t just an employee problem—it’s a leadership challenge.
The 5 Levels of Decision Making describe varying degrees of leader and team involvement in organizational decisions. Thanks to @SteveBollar for highlighting its usefulness for school leaders and the importance of informing staff about the level of decision-making being used.
June 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The 5 Levels of Decision Making describe varying degrees of leader and team involvement in organizational decisions. Thanks to @SteveBollar for highlighting its usefulness for school leaders and the importance of informing staff about the level of decision-making being used.
The best leaders don’t just tell—they show. 🌟
Your actions set the tone for your team’s culture. Whether it’s modeling work-life balance, clear communication, or continuous learning, your team is watching and learning.
What’s one way you lead by example?
Your actions set the tone for your team’s culture. Whether it’s modeling work-life balance, clear communication, or continuous learning, your team is watching and learning.
What’s one way you lead by example?
June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The best leaders don’t just tell—they show. 🌟
Your actions set the tone for your team’s culture. Whether it’s modeling work-life balance, clear communication, or continuous learning, your team is watching and learning.
What’s one way you lead by example?
Your actions set the tone for your team’s culture. Whether it’s modeling work-life balance, clear communication, or continuous learning, your team is watching and learning.
What’s one way you lead by example?
Enjoying my favorite tea in my favorite, well-used mug. Share a photo of your favorite mug below and tell us why you like it.
My daughter gave me this mug awhile back. We both went to ISU. 😎🤓🥳
#IowaStateUniversity #GoCyclones
My daughter gave me this mug awhile back. We both went to ISU. 😎🤓🥳
#IowaStateUniversity #GoCyclones
June 5, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Enjoying my favorite tea in my favorite, well-used mug. Share a photo of your favorite mug below and tell us why you like it.
My daughter gave me this mug awhile back. We both went to ISU. 😎🤓🥳
#IowaStateUniversity #GoCyclones
My daughter gave me this mug awhile back. We both went to ISU. 😎🤓🥳
#IowaStateUniversity #GoCyclones
As the school year winds down, take a breath.
📘 What went well?
📌 What will you leave behind?
💡 What will you carry forward?
Reflection isn’t just for students.
Make space for your own growth. You’ve earned it. 🧠💬
📘 What went well?
📌 What will you leave behind?
💡 What will you carry forward?
Reflection isn’t just for students.
Make space for your own growth. You’ve earned it. 🧠💬
May 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
As the school year winds down, take a breath.
📘 What went well?
📌 What will you leave behind?
💡 What will you carry forward?
Reflection isn’t just for students.
Make space for your own growth. You’ve earned it. 🧠💬
📘 What went well?
📌 What will you leave behind?
💡 What will you carry forward?
Reflection isn’t just for students.
Make space for your own growth. You’ve earned it. 🧠💬
Current teacher status:
✔ Running on caffeine
✔ Fielding “Is there extra credit?” emails
✔ Mentally packing up the classroom
✔ Emotionally attached to students you once hoped would have a weekly absence
You're almost there, teacher friends. Finish strong (or at least finish with snacks). 💪🍫
✔ Running on caffeine
✔ Fielding “Is there extra credit?” emails
✔ Mentally packing up the classroom
✔ Emotionally attached to students you once hoped would have a weekly absence
You're almost there, teacher friends. Finish strong (or at least finish with snacks). 💪🍫
May 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Current teacher status:
✔ Running on caffeine
✔ Fielding “Is there extra credit?” emails
✔ Mentally packing up the classroom
✔ Emotionally attached to students you once hoped would have a weekly absence
You're almost there, teacher friends. Finish strong (or at least finish with snacks). 💪🍫
✔ Running on caffeine
✔ Fielding “Is there extra credit?” emails
✔ Mentally packing up the classroom
✔ Emotionally attached to students you once hoped would have a weekly absence
You're almost there, teacher friends. Finish strong (or at least finish with snacks). 💪🍫
🛑 Exit interviews aren’t just a box to check.
They’re a roadmap—if you use them.
📉 Too often, schools gather exit feedback… then file it away.
As an external consultant, I help districts:
🔍 Analyze patterns in exit feedback
🧭 Identify root causes of turnover
✅ Develop action plans and trust
They’re a roadmap—if you use them.
📉 Too often, schools gather exit feedback… then file it away.
As an external consultant, I help districts:
🔍 Analyze patterns in exit feedback
🧭 Identify root causes of turnover
✅ Develop action plans and trust
May 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🛑 Exit interviews aren’t just a box to check.
They’re a roadmap—if you use them.
📉 Too often, schools gather exit feedback… then file it away.
As an external consultant, I help districts:
🔍 Analyze patterns in exit feedback
🧭 Identify root causes of turnover
✅ Develop action plans and trust
They’re a roadmap—if you use them.
📉 Too often, schools gather exit feedback… then file it away.
As an external consultant, I help districts:
🔍 Analyze patterns in exit feedback
🧭 Identify root causes of turnover
✅ Develop action plans and trust
✨Dear Teachers:
If you're crawling to the finish line, you're not alone.
You’ve juggled lesson plans, student emotions, testing stress, and endless emails—and you still showed up.
The end is near.
And you? You’ve made a difference. 💛
If you're crawling to the finish line, you're not alone.
You’ve juggled lesson plans, student emotions, testing stress, and endless emails—and you still showed up.
The end is near.
And you? You’ve made a difference. 💛
May 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
✨Dear Teachers:
If you're crawling to the finish line, you're not alone.
You’ve juggled lesson plans, student emotions, testing stress, and endless emails—and you still showed up.
The end is near.
And you? You’ve made a difference. 💛
If you're crawling to the finish line, you're not alone.
You’ve juggled lesson plans, student emotions, testing stress, and endless emails—and you still showed up.
The end is near.
And you? You’ve made a difference. 💛