Teach, Coach, Mentor
Teach, Coach, Mentor
Podcast Description
Welcome to Teach Coach Mentor, the podcast for anyone who believes learning is a lifelong mission, not a one-time event.
Whether you're a student trying to find your footing, a professional chasing your next edge, or someone who's been called to teach, lead, or guide others, this show was made for you.
Every week, we sit down with exceptional teachers, coaches, mentors, and learners from every walk of life: classroom educators, athletic coaches, business leaders, military instructors, and everyday people doing the hard work of growth. Together, we unpack what it really means to teach with clarity, coach with purpose, and mentor with heart.
If you've ever asked yourself:
How can I learn faster, remember more, and actually apply what I know?
How do I motivate my students or team when the fire fades?
How do I mentor someone without giving all the answers?
What do the best teachers, leaders, and guides do that others don’t?
You're in the right place.
Each episode blends research-backed strategies with real-world stories, because learning isn’t just about knowledge, it’s about people. We go deep on:
Learning science, habits, and memory techniques
Communication and connection
Building trust and accountability
Creating transformative experiences for students and teams
The mindset, methods, and mistakes that shape great educators and leaders
Hosted by Mike Wish, Marine Corps officer, teacher, and founder of Velle Logos. This show is born from a lifelong obsession with helping others grow. Mike brings humor, heart, and a teacher’s clarity to every conversation, challenging guests and listeners alike to dig deeper, think harder, and never stop becoming.
No matter your role, age, or stage, this podcast is here to equip you, challenge you, and inspire you to be better at what matters most: the people you serve.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of lifelong learning, teaching efficacy, coaching strategies, and mentoring dynamics, with episodes covering topics such as learning science, communication methods, building trust in education, and real-world applications of memory techniques and transformative experiences.
Welcome to Teach, Coach, Mentor: the podcast about what it actually takes to reach people.
We sit down with teachers, coaches, and mentors who are doing the work and we dig into their methods. How they teach so it lands. How they coach so it sticks. How they mentor so it matters.
If you care about getting better at developing others — whether that’s in a classroom, on a field, in a workplace, or across a lifetime — this show is for you.
I’m your host, educator and coach, Mike Wish. Let’s get after it.
Summary
In this conversation, Michael Wish interviews John Bergmann, a pioneer of the flipped classroom model, discussing his extensive experience in education, the importance of social learning, and the challenges and benefits of modern teaching methods. They explore the role of AI in education, the significance of reading and writing, and the impact of engaging projects on student learning. John shares valuable insights and advice for educators, emphasizing the need to inspire students and the importance of making intentional choices in teaching and learning.
Takeaways
John Bergmann has 40 years of experience in education.
The flipped classroom model was developed to help students who miss classes.
Teaching is a deeply social experience that enhances learning.
The primary role of a teacher is to inspire students to learn.
Accountability is crucial in a flipped classroom setting.
Lectures can still play a role in modern education.
AI can be beneficial but also poses risks to student learning.
Reading and writing are essential skills that need to be emphasized.
Engaging projects can help students connect different concepts in physics.
Choosing the right challenges in life can lead to better outcomes.
Titles
Revolutionizing Education: The Flipped Classroom
The Journey of a Physics Educator
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to John Bergmann and His Journey
06:04 The Importance of Social Learning
11:56 Challenges and Accountability in Flipped Classrooms
17:49 AI in Education: Opportunities and Risks
23:49 Engaging Students Through Projects
Keywords
education, flipped classroom, teaching methods, AI in education, student engagement, social learning, John Bergmann, physics education, teaching strategies, accountability in learning
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