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Annemarieke Hoekstra and Fred Korthagen describe Nicole, a veteran teacher, who struggled with implementing a new pedagogy requiring her to teach in a more student-oriented way. Coaching based on core reflection helped Nicole realize her ideals, as a detailed analysis of her learning process reveals. A shift took place in Nicole, both in terms of her beliefs and her behavior, and in her way of learning. Detailed descriptions of the coaching interaction illustrate its power. The conclusion section concentrates on the importance of reflection, awareness, modeling, and a focus on the teacher as a whole person.