Join host Jim Knight in an enlightening episode of Coaching Conversations as he engages in a stimulating conversation with John Campbell, the Founding Director of Growth Coaching International (GCI). With GCI providing coaching and coaching services to school leaders and teachers across multiple countries, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the Middle East, Spain, and Central and South America, John brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. From being a high school teacher to a cur...
Jun 13, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode of Coaching Conversations, join host Jim Knight in a captivating conversation with Michelle Harris, Senior Consultant at ICG and an esteemed educator with a wealth of experience. Starting from her teaching days in El Cajon, California, Michelle takes us on a journey through her career, which includes roles as an instructional coach, Title I coordinator, student manager, and assistant principal at various schools in Beaverton, Oregon. As a seasoned staff developer, she has shared ...
Jun 06, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Welcome to Coaching Questions, the latest episode of The Instructional Coaching Group's podcast! Join us as Brian Sepe, a valued member of the Instructional Coaching Group, turns the tables on Jim Knight, a renowned expert in the field, to address the burning questions that instructional coaches face every day. Whether you're an experienced coach or just starting out, this episode is packed with invaluable insights. Jim and Brian tap into their extensive experience working alongside co...
May 23, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The "Coaching Conversations" podcast invites Jim Thompson, an esteemed speaker and expert in instructional coaching, to share his insights on affirmation and video in the classroom. Jim Thompson is a renowned figure in the field of education, recognized for his extensive knowledge and experience in instructional coaching. As the founder and CEO of the Positive Coaching Alliance, Jim has dedicated his career to creating a positive and empowering environment for teachers and students ali...
May 23, 2023•39 min
In this episode of the Instructional Coaching Group podcast, Jim Knight sits down with Sally Helgesen, a globally recognized expert on women's leadership and best-selling author. Together, they explore the unique challenges that women face in leadership positions and the importance of coaching in supporting women to succeed in these roles. Sally shares her insights on how coaching can help women overcome the barriers they often face in the workplace, such as gender bias and imposter syndrom...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min
In this thought-provoking episode of the Instructional Coaching Group podcast, Jim Knight is joined by four distinguished guests, including Rowena Shurn, to discuss a range of topics related to education and coaching. The conversation delves into the use of deficit models in education and the importance of shifting towards more culturally responsive classrooms. The panelists also explore the ways in which coaching can help schools to allocate leadership responsibilities more effectively. Through...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of the Instructional Coaching Group podcast, Jim Knight sits down with Michelle Lis to discuss how to set up a successful instructional coaching program. Michelle Lis has spent 24 years in education as an elementary teacher, instructional coach at two different schools, central office administrator, and most recently as the district leader for a large instructional coaching program of over 100 instructional coaches. She has facilitated professional development at the school, dist...
May 02, 2023•12 min
Welcome to the latest episode of the Instructional Coaching Group's podcast! In this episode, we have Jim Knight joining us to discuss some of the most pressing questions that instructional coaches have. Asking the questions on the podcast is Brian Sepe, who is also part of the Instructional Coaching Group. Together, they will be addressing some of the most commonly asked questions that instructional coaches have. Jim and Brian will also be discussing the importance of ongoing professional ...
Apr 25, 2023•31 min
In this episode, Jim sits down with Suzanne Dailey to discuss designing ways to help anyone working in schools to incorporate small shifts. These small shifts, practiced over time, will make a positive impact in school and at home. Suzanne Dailey is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District where she has the honor and joy of working with elementary teachers and students in 15 buildings. Suzanne is Nationally Board Certified, a Fellow of the National Writing Project, and has a M...
Apr 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Join Jim and Zaretta Hammond in this episode of Coaching Conversations as they break down culturally responsive teaching and how teachers can be powerful catalysts in helping students transform into cognitively independent learners. Follow along as they discuss the impact of applying the science of learning through active demandingness, instructional equity, setting goals, and building students’ confidence to accelerate and bring joy into learning for all students. Ms. Hammond is a national educ...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Michael Bungay Stanier returns with Jim to discuss his upcoming book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Building the best possible relationships , which tackles course correction, social contracting, and shared commitments between colleagues. Michael explains that setting systems is the best chance you have when things get messy and Michael walks you through his research and how to implement those systems. Michael's book, The Coaching Habit , a self-published book has become the best-sellin...
Mar 30, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Our latest episode of Coaching Conversations with Nicole Turner focuses on instructional execution, goal reflection, and realizing that stress exists outside of the classroom. Join Jim and Nicole as they navigate these everyday issues and coaching success stories. Nicole Turner is a K-12 Master Coach, author, professional development trainer, current practitioner, and the Founder and CEO of Simply Coaching and Teaching Inc. She is the founder of the Simply Coaching Summit—the first virtual summi...
Mar 21, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 14
On this episode of Coaching Conversations, Jim and Amanda Ripley discuss her 2022 Christopher Award winning book, High Conflict. Amanda provides an in-depth look into good conflict and how to improve relationships by using her looping strategy. Care, control, respect, humiliation, and fear are at the heart of Amanda’s research and she explains how finding the understory to these issues can open the door for more meaningful relationships. Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Wa...
Mar 07, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode, Jim sits down with Sherry St. Clair to discuss the impact that coaching can have on all stakeholders within a school community. Sherry unpacks strategies for developing a shared understanding for overall learning and an approach to coaching that fosters deep learning and reflection with the goal of continuous improvement for ourselves and those we serve. Sherry is the author of Coaching Redefined and founder of Reflective Learning LLC, an educational consulting agency based in K...
Feb 22, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Follow along as The Instructional Coaching Group founder, Jim Knight, answers coaching questions that were submitted online by educators from around the world. If you'd like to submit a question of your own to be answered on a future episode of Coaching Conversations, click here: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/share/ To learn more about The Instructional Coaching Group: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/...
Feb 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Join Jim Knight and Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad as they discuss the principles of coaching for everyday use, tangible change though coaching, and the importance of technology and applications for improving feedback and collaboration. Nathan is an educator, speaker, author, and the Vice President of Strategy at Savvas Learning. He has authored numerous books about coaching and relationship-building, and his upcoming book, Never Stop Asking, tackles the use of questions and building reflection in the cla...
Jan 24, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 10
*This interview originally took place in August, 2020* Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series featuring professional certified coach, chief strategic consultant for Richardson Coaching and Consulting LLC, and Teacher Development Coordinator for Hampton City Schools in Virginia, Dr. Kim Richardson. The theme of this discussion is 'Coaching in Uncertain Times'. Dr. Kim is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), the chief strategi...
Jan 10, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Follow along as Jim Knight and Tricia McKale Skyles discuss the importance of coaching classroom management. Tricia is a Senior Consultant with Safe and Civil Schools and co-author of Coaching Classroom Management. To learn more about Tricia, visit https://www.safeandcivilschools.com/index.php
Dec 27, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Jim Knight and Elena Aguilar, bestselling author and founder of Bright Morning, discuss her book Onward, and cultivating emotional resilience in educators. To learn more about Elena , visit https://brightmorningteam.com/
Dec 13, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Jim Knight and Parker Palmer, 2020 Don Deshler Award recipient, discuss the beauty of his writing and the humanity of his character, and remind us that it's HEART at the center of teaching. Palmer has been a huge influence on Jim's work and The Instructional Coaching Group. To learn more about Parker Palmer, visit https://couragerenewal.org/
Nov 28, 2022•2 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Jim Knight and bestselling author, Daniel Pink, discuss the topic of clarity and buoyancy in world that's full of overwhelming information. to learn more about Daniel Pink, Visit https://www.danpink.com/
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Jim Knight and leadership consultant Natasha Robinson discuss the topic of Coaching for Cross-Cultural Competency. To learn more about Natasha Robinson, visit www.natasharobinson.com
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 4
Jim Knight and bestselling author, Michael Bungay Stanier, discuss the topic of Giving or Not Giving Advice During Trying Times. To learn more about Michael Bungay Stanier, visit MBS Works .
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Jim Knight and Professor of Positive Psychology, Christian van Nieuwerburgh, discuss 20 years of coaching research. To lean more about Christian van Nieuwerburgh, visit Growth Coaching International .
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Jim Knight's Coaching Conversations series featuring teacher-educator and author of the bestselling book, Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain , Zaretta Hammond. The theme of their discussion is Equity, Culturally Responsive Teaching, and the Brain During Uncertain Times. To learn more about Zaretta, visit her website, Culturally Responsive Teaching & the Brain .
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1
