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Dear << Test First Name >>,
Welcome to the May edition of the CoachED Update.
We would like to lead this edition with a question - how do we respond when a coachee is really stuck in a coaching conversation? |
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We invite you to explore this with Dan Steele and Richard Reid in this latest episode of the CoachED Conversations podcast series - where they tackle this very question.
We all know we need to avoid what Michael Bungay Stanier calls the ‘Advice Monster’ but how do we do that in the moment, when we are face to face with our coachee - and if we do have to consider sharing our own perspective(s), how do we do this in a way that keeps the coachee in the driving seat and still doing all the thinking? |
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As always, continue scrolling to find out more about upcoming events, course information and further resources. |
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The Instructional Coaching InstituteBangkok | 11 - 15 November 2026 |
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The Instructional Coaching Institute is the most comprehensive learning opportunity on instructional coaching out there.
The Institute is an essential professional development opportunity for developing and sustaining a successful coaching program in your context. It provides a big-picture view of instructional coaching, covering the key topics presented in Jim Knight’s bestselling books and research spanning almost 30 years.
Find out more today, and join us in Bangkok! 👇 |
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| The Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow 2026 |
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Stopping in Auckland, Sydney, Hobart & Melbourne
Instructional Coaching Done Well - what does it look like?
In a special opportunity to work directly with Jim Knight over 2 practical days, discover how to create a sustainable, impactful instructional coaching program that really works in the short and long term.
Designed for leaders and educators interested in improving learning, engagement, and teaching in their unique context, participants will explore a research-backed, evidence-informed blueprint for implementing instructional coaching effectively - now *and* into the future in their school. |
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Teaching Leading Coaching Conference 2026 |
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The Teaching, Leading, Coaching Conference (TLC) returns this year in Dallas Texas, marking a truly significant milestone. This year, we celebrate 30 years of Jim Knight’s pioneering research in Instructional Coaching - work that has shaped how educators collaborate, learn and grow together for decades.
TLC 2026 honours this remarkable legacy while looking ahead to the future of coaching practice and its impact in schools.
Registration is open and available virtually! |
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The Ripple Effect : Transforming School Cultures One Conversation at a Time |
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Auckland, New Zealand — 7 August 2026 |
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The Ripple Effect explores how just one coaching conversation can shift thinking, shape behaviour, and foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and professional growth. This one-day conference highlights the power of a coaching way of being and how it influences every interaction within a school community.
Featuring Dr. Jim Knight, Chris Munro and Alison Spence – discover more by clicking below!
Hosted and delivered by our partners at The Education Group. |
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The Impact Cycle inAction |
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Melbourne - 7 - 9 October 2026 |
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The Impact Cycle in Action returns in 2026!
This is the only coaching course where you can experience the reality of coaching in a real school environment.
This practical 3-day workshop is designed for leaders, teachers, and instructional coaches who want to explore The Impact Cycle and see it in action over the course of three days. Each day will incorporate a variety of classroom visits, coaching demonstrations, coaching practice, strategies to implement coaching and ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions with current instructional coaches and leaders.
Proudly delivered in partnership with the Crowther Centre at Brighton Grammar School. |
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Growth Talk: Managing “Got a Minute?” Conversations |
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Conversation is at the heart of learning and leading.
This course explores a common leadership moment: the spontaneous “got a minute?” conversation. These unscheduled corridor chats or knocks on the door aren’t in your calendar and leave no time to prepare, yet they offer powerful opportunities to support thinking, progress, and learning in the moment.
Over a highly practical day participants will explore how to bring shape to impromptu other-initiated conversations; the key skills that fuel learning conversations; and how to show up in ways that best support the thinking and progress of our colleagues.
Each participant will receive their own copy of Growth Talk. |
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Coaching Accreditation Program |
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Designed for educators by educators, the Coaching Accreditation Programprovides comprehensive training for educators in the skills, conversational frameworks, and "way of being" of coaching.
Delivered ONLINE by leading experts in the field, this course provides a pathway to industry recognised coaching credentials with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). |
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Commencement dates below |
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Introduction to Leadership Coaching |
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| Are you or your team new to coaching, and curious where to start?
Experience leadership coaching with hands-on practice, feedback, and collaborative learning with the 2-day Introduction to Leadership Coachingcourse.
Gain confidence and competence in using the 3 elements of coaching - the GROWTH framework, key coaching skills, and Way of Being - to foster a culture of growth, improvement, and excellence within your educational community. |
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| "This course has been life-changing in terms of my professional life. I wish I had done it years ago. It should be mandatory for all emerging leaders.”
Lisa Wilson, ACT Education Directorate, ACT Australia |
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| "Thank you so much for an amazing 2 days. I have learnt so much and feel much more confident as a leader and to begin engaging in the coaching process with my peers.”
Sanja Ivetic, River Gum Primary School VIC |
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The Impact Cycle 2-day course is designed to support educators in establishing instructional coaching cycles that lead to improved teaching and student learning.
The course is for anyone who works alongside teachers to help them develop their practice. |
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Managing Challenging Conversations |
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| Do you find yourself avoiding difficult conversations - even when you know they need to happen?
The Managing Challenging Conversations 1-day course is designed for leaders and managers who want to enhance their confidence, skills, and understanding to engage in these conversations in ways that maintain high expectations alongside constructive relationships. |
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| "The skills and tools I’ve learned to be clear and concise in my messaging when having challenging conversations - I loved how much time we had to reflect on ourselves and our position in conversations.”
Hannah Simmons, Kororoit Creek Primary School VIC |
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Exploring the Seven Success Factors of Instructional Coaching |
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How can we make instructional coaching effective?
For over 20 years, Dr Jim Knight has researched instructional coaching and collaborated with over 150,000 instructional coaches. From this work, we have distilled his findings into Seven Success Factors that are critical for instructional coaching to work.
During this 1-day course, you will explore the Seven Success Factors as a blueprint for establishing, administering, and assessing an effective instructional coaching program that is laser-focused on every educator’s ultimate goal: the success of students. |
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Complimentary Professional Learning |
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Managing Challenging Conversations - Transforming Challenges into Opportunities |
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Webinar - hosted by Chris Munro & Claudia Owad |
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| Are you putting off a difficult conversation that needs to be had?
Discover more about confidently navigating these challenging conversations in this recorded webinar with Chris Munro and Claudia Owad.
Explore practical strategies and the real impact that getting these conversations right can have - on you, your team, and your relationships.
If this webinar prompts you to explore futher learning, read more about our Managing Challenging Conversations course through the link below. |
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