How does a coaching conversation work anyway? Is it the elegant phrasing of a question, the subtle nod that signals understanding, or skillfully navigating the murky waters of human
experience - its hopes, fears, and everything in between? The answer lies in what I call “interfluence” - the invisible yet powerful exchange of influence and meaning-making between coach and client.
At the center of this process lies the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ), a practical framework designed to map the choreography of conversations across time and preference. This mapping not only enhances our understanding of what clients say but also deepens the intentionality behind how coaches respond.
Following great feedback from this year’s event, we’re looking forward to bringing the Instructional Coaching Institute back to Shanghai in May 2026!
If you’ve been considering a powerful, research‑backed way to implement or strengthen instructional coaching in your school or team, now is the time to jump at this opportunity.
Register now to secure your place early for Shanghai.
The Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow 2026
The Instructional Coaching Done Well Roadshow
Knowing that every school is different, how do you create a sustainable, impactful instructional coaching program that really works in the short and long term?
Join Jim Knight, the world’s leading expert in instructional coaching, for a special 2-day learning experience designed to help school leaders, instructional coaches, and educators answer this question.
To discover more about the Roadshow, and to get in early to secure your place at one of the stops in 2026, click the link below!
Instructional Coaching at Brisbane Catholic Education | Coaching in Education Podcast
In this episode of the Coaching in Education Podcast, host Richard Reid is joined by Brett Horton (Head of School Performance), Trudi Lucas (Head of Future Education Initiatives) from Brisbane Catholic Education and Dr. Jim Knight from the Instructional Coaching Group.
Together, they explore BCE’s bold vision for system-wide improvement, the power of partnership and how instructional coaching is being embedded across more than 140 schools to strengthen teaching, leadership and learning outcomes. Discover how BCE is shaping a culture of growth and collaboration and why coaching is at the heart of their journey toward better outcomes for every student.
The Slippery Slope from Doubt to Hope - and Coaching in Between
by Debbie Lowe
Coaching for what’s wanted brings a solutions focus perspective to any formal or informal coaching conversation. Solutions focused coaching amplifies hope and the possibility of the achievement of change so that something is ‘better’. Better for the coachee.
However, this does not mean that the change the coachee seeks is easy, down to a few simple steps and actions. The desired change may feel a long way away, the road to it all uphill. And while hope ‘springs eternal’, doubt lies in the shadows - in an eternal tension between what’s wanted and what’s not.
Using AI in Instructional Coaching: Best Practices & Tools dives into how AI can amplify instructional and peer coaching by enhancing - not replacing - human connection.
You’ll explore AI-driven coaching scenarios, mastering effective prompts for lesson analysis, strategy development, and goal setting.
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).
"The course was a genuinely transformative (even life changing!) learning experience for me. The timing of each element and the strong emphasis on coaching practice and reflection allowed me to reflect, experiment and integrate my learning into my professional practice."
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.
"Thank you for an informative program delivered in a supportive environment. I have a new energy and am confident the skills I have learnt will be used from day one of the new term.
Jane Neary,
Head Teacher, Chifley College - Shalvey Campus NSW
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.
"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.”
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.
"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.”
Explore this edition of GCI Insights - focusing on Essential Coaching Skills, taking us back to the core principles that underpin effective coaching practices. Whether you are new to coaching or a seasoned practitioner, this theme invites us all to reflect on the fundamentals that make coaching such a powerful tool for growth and development.
From deep listening and powerful questioning to creating a culture of trust and reflection, these essentials form the heart of every impactful coaching conversation.
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