Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight
Jim Knight is the founder of The Instructional Coaching Group, a professional development provider dedicated to offering PD for coaches, teachers, and leaders based on a partnership approach that creates better learning environments for all students. As a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Jim has spent 25 years studying professional learning and instructional coaching. He earned his PhD in Education from the University of Kansas and has won several university teaching, innovation, and service awards. The pioneering work Jim and his colleagues have conducted has led to many innovations that are now central to professional development in schools. Jim wrote the first major article about instructional coaching for the Journal of Staff Development, and his book Instructional Coaching (2007) offered the first extended description of instructional coaching. Jim has written several books in addition to those described above, including the bestsellers Unmistakable Impact (2011), High-Impact Instruction (2013), Focus on Teaching (2014), Better Conversations (2015), The Impact Cycle (2018), and The Definitive Guide to Instructional Coaching (2021). He has also authored articles featured in Educational Leadership, The Journal of Staff Development, Principal Leadership, The School Administrator, and Kappan.
Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight
Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket
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In this episode of Coaching Conversations, Jim Knight is joined by guest, TLC 2026 keynote speaker Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, principal and author of The Principles Journey, to talk about the experiences that shaped her leadership journey from teaching kindergarten to leading a school community.
Dr. Edoho-Eket shares what she's learned along the way about the power of mentorship, creating a positive culture, making intentional decisions, and navigating the difficult conversations that come with leadership. In this conversation, Jim and Rachel also explore something every leader wrestles with: how to care for others without losing yourself in the process.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Edoho-Eket offers practical insights on setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and choosing joy—even when the work is challenging. Her story is a reminder that sustainable leadership isn't about doing more. It's about being intentional, staying connected to your values, and creating the conditions where both students and educators can thrive.
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