In this episode of Coaching Conversations, Jessica Wise talks with ICG consultant Sonja Pullen about what she's learned from coaching educators around the world. Together, they explore the nuances of different coaching approaches, the power of listening, and why growth often begins with curiosity. Along the way, Sonja shares surprising lessons from the pickleball court that offer powerful insights for coaches, teachers, and leaders alike. Thank you for being a part of our community.<ul><li>Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think.</li><li>Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.</li></ul> Learn more about Better Conversations workshop:<a href='https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/better-conversations/'>https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/better-conversations/</a> Learn more about the 2026 Teaching Leading Coaching (TLC) Conference:<a href='https://www.tlc-conference.com/'>www.tlc-conference.com</a>

In this episode of Coaching Conversations, Jessica Wise talks with ICG consultant Sonja Pullen about what she's learned from coaching educators around the world. Together, they explore the nuances of different coaching approaches, the power of listening, and why growth often begins with curiosity. Along the way, Sonja shares surprising lessons from the pickleball court that offer powerful insights for coaches, teachers, and leaders alike. Thank you for being a part of our community.Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think.Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration. Learn more about Better Conversations workshop: https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/better-conversations/ Learn more about the 2026 Teaching Leading Coaching (TLC) Conference: www.tlc-conference.com

In this episode of Coaching Conversations, Jessica Wise talks with ICG consultant Sonja Pullen about what she's learned from coaching educators around the world. Together, they explore the nuances of different coaching approaches, the power of listening, and why growth often begins with curiosity. Along the way, Sonja shares surprising lessons from the pickleball court that offer powerful insights for coaches, teachers, and leaders alike. Thank you for being a part of our community.<ul><li>Feedback: We love hearing from you! Leave us a rating or comment to let us know what you think.</li><li>Stay Connected: Follow our podcast for more episodes packed with insights and inspiration.</li></ul> Learn more about Better Conversations workshop:<a href="https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/better-conversations/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instructionalcoaching.com/workshop/better-conversations/</a> Learn more about the 2026 Teaching Leading Coaching (TLC) Conference:<a href="https://www.tlc-conference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.tlc-conference.com</a>

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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.

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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.

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