In this episode of Coaching Conversations, Ignacio Lopez and Jim Knight explore how emotional intelligence shapes the way educators lead and coach in schools, particularly as they continue to navigate the ongoing challenges they've faced since the pandemic.

Ignacio, who wrote The EQ Way, walks listeners through the five dimensions of emotional intelligence and offers concrete, practical approaches that leaders and coaches can use right away to deepen empathy, strengthen self-regulation, and help everyone in a school take genuine ownership of their growth.

What emerges from the conversation is a clear picture of how emotionally intelligent leadership improves school climate and builds the kind of trust and collaboration that helps teachers feel supported and students thrive.

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What is the purpose of coaching?

In this episode, Jim Knight reunites with Dr. Haesun Moon, Michael Bungay Stanier, and Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh to explore this fundamental question. Together, they examine coaching's role in fostering awareness, enabling real change, and building authentic human connection.

The conversation addresses the power of curiosity over advice, the delicate balance between support and autonomy, and how cultural context shapes the coaching relationship. Our guests share practical insights on leading conversations that empower rather than prescribe and why resisting the urge to solve problems is one of the most important things a coach can do.

At its core, coaching is a co-creative process rooted in respect, empowerment, and the client's own journey. This episode will challenge how you think about your role as a coach.

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This week, I'm welcoming Kim Scott, author of Radical Respect, back to Coaching Conversations. We discuss leadership, communication, and fostering respect at work. Kim explains her concept of "radical respect," emphasizing dignity for all, and offers practical strategies to address bias, prejudice, and bullying. Our conversation covers tools for safe feedback, handling power dynamics, and supporting vulnerable employees. Kim shares actionable tips like using signals to flag microaggressions and preparing for tough conversations to help leaders and teams build psychologically safe, respectful workplaces where everyone can thrive.

Resources

CHAT.RADICALCANDOR.AI

https://chat.radicalcandor.com/chat/login

https://www.bostonreview.net/articles/the-claims-of-close-reading/

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