Often in conferences with teachers, coaches might wonder if they are saying “the right things.” Instead, coaches might focus on the kinds of comments they are making and ask themselves a few questions. Are my replies positive? Am I speaking in a way that invites collaborative thinking? What about the way I say things – can the teacher be sure that I am sincere? These experiences are all about perception. If teachers feel they are “under attack, their…reaction is to resist” (Knight, 2009, p. 511).