We at The Breakthrough Coach are dedicated to guiding educational leaders towards excellence, balance and meaningful results. For a quarter of a century, we have partnered with school administrators and their secretaries to implement effective, sustainable practices that strengthen leadership capacity and improve organisational performance. Our well-established Fundamental Practices offer a tested framework for managing time, enhancing instructional quality and fostering personal satisfaction among those who lead schools.
Our tailored programmes are designed to serve individual administrators, entire districts and educational associations, addressing the unique demands of each. Many of our clients report transformative changes from relinquishing unproductive habits to embracing their role as instructional leaders allowing them to concentrate on what truly matters: developing their staff and improving pupil outcomes. If you are facing challenges such as post-pandemic academic recovery, staff retention or the shift to a headship role, our approach provides the tools to lead effectively while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We invite you to connect with us to explore how our expertise can help you create lasting improvements in your schools and in your professional life.
Our tailored programmes are designed to serve individual administrators, entire districts and educational associations, addressing the unique demands of each. Many of our clients report transformative changes from relinquishing unproductive habits to embracing their role as instructional leaders allowing them to concentrate on what truly matters: developing their staff and improving pupil outcomes. If you are facing challenges such as post-pandemic academic recovery, staff retention or the shift to a headship role, our approach provides the tools to lead effectively while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We invite you to connect with us to explore how our expertise can help you create lasting improvements in your schools and in your professional life.
Highlights and features
- Proven approach to instructional leadership breakthroughs
- 25 years empowering school leaders and secretaries
- Transform student outcomes and staff satisfaction
- Achieve healthy work-life balance for administrators
- Fundamental Practices™ trusted at all leadership levels
- Case studies show measurable leadership transformations
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Services
At The Breakthrough Coach, we enable individual administrators to reclaim their time, energy and leadership confidence through our proven Fundamental Practices. You will learn how to dedicate two full days each week to classroom observation, establish clear work-life boundaries, empower your staff, and drive improved student outcomes all within a balanced and manageable school week. 
We support school districts in transforming leadership teams who feel overwhelmed into focused, inspired professionals who deliver meaningful change. Our School Leadership Programme enables administrators to prioritise what truly matters, work efficiently and restore enthusiasm. With structured coaching, practical tools and lasting support, we help leaders thrive both personally and professionally while improving outcomes district-wide. 
Our school leadership programme provides educational associations with a practical solution for members facing overwhelming demands. By fostering efficient working practices and clear boundaries, we enable leaders to dedicate more time to teaching and team development while maintaining organisational excellence. Associations can introduce this transformative approach through a range of dynamic events and tailored experiences. People
Malachi Pancoast
CEO and Founder
An esteemed and sought-after presenter, Malachi has conducted transformational leadership seminars and training programs across the U.S. and internationally. His influential work has been widely applauded by prestigious audiences in various academic settings including the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the University of Edinburgh, and the National Associations for both Elementary and Secondary School Principals.
Jill Pancoast
President
Jill Pancoast has been running her own consulting and coaching business since 1994. In 2001, she co-founded The Breakthrough Coach in collaboration with her husband, Malachi Pancoast, with the aim of adapting effective business management practices to the education sector. As co-author and presenter of The Breakthrough Coachs Foundations Course, Webinar Series, Personal Coaching Program, and Podcast Support Series, Jill also trains and develops the companys cadre of coaches and presenters across the U.S.
Videos
Part 1 - What Do We Mean By A Breakthrough?
This opening segment introduces school leaders to the phenomenon of breakthrough thinking by presenting a new possibility: how to work less hard, with less effort, in less time, while simultaneously increasing student achievement.
The Breakthrough Coach (TBC) is an educational training firm that supports school administrators to be transformational leaders who achieve student success in a sensible workweek.
The Breakthrough Coach Management Methodology has a track record of reducing administrators workloads by 15-20 hours per week AND multiplying their time in classrooms by 500% or more. TBC teaches school leaders how to build productive front-office environments that then free them up to focus on creating sustainable, school-wide improvement.
