TY  - JOUR
TI  - Enhancing goal self-concordance through coaching
AU  - Burke, D.
AU  - Linley, P.A.
AB  - Objectives: Research shows that self-concordant goals are more readily pursued, better achieved, and their attainment can lead to increases in well-being. This study assesses whether executive coaching in turn affects self-concordance.  Design: We hypothesised that the heightened awareness produced by coaching leads to changes in self- concordance (type of motivation) and commitment (a measure of the amount of motivation). A single group design with repeated measures was used. Method: 26 participants – all senior managers in business – identified three goals and then received a one-to-one coaching session focused on one goal, but received no coaching on the remaining goals. Results: The hypothesis was supported, with significant changes (increases) in self-concordance and commitment for the coached goal. There were also significant increases in self-concordance and commitment for some of the other non-coached goals. Conclusion: These results are discussed with reference to the goal attainment and coaching literature, and suggestions made for further research.
IS  - 1
JO  - International Coaching Psychology Review
PY  - 2007
SP  - 62
UR  - www.positran.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ICPR.pdf#page=62
VL  - 2
LA  - English
ER  -