Journeys towards the professionalisation of coaching: Dilemmas, dialogues and decisions along the global pathway
D Gray Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2011
The term ‘profession’ derives from the Latin word ‘profiteor’ meaning to profess. Professionalisation is the process whereby a gainful activity moves from the status of ‘occupation’ to the status of ‘profession’. Claims for professional status and the emergence of standards and awards are typical of the journey that occupations make (or a...