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Coaches' views on the relevance of unconscious dynamics to executive coaching

E Turner Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2010

This article examines coaches' views on the role of unconscious dynamics in executive coaching. It considers whether they believe unconscious dynamics to be relevant in coaching; it addresses the role of coach training and supervision in understanding them; and it explores how coaches distinguish between coaching and psychotherapeutic int...

How do business coaches experience the boundary between coaching and therapy/counselling?

A Maxwell Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2009

The question ‘what is coaching?’ continues to provoke debate, with many writers attempting to distinguish coaching from other forms of ‘helping by talking’, particularly therapy and counselling. Despite this level of discussion, confusion and lack of clarity continues to exist. This situation is compounded by vested interests and lack of ...

Spinning order from chaos: how do we know what to study in coaching research and use it for self-reflective practice?

C Kauffman, T Bachkirova Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and ... 2009

A reflexive inquiry into the ideologies and theoretical assumptions of coaching

M Karin Askeland Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2009

To be able to rigorously reflect upon the effects, risks and limitations of current coaching practices, we need to understand the ideologies and theoretical assumptions of coaching. In this article the author presents her research to identify some of these ideologies and assumptions. Through her work she has found in particular two risks ...

Why interpersonal dominance and affiliation matter: an interaction analysis of the coach-client relationship

P Ianiro, C Schermuly, S Kauffeld Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2013

There is growing evidence that coaching is effective. However, little is known about the process variables critical for coaching success. This article investigates the role of the two interpersonal behaviour dimensions affiliation and dominance in the formation of a positive coaching relationship and in coaching success. The interaction o...

What progress has been made in coaching research in relation to 16 ICRF focus areas from 2008 to 2012?

L Stern, S Stout-Rostron Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2013

This article explores the extent to which the research focus areas of the 100 proposals generated by the International Coaching Research Forum (ICRF) in 2008 have been addressed in substantive, primary and evidence-based research. Abstracts of English-language, peer-reviewed research on coaching published from January 2008 to June 2012 we...

Teachers’ experiences of an introductory coaching training workshop in Scotland: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

M Barr, C van Nieuwerburgh International Coaching Psychology Review 2015

Objectives: This study sought to explore teachers’ experiences of a coaching psychology intervention – an introductory coaching training workshop that included a positive psychology intervention and episodes of narrative-collaborative group coaching. Design: A qualitative design was applied to explore the participants’ experiences. Int...

Using Clean Language to explore the subjectivity of coachees’ experience and outcomes

S Linder-Pelz, J Lawley International Coaching Psychology Review 2015

Objectives: This paper aims to contribute methodologically and substantively to understanding how coachees experience and evaluate coaching. First, we explore the use of ‘Clean Language’ as a phenomenological approach to coaching research, including the eliciting and analysing of data into findings and insights for coaches and coach tr...

Leadership, power, and symmetry

O Spaten Coaching Psykologi 2016

Research publications concerning managers who coach their own employees are barely visible despite its widespread use in enterprises (McCarthy & Milner, 2013; Gregory & Levy, 2011; Crabb, 2011). This article focuses on leadership, power and moments of symmetry in the coaching relationship regarding managers coaching their employees and it...

The Role Of Coaching For Relationship Satisfaction, Self-Reflection, And Self-Esteem: Coachees’ Self-Presentation Ability As A Moderator

J Rank, D Gray Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research 2017

Although theoretical and applied work has emphasized the critical role of coachee personality in the coaching process, little empirical research has identified specific personality traits as moderating variables. Drawing from social-psychological theories, we examined coachees’ ability to modify self-presentation, a major facet of the sel...

Executive coaching during organisational change: a qualitative study of executives and coaches perspectives

K Bickerich, A Michel, D O'Shea Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2018

The aim of this qualitative interview study was to explore the change-coaching process as perceived by middle management executives and coaches using an inductive approach. We interviewed both executives and coaches about their experience of organisational change, and the role of coaching as a developmental tool for executives when managi...

The impact of coachee personality traits, propensity to trust and perceived trustworthiness of a coach, on a coachee’s trust behaviour in a coaching relationship

N Terblanche, M Heyns SA Journal of Industrial Psychology 2020

Orientation: Coaching continues to grow in importance as a learning and developmental intervention in organisations. It is therefore important to understand what makes coaching successful. Research purpose: The coaching relationship is a known predictor of coaching success, and trust is a key ingredient of a high-quality coach–coachee...

Improving self-awareness and engagement through group coaching

A Sutton, C Crobach International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2022

Group coaching has potential to enhance individual and organisational outcomes but demonstrating its effectiveness remains difficult. Practitioners are often caught between trying to demonstrate ROI and knowing that many of the benefits to clients are not captured by this bottom-line. In this paper, we evaluate a group coaching programme ...