I Boniwell, E Osin, A Sircova International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2014
This article provides an overview of coaching methods and interventions that address different forms of imbalance in clients’ time perspectives, proposing a fresh look on dealing with multiple time management issues. We selected different coaching intervention techniques according to the time perspective theory, which distinguishes betwee...
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MEP Seligman, C Peterson Oxford University Press 2004
The classification of strengths presented in this book is intended to reclaim the study of character and virtue as legitimate topics of psychological inquiry and informed societal discourse. By providing ways of talking about character strengths and measuring them across the life span, this classification will start to make possible a sci...
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M Kerrin, S Palmer, L Stewart, H Wilkin International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2008
Using the Five Factor Model of personality and the construct general self efficacy this study explores the relationship between coaching clients’ personality and a self-report measure of the transfer of learning from coaching to the workplace. Positive correlations are found between the application of coaching development and conscientio...
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J Whitmore Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2009
Completely Revised 4th Edition of the 500,000 Copy Bestseller! Coaching is a way of managing, a way of treating people, a way of thinking, a way of being. Coaching has matured into an invaluable profession fit for our times and this fourth edition of the most widely read coaching book takes it to the next frontier. — John Whitmore Good co...
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A Grant Social Behavior and Personality: An International Journal 2003
Despite its high media profile and growing popularity there have been no empirical investigations of the impact of life coaching on goal attainment, metacognition or mental health. This exploratory study used life coaching as a means of exploring key metacognitive factors involved as individuals move towards goal attainment. In a within-s...
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GB Spence, AM Grant The Journal of Positive Psychology 2007
Few studies have investigated the impact of life coaching on self-regulated behavior and well-being. A limitation of past studies has been their reliance on peer rather than professional coaches. The present randomized controlled study compared peer with professional life coaching over a 10-week period with 63 participants. Results indica...
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MEP Seligman, M Csikszentmihalyi American Psychologist 2000
A science of positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions promises to improve quality of life and prevent the pathologies that arise when life is barren and meaningless. The exclusive focus on pathology that has dominated so much of our discipline results in a model of the human being lacking the p...
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MEP Seligman, T Steen, N Park, C Peterson American psychologist 2005
Positive psychology has flourished in the last 5 years. The authors review recent developments in the field, including books, meetings, courses, and conferences. They also discuss the newly created classification of character strengths and virtues, a positive complement to the various editions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of M...
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S Green, AM Grant, J Rynsaardt International Coaching Psychology Review 2007
Objective: To extend the knowledge base on the use of life coaching as an applied positive psychology.
Studies to date have utilised community samples with participants of varying ages and most research has
used adult community samples. The present study is unusual in that it examined the efficacy of an
evidence-based (cognitive-behavi...
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RG Hamlin, AD Ellinger, RS Beattie International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2009
During the past few years, the growth of an emergent ‘coaching industry’ has resulted in some scholars
calling for the development of a genuine coaching profession. Yet contemporary organization
development (OD) and human resource development (HRD) practitioners conceive of coaching as an
extant core component of their respective field...
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D Stober Wiley & Sons 2006
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DF Curtis, LL Kelly International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2013
This study utilised a multiple case study design, grounded in self-determination theory, which
examined changes in motivation and psychological courage throughout an 8-week quality of life coaching
intervention. Eight nonclinical adults participated in six one-hour tele-coaching sessions. Sources of data
included a pre-assessment s...
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GB Spence, LG Oades International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2011
The scholarly coaching literature has advanced considerably in the past decade. However, a review of
the existing knowledge base suggests that coaching practice and research remains relatively
uninformed by relevant psychological theory. In this paper it will be argued that Self-Determination
Theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985) presents as...
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CJC Leach, LS Green, AM Grant International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2011
This article discusses how positive psychology and evidence-based coaching can support youth
service provision in order to promote cross fertilisation between these different domains of
practice. The transition from adolescence to adulthood is difficult for many young people and
there is growing recognition that there should be a great...
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H Geber International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2010
It is recognized that combining a thorough orientation to academic life and its
expectations with intensive training in conceptualising research can accelerate the careers
of early career academics. Unique to the structured support programme for research
productivity and publication at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg...
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C Newnham-Kanas, P Gorczynski, D Morrow, JD Irwin International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2009
While executive life coaching is quite prominent in the research forum as outlined in Grant’s
workplace and executive life coaching annotated bibliography (2005), studies pertaining to life coachingrelated
health outcomes are fewer in number and they have not been well recognized. Furthermore,
although health-related studies focusing o...
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C Newnham-Kanas, JD Irwin, D Morrow International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2008
This study evaluates the impact of one-on-one coaching on the waist circumference, BMI, self-esteem,
self-efficacy, physical activity, and functional health status of adults with obesity. A one-group withinsubjects,
pre-test post-test study design was used. The study took place at the University of Western
Ontario from June-October 200...
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S Linder-Pelz International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2008
In this conceptual article we suggest that understanding clients’ self-reflexive processes enables
coaches to become even more effective in helping clients make changes in how they think, feel
and act. Our aim is also to throw light on the relationship between metacognition, change and
coaching. We begin with an overview of theories of...
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J Drum International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2007
This grounded theory study looks at how theatre directors in rehearsal create a learning
environment and considers what coaches can learn. It identifies some of the factors involved
in creating a learning environment in both theatre rehearsal and coaching: factors such as
managing processes, managing relationships and overcoming goal i...
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I Boniwell International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2005
In this article questions such as “What is a good use of time?” and “How can one’s
relationship with time contribute to their well-being?” are raised and discussed with
regard to empirical research on various aspects of psychology of time. In the fist part of
the paper, the construct of time perspective is considered. It is argued that...
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E Hanssmann International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2014
This paper reports coaches’ experiences of supporting clients undergoing transformational change.
Qualitative research was carried out using semi-structured interviews with six coaches and these were
analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The findings suggest clearly
identifiable ingredients for creating a trans...
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K Sammut International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2014
The aim of the research reported in this paper was to discover if and how transformative learning
theory is applied in coaching. Data were collected from eight coaches through semi-structured interviews.
The findings of the study revealed four emerging themes: space and context of the coaching environment;
the coaching relationship; di...
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A Zarecky International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2014
This paper aims to show how a positive psychology strengths approach can be useful in helping
transitioning military personnel in their transition to “civvy street”. This qualitative study entailed an
action research methodology, using a strengths cards intervention based on the Values-in-Action
Inventory (Peterson & Seligman, 2004). T...
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T Worgan International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2013
The concept of hope has infused human culture for millennia and in modern times challenged
psychologists’ attempts to define and measure individuals’ level of hope. The beneficial impact of
increasing hope to improve physical and mental well-being is a tested therapeutic intervention. However,
little research has explored this matter i...
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AK Krum International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2012
Stress remains a significant problem in contemporary society causing people to take sick leave
and early retirement. This paper explores how using ideas from the existential approach can enhance
coaching for people who experience work-related stress. It reports on an action research project
involving six participants in coaching over a...
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T Brady International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2011
Self-esteem is generally perceived as fundamental to performance and research highlights its central
role in our psychological well-being. Yet there is little coaching literature to help us understand this
phenomenon. This article reports on a phenomenological study to understand the real-life experiences
of six executive coaches who h...
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G Reynolds International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2011
Newly appointed senior leaders are typically expected to “hit the ground running” and start making
a difference within a few weeks of their arrival. This study explores how they articulate and
interpret their experience of coaching during their transition period. Using a phenomenological
based approach, the empirical research involved ...
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V Woodhead International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2011
This paper explores how coaching supports team working in an NHS hospital.
Using a case study methodology, a multidisciplinary team were asked to reflect on and describe their
experiences of being coached and how this supported them in working as a team.
The findings demonstrate that team coaching supported team working in a number of ...
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L Hindmarch International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentori... 2008
This study explores the experience of self-doubt in coaching, and strategies adopted to overcome
it. A phenomenological approach is used to explore the lived experience of self-doubt with eight
participants. Four of the participants are clients who have been coached in self-doubt, and four
are coaches who have worked with clients in ad...
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AS Gabriel, CM Moran, JB Gregory Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2014
Coaching has established itself as a key component of employee learning and
development. Yet, despite the prevalence and impact of coaching in organisations,
there has been a lack of theory regarding the processes through which coaching
behaviours influence outcomes for coachees (i.e. motivation, performance and wellbeing).
As such, i...
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A Grant, M Hartley Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2013
This article presents some practical insights, strategies and tips about how to help organisations embed leadership coaching skills in the workplace following participation by executives and managers in ‘Leader as Coach’ development programs. Given that organisations globally are increasingly using such programs as part of leadership deve...
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D Drake Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and P... 2011
What do coaches need to know? This paper draws on the literature in expertise development, adult learning and evidence-based practice to offer a fresh perspective on the development of mastery in coaching. In doing so, it goes beyond traditional notions of competencies in suggesting that Mastery = Artistry + Knowledge + Evidence (MAKE). I...
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