Western institutions produce the majority of coaching research. However, as the field grows globally, international scholars will lead the way in shaping contextually relevant coaching practices.

Non-traditional fields and areas of practice, such as the helping professions and behavior change research, offer valuable insights for coaching practitioners. Our experts discuss how healthcare coaching and Intentional Change Theory illuminate aspects of human development relevant to coaching.

Professional women pursue leadership and career development in stages. Dr. Andromachi Athanasopoulou examines in her talk how gender and coaching research intertwine, with implications for coaches to support women as they define their personal leadership style.

Coaching relationships facilitate lasting change for clients. Research shows that the relationship impacts coaches as well. 

In the midst of global and climate crises, research can guide coaches to show care for clients through trauma-informed coaching principles and awareness.

When coaches address their own implicit biases, they can ask better questions, leading clients to explore how their unique life experiences impact their ability to set and achieve goals.

In 2020, one in three mothers considered leaving the workforce, according to McKinsey & Company’s annual Women in the Workplace study. Wisdom Weaver Margaret Moore discusses the positive role coaching plays in reducing burnout for women in the workplace.

Competency models help the coaching profession gauge coaching’s overall effectiveness. To improve coaching’s efficacy, the field of coaching must establish what makes coaching distinct and the skills needed for effective practice.

‘Critical Moments’ research explores the limits and potentials of human attention and memory. Comparing the memories that coaches and clients share reveals how the coaching relationship generates personal discovery and satisfaction for both parties.