New Frontiers in Coaching Research

As coaching grows rapidly as an industry and practice, what we know from research lags further behind. What we have learned from research has only begun to inform us as to what constitutes an effective coach, the outcomes of coaching, or the degree to which coaching brings about behavioral change in those coached. In this symposium we bring together presenters whose work encourages new frontiers in coaching research, and we have created a format inviting both scholars and practitioners to join together to explore those frontiers. Our presenters’ papers explore (1) the need to better understand coach competence, (2) the process of coaching, and (3) the outcomes of coaching. We invited a scholar who conducts research on coaching and an experienced consultant and coach to serve as our discussants. They will provide their unique perspectives to the papers presented as well as lead all in attendance in an interactive group discussion. Executive Coaching Outcomes and How Organizations Can Capitalize on Them Pre...