Coaching for Workplace Wellbeing

Whilst coaching has traditionally focused on enhancing performance, over recent years and with the emergence of positive psychology, the focus on outcomes has broadened to include wellbeing and resilience alongside performance. Within the field of positive psychology, a large focus has been on the scientific study of wellbeing and whilst academic debate continues, there is now a large body of accessible knowledge about what wellbeing is and what makes for a well-lived life. This includes the contribution of work as a protective factor that can enhance wellbeing but also act as a significant risk factor to physical and mental wellbeing. This chapter will explore the science of wellbeing and how it can be applied in the context of work through evidence-based coaching to support individuals, teams and organisations to flourish. Focusing on the PERMA model of wellbeing, it will explore how the experience of Positive Emotions; Engagement; Relationships; Meaning and Accomplishment are key to thriving workplaces and organisations.