In their article, Folk, D. et al. research the area of social connection decline during the first wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic. What Folk et al. found in two separate within-group studies does not reflect the reality of all individuals affected by the Coronavirus; however, they do believe the trends have merit. Read more about Does one’s personality factor into their experienced isolation?
Submitted by IOC Fellows August 7, 2020 - 12:21pm Friday, August 7, 2020Most of our coaching clients are all-too-familiar with the nagging voice of doubt and criticism inside their heads. This voice, often referred to as the Inner Critic, is one of the key roadblocks holding our clients back from achieving their coaching goals. But is that voice the authentic voice of our client, or is it just a part? What wisdom can we learn from listening to all of the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of our client? Below, 11 Institute of Coaching Fellow Members share their best advice for ways you can help your clients explore and manage their inner critic. Coaching Tools Read more about 11 Ways To Help Your Clients Manage Their Inner Critic
Submitted by Vania Castro July 23, 2020 - 12:52pm Thursday, July 23, 2020Trust needs a customized approach. Trust is a complex, multifactorial concept and deserves a focused effort to adapt to your coaching, life, or organization. Leadership Development Read more about Reflections on Trust in Executive Leadership
Racial bias infiltrates the everyday thoughts of nearly everyone. Dr. Jennifer L. Eberhardt has a few words and tricks to combat this implicit pattern that is gaining attention. Read more about How can individuals break the cycle of racial bias?
Submitted by Palena Neale July 12, 2020 - 6:29pm Sunday, July 12, 2020I recently attended an IOC Huddle on Diversity and Inclusion, in which we shared our experiences in relation to coaching. We explored topics ranging from what coaches can do to support leaders with diversity and inclusion to how to help clients navigate the current social climate. There was an interesting exchange, particularly around intersectionality, multiple identities and identity mapping – but for me, what occurred in the chat was even more fascinating, striking a chord on two different, related levels. Diversity Read more about How do we Support Diversity and Inclusion in Coaching Interventions?
Submitted by Andrew Cook July 9, 2020 - 5:54am Thursday, July 9, 2020What does resilience look like, especially given the current novel coronavirus pandemic? Here is an overview of the many IOC resources available to you, sourced from the Masterclass on Resilience Crisis Management Read more about Top Resilience Tips
As coaches, finding ways to identify behaviors that can be measured, such as microaggressions can be a step towards eliminating racism in your workplace. Dr. Goff speaks on how his company works with Police Forces to eliminate racist behaviors, by identifying what racist behaviors exist in your professional space, you can do the same. Read more about How We Can Make Racism a Solvable Problem
As coaches, educating oneself on systematic racism, and the effects it has on races in America is crucial when it comes to being able to accurately and respectfully interact with diverse racial groups in America. Read more about Naming and Addressing Systemic Racism
As Coaches, starting the conversation and listening to black voices and activists can help you understand the experiences of the black community. Additionally, having the courage to acknowledge that as individuals and institutions we are not perfect is a crucial first step to then being able to put in the necessary work for racial justice. Read more about What actions should leaders be making today to effectively deal with systemic racism?
In her Ted Talk entitled ‘Racism has a cost for everyone’ political correspondent Heather C. McGhee details how systematic discrimination in the United States has repeatedly hurt the entire nation. One of the biggest points from McGhee’s talk is the concept of ‘zero-sum thinking’ a concept where the success of one group would cause the failure of another. Read more about Racism Has a Cost for Everyone
Submitted by Isik Tacoglu June 9, 2020 - 2:15pm Tuesday, June 9, 2020In this virtual conversation hosted by Jeff Hull, IOC fellows navigate how to help their clients shift the mindset about the pandemic from a sprint to a marathon. The group discusses how they can, as coaches, first “put the oxygen mask on themselves” and then assist others to make the transition to a “new normal” in a Covid-19 disrupted world. Read more about The Art of Running a Marathon for Sprinters 2 comments
Submitted by Elix Cintron June 2, 2020 - 4:07pm Tuesday, June 2, 2020Recently, I had the great privilege of presenting a real-life coaching case to over 50 of my colleagues at the Institute of Coaching’s Tricky Coaching Case Forum. Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the forum participants came together in the spirit of sharing ideas and experience with one another to help navigate complex professional challenges. Read more about Key Mindset Shifts when Encountering Challenging Clients
Submitted by Margaret Moore June 2, 2020 - 1:55pm Tuesday, June 2, 2020This sucks. We got through an acute crisis. Barely able to absorb the nearly 100,000 lost lives in the US already, we awaken to a chronic crisis of COVID-19 accompanied by a sudden economic depression. It feels like a tunnel with no light ahead. COVID Read more about Morale in 2020: lighting up the tunnel
14 Aug Live Zoom GatheringAugust 14, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmLetting Go I invite you to join us on Friday, August 14 for Letting Go, a free monthly, one hour, live virtual meeting with the intention to explore our experience and to connect with each other and ourselves. This month, we will explore: Letting Go. Go to Registration Page
10 Sep onlineSeptember 10, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pmCoaching high velocity leaders – either startup founders or leaders operating inside of fast-growing companies – brings unique challenges. This is a public webinar. Register
22 Sep onlineSeptember 22, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:30pmHow are your blind spots and unconscious biases playing a part in the decisions you make and the advice you offer as a Coach? Go to Registration Page
22 Oct Virtual EventOctober 22, 2020 - 9:00am to 6:00pmThe Institute of Coaching is excited to partner with AceUp to host a one-day virtual summit that will bring together some of the most prominent thought-leaders in the world on Organizational Change, HR, Education Technology, Leadership, and Coaching. They will discuss how the current crises are transforming the way we work, and what people and organizations can do to adapt and lead through change. Save Your Spot