The process of your brain growing new cells, formally known as neurogenesis, is one of Dr. Thuret’s research focuses. The predominant area of neurogenesis in adult humans is the hippocampus. And, as the hippocampus is the location of the brain associated with learning, memory, moods, and emotions; the implications of these findings are scientifically exciting. Read more about Could your adult brain be ‘growing’?
In an 8-month pilot study using 11 graduate students, researchers Rebecca Fried et al. evaluated how peer mentorship combined with motivational interviewing could impact the lives of coachees. Read more about Can peer coaching improve resilience and wellness in high stress individuals?
Submitted by IOC Fellows February 18, 2021 - 6:50pm Thursday, February 18, 2021Coaches can work with a range of individuals managing complexity. Their role is to offer clients safe, professional, and independent support. This provides them an opportunity to explore thoughts, feelings, attitudes and beliefs regarding their professional and personal roles, relationships, and wellbeing. This is common for both Executives and those impacted by cancer. Wellness, Health Read more about Personal development & making-sense of complexity: The common themes of practice in the coaching of Executives and Cancer patients.
Burnout is a significant problem internationally. Dr. Jimenez features a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the subject matter, “Burn-out is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed.” So what are we to do with the issue of burnout? Read more about Do you know if you or your client is experiencing burnout?
In today’s world, we have a propensity to get caught up in what everyone else is doing. Data and analytics professional, Ted Speaker, and wheelchair athlete Dean Furness has a few reasons for why focusing on anyone other than yourself is detrimental to your goals and sense of self. Read more about How are you measuring your success?
Submitted by IOC Fellows February 3, 2021 - 12:16pm Wednesday, February 3, 2021Unfortunately, pandemic trauma is only serving to exacerbate significant pain that has been building in the healthcare industry for years. For more than a decade, industry experts – and practitioners themselves – have been sounding the alarm about critical levels of burnout and toxic stress experienced by healthcare professionals. healthcare, burnout Read more about Healthcare Coaching Through Crisis and Trauma
Two commonly used coaching techniques are the Transtheoretical Model and Motivational Interviewing. In a preliminary study, researchers Li et al. wanted to see if Transtheoretical model-based intervention and motivational interviewing would have a positive effect on the management of depression with individuals hospitalized for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD). Read more about Are the effects of coaching practices effective on clients?
When it comes to research on diversity, researchers have been looking for specific statistics to show the effect a lack of diversity can have. Authors Paul Gompers and Silpa Kovvali address this area of research in their article, The Other Diversity Dividend on HBR. To analyze data on diversity within teams, Gompers and Kovvali settled on the Venture Capitalist (VC) industry, as VC firms have easily trackable data, and extremely homogenous teams. Read more about Homogenous Teams: What shortcomings arise when everyone looks like you?
Although some of their hypotheses did not receive enough statistical support to be viable, the field study did result in some significant evidence for coaches. The results showcase that individuals within the coaching group reported experiencing less stress than their non-coached counterparts several weeks into their goal development course. Read more about Are your coaching practices having a statistically significant effect on your clients?
Submitted by IOC Fellows January 15, 2021 - 8:28am Friday, January 15, 2021This blog is based on a series of conversations had by a group of Institute Fellows following a wonderful discussion led by Alison Whitmire, President of Learning in Action (and a Fellow herself) and Jeff Hull, Director of Education, Institute of Coaching, on Coaching for Blind Spots - In Ourselves and Our Clients. Encouraged by Allison and Jeff, we began to explore a new concept, Presencing, that we share here. Whitmire’s focus on self-awareness and working on the ”edge” of our blind spots to become facile and effective at helping our clients uncover and work through their own, adds a new dimension for us as coaches. Relational Intelligence, Emotional Agility Read more about Presencing 1 comment
In 2017, the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching established a national board certification for health and wellness coaches (NBC-HWCs). The research found that over 50% of participants wanted to enter the private sector after they had completed their training. With this large percentage of individuals searching to work independently, Dr. Babcock has several suggestions for the training of health and wellness coaches. Read more about What do health and wellness coaches need to know about their entrepreneurial endeavors?
In her article, ‘The Six Essentials of Workplace Positivity’, Dr. Elizabeth F. Cabrera focuses on how companies can cultivate positive work environments. What is the big reason to push positive work environments? Dr. Cabrera notes how the current research showcases a competitive advantage for more positive companies. Read more about What is the environment like at your workplace?
09 Mar onlineMarch 9, 2021 - 11:30am to 1:00pmIn this highly interactive discussion, Rick Simmons, CEO, the telos institute, will provide coaches the framework to work with clients and leaders to help them realize the incredible potential of these uncertain times. At Telos, we use the term “liminal space” to define periods of discontinuity that create an openness to change, much like the environment many of us find ourselves in today. Utilizing real-life examples of when liminal space was best managed for transformative results, the discussion will highlight effective methods to facilitate the journey to successfully capture the power of liminality. Go to Registration Page
16 Mar onlineMarch 16, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pmJoin Jeff Hull and other IOC Fellows to discuss the Unleashing the Power of Liminal Space webinar from Rick Simmons. We will be discussing key themes as they apply to our coaching practices. This event is exclusively for Fellows Go to Registration Page
24 Mar onlineMarch 24, 2021 - 10:30am to 12:00pmThe Internal Family Systems model is an extremely popular form of psychotherapy that is increasingly being applied to coaching. Using it, coaches help clients quickly access a state called the Self which is characterized by qualities like calm, clarity, curiosity, and compassion. Then, from that state, clients explore and transform their relationships with the parts of them that are blocking their goals or their vision. Finally, they are more able to lead their personal and work lives from the state of Self-leadership which creates more harmony in their relationships. Presenter: Richard Schwartz This is a public webinar Register
08 Apr onlineApril 8, 2021 - 1:30pm to 2:30pmYou're great at what you do - and now it's time to ensure even more people recognize it. Dorie Clark - Harvard Business Review author and Duke University executive education professor - will share practical strategies to help you build a following around your ideas and ensure you're viewed as an expert, not a commodity. This is a public webinar Register
22 Apr onlineApril 22, 2021 - 11:30am to 1:00pmEveryone has stress on their brains (and bodies) these days, and as a coach it’s critical that you understand how to facilitate the use of stress in ways that are helpful instead of harmful. Neuroscience research demonstrates that our brain and nervous system can adapt in both positive and negative ways to stress. It’s not the stress itself that causes the problem but our response that impacts our lives. Go to Registration Page