Grant highlights the prominent workplace stress and burnout associated with high performance individuals. Burnout syndrome is highlighted specifically, which according to Freudenberger consists of a self-defeating cycle resulting in individual’s focusing on work-related issues while neglecting their broader needs and general selfcare. In response to this issue, Grant believes that individuals can find great success when they balance reciprocity between the environment they find themselves in with their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Read more about How do you sustain wellness and high performance?
In his article, Managing relational conflict by closing the intention and behavioral gap through the use of a 3 dimensional visualisation and simulation model, Carlos Raimundo explores issues within interpersonal relationships. Read more about Knowing the difference between intent and impact
In their article, Exploring Self-compassion and Empathy in the Context of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Kathryn Birnie et al., navigate the possibility of utilizing MBSR as an intervention for increasing self-compassion and empathy. With a sample of 51 participants, the researchers implemented a 2 month long MBSR program and analyzed the effects on an individual’s self-compassion and empathy scales. From the findings of the study, the researchers gathered evidence that MBSR reduces stress and mood disturbances, while increasing mindfulness, spirituality, and self-compassion. Read more about Can coaching unite self-compassion, empathy, and mindfulness?
The Institute of Coaching recently established the “Coaching for Social Good” Award in the name of Ellen Shub, in honor of her commitment to social activism, the art of photography and photojournalism, and to the field of coaching. We are making the first call for nominations for this reward, which will be presented for outstanding contributions to the research and/or practice of coaching which furthers social and climate justice, equity and peace. Read more about Call for nominations: Coaching for Social Good Award
In her article exploring the link between identity and coaching, Dr. Joy Butcher researched how identity is viewed from a psychological, a sociological, and a neuroscience-based approach. With these complex identities, Dr. Butcher wanted to expand on how coaches recognize the multiple, shifting identities held by their coachees, and how that impacts the lens in which coaches engage with their clients. Read more about What does a client’s identity mean in the context of coaching?
Humankind faces one of its biggest challenges in the current climate and biodiversity crisis. The IOC is proud to have co-signed this joint statement on climate change along with our respected colleagues. Coaching, mentoring, coaching psychology and supervision are concerned with developing the potential of human beings, of raising awareness to enable people to take responsibility for their actions and ownership for their contribution. We have a significant role to play in fostering new ways of being in service to a healthy human society and a healthy planet. As professional bodies who are dedicated wholly or in part to the role of coaching, coaching psychology, mentoring and supervision, to develop individuals, teams, organisations, and to create social value, we have committed to work together to play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Read the Full Statement Read more about Joint Statement on Climate Change
The result for most startups and entrepreneurs is failure. A study by Fairlie and Miranda (2017) found that 84.4% of U.S. startups fail within seven years. This high failure rate elicits questions on how entrepreneurs can be most effective in their new endeavors. Read more about What impact does the scientific method have on entrepreneurial success?
Submitted by Tracy Fuller May 12, 2021 - 2:37pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021A prior Institute of Coaching Research Dose on Beautiful Coaching Questions (Cook & Moore, 2020) noted that “coaches collect great questions.” These questions are typically focused on expanding our clients’ capacity. On a recent Zoom huddle of IOC Fellows, however, we pivoted to questions that expand a coach’s capacity. In the moment, we generated and curated a diverse list of reflection questions that can deepen our awareness and effectiveness in ways that are important to us. Mindfulness, Coaching Read more about Building Your Reflection Practice: Self-Coaching Questions for Coaches
Time scarcity is a phenomenon that many individuals experience, but not many understand. In exploring the concept of time scarcity, researchers Carol Kaufman-Scarborough and Jay D. Lindquist explore the ways that people think about and use their time and experience time scarcity. The researchers believe that individuals who feel at ease with their time supply have two possible advantages over those who feel pressed for time. Read more about Are you running out of time?
Submitted by IOC Fellows April 28, 2021 - 2:12pm Wednesday, April 28, 2021This sequel to previous blogs on "Presencing" delves deeper into the ‘Aha’ moment In other words, how both coach and coachee benefit from being a “witness” and a “contributor” to the practice of Co-creating in-the-moment with Compassionate Care. Relational Intelligence, Emotional Agility Read more about Presencing: Practising Compassionate Care In-The-Moment
In their article: The Role of Coaching and Coach Language in Client’s Language and Individual Change, Fölscher-Kingwill and Terblanche explore what the effect of coaching is on client’s spoken and internal language. Their initial findings with 12 in-depth interviews with business leaders found that coaching does play a role in changing client language, along with a possible link to individual change. Read more about Has your client’s language changed?
29 Jun onlineJune 29, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:30pmMarsha will lead a provocative conversation about how coaching and OD may be at an inflection point to redefine their professional identities. This is a public webinar
01 Jul onlineJuly 1, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:00pmJoin Christine Scordato and other IOC Fellows to discuss the Power of Coaching as an Organization Development (OD) Intervention webinar from Marsha Hughes-Rease. We will be discussing key themes as they apply to our coaching practices. This event is exclusively for Fellows
13 Jul onlineJuly 13, 2021 - 2:30pm to 3:30pmThe need to prove oneself can be immense and can reinforce a central component of Impostor Syndrome – overworking -- resulting in burnout, lack of balance, and a constant sense of insecurity. In this session, we will identify the central characteristics of Impostor Syndrome so that you can recognize it in your clients. This is a public webinar
16 Jul onlineJuly 16, 2021 - 11:00am to 12:00pmJoin Jeff Hull and other IOC Fellows to discuss the "Beyond Impostor Syndrome: Coach Clients to Defeat the Internalized Negative Voice and Live in Their Greatness" webinar from Lisa Orbe-Austin. We will be discussing key themes as they apply to our coaching practices. This event is exclusively for Fellows
27 Jul onlineJuly 27, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pmIn this webinar we’ll review five different ways of thinking about systems and consider how each philosophy might manifest differently in the work of a coach.