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Coaching Scientific Research…Past, Present, Future
Vikki Brock Ph.D., MCC, EMBAMaster Coach pela International Coach Federation - ICF
Coaching Scientific Research…Past, Present, Future
Dr. Vikki G. BrockMaster Certified Coach
2nd Brazilian Coaching CongressNovember 16, 2013
Coaching Industry Timeline
Counseling Executives
Leadership Programs
1960s - 70s1930s - 50s 1980s 1990s
Sales Coaching
Assessment Centers
Inner Game Coaching Services
Training + Associations Coaching Culture
2000s
Academic ProgramsResearch & Evidence
2010s
At present limited academic coach-specific literature exists.
Lane & Corrie, 2006
. . . an academically immature but still emerging discipline.
Grant, 2010
State of Coaching Research
(Grant, 2003)
Why Is Research Vital?
True professionalism rests on evidence
Extend shared knowledge base
Ethical practice demands it
Demonstrate effectiveness
Basis for coach training
Critical thinking skills
Research Fast Fact
Coaching
improves goal
attainment
(Grant, 2009)
425 Papers74 Papers19 Papers
1935 1980 1990 2000 2010
77 PhD Dissertations186 Empirical Studies
265 Opinion Papers, Articles, or Discussions
7 16 17 34 121 304
1985 1995 2005
Coaching Research Timeline
Richard Kilburg1996
Ruth Ann Harnisch2005
The Foundation of Coaching
1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
Anthony GrantPhD 1999
Mary Wayne BushEdD 2004
David PetersonPhD 1987
Coaching Research Influencers
Michael CavanaghAPS 2002
Stephen Palmer BPS 2002
Research Fast Fact
Coaching enhances
resilience
(Grant, 2009; Green, 2007)
If so little coaching-specific research exists, how can we have
evidenced-based coaching?
Use the broader body of coaching-related knowledge…
What Makes Up the Coaching Body of Knowledge?
Some see this differently…
BehaviouralScience
Philosophy
AdultEducation
Economics & Business
Professional Coaching
Evidenced-based Coaching
University-level Education
Body of Knowledge
Evidence-based Coaching
Academics
Conferences
Associations
Books and Journals
Research
Surveys
As of October 2009
Evidence-based Academic Programs
European Mentoring Council 1994-2000 European Mentoring & Coaching Council 2001-present BPS Coaching Psychology Conference 2004-present CIPD Coaching at work 2004-present Oxford Brookes Coaching & Mentoring Research Conference 2005-present
UNITED KINGDOM
Evidence-based Coaching Conferences
ICF Coaching Research Symposium 2003-2006
Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital 2008-present
UNITED STATES
University of Sydney Evidence Based Conference 2003-2005-2007-2009…
AUSTRALIA
Major Evidence-based Professional Coaching Associations - Geographical
European Mentoring & Coaching Council Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development British Psychological Society – SGCP International Society for Coaching Psychology
UNITED KINGDOM
Graduate School Alliance for Executive Coaching
Institute of Coaching Professional Association
UNITED STATES
Australian Psychological Society - IGCP
AUSTRALIA
Research Fast Fact
Coaching leads to
enhanced leadership
and management style
(Styhre, 2008)
Major Evidence-Based Professional Coaching Associations - Discipline
Business
European Mentoring & Coaching Council
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Graduate School Alliance for Executive Coaching
Medical
Institute of Coaching Professional Association
Psychology
British Psychological Society – SGCP
International Society for Coaching Psychology
Australian Psychological Society - IGCP
Research Fast Fact
Coaching improves
well-being and reduces
stress
(Gyllensten, 2005)
Coaching Literature and Research Sources
Business
Behavioral
Medical
What do Coaching
Psychologists Bring to Coaching
Evidence-based Coaching Journals
2002 2004 2006 2008 2010
Coaching Research Books
Sherpa Coaching
Frank Bresser Consulting
Coaching Surveys
ICF
ICFR Research Project Themes
Society & Diversity
Modalities & Processes
Defining Coaching
Training, Development, Knowledge Base & Theoretical Frameworks
Outcomes & Methodology
Coaching Style, Approach & Core Competencies
Bit.ly/100IdéiasDePesquisa
(in English)
Future Coaching Research
Outcome studies
Boundary distinctions
Return on impact or expectations
Organizational change
Must balance research and
practice….
Research Fast Fact
The coaching
relationship is the
best predictor of
outcome
Trends in Coach Specific Research
1. Impact on SI+EI
2. Impact on personality traits
3. Workplace performance, culture, well-being
4. Executive and leadership skills
5. Human/organizational change
6. Internal coaching by managers
. . . and so many others
Coaching Research Key Players
Coach Training Schools
Coaching Associations
Students & Practitioners
Researchers
. . . and all of us here today!
How to Find the Research?Check ICF Research Portal Check the books and journalsGoogle Scholarly articles for subject or titleRead abstracts to see if it is relevantSearch for PDF to download – if yes , if no…Email other coaches in your networkEmail the author direct and request a copy
Do You Have aResearcher Mindset?
What Are The Take Aways ...?
Draw on a wide body of knowledge
Research & theory development is crucial
Evidence-base will lead to professionalism
Balance research and practice
We all have a role to play
… what’s your role going to be?
• Global survey participation– Frank Bresser– ICF– Sherpa
• US$100,000 annually for coach-specific research– Harnisch grants administered through
Institute of Coaching @ Harvard
Wanted: Coaching Researchers
Research Fast Fact
Coaching –
It works
