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LPC Honors Agnes Mura with The Gordon Lee Salmon Sustainable Leadership Award and Event

PROCLAMATION Whereas… Agnes Mura has been a vital contributor to the evolution of the coaching profession, thus exemplifying the work of Lee Salmon, and Whereas… Agnes Mura exemplifies the qualities of a compassionate leader in all of her professional works, and Whereas… the work of Agnes Mura contributes to a sustainable world, and Whereas… Agnes […]
  • Posted by Suzi Pomerantz
  • On May 11, 2022
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Curated 2021: The History of Coaching

As professional coaches, we are often encouraging (and even sometimes guiding) our clients in the exploration of their personal histories. Unlike psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapists, we are not in the business, as coaches, of dwelling on past experiences and the feelings as well as thoughts associated with these experiences, it is appropriate that we spend time with […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On January 6, 2022
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Coaching is Dead. Long live Coaching!

There is a growing sense of urgency and anticipation about the future for coaching (what is it and what does it need?) as well as about the future of the world (where is it going and what does it need?). As such, it is important to assess the degree to which the historical stories we tell about coaching and about the world match the requirements for either's future.
  • Posted by David Drake
  • On January 4, 2022
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The Philosophical Influences that have Shaped Coaching

Peter Jackson and Elaine Cox [Note: This essay first appeared in a 2009 issue (No. One) of the International Journal of Coaching in Organizations] INTRODUCTION If the reasons why people think the way they do were transparent there would be no psychology or therapy and coaching would certainly be much less interesting. As academics, coaches, […]
  • Posted by Peter Jackson
  • On January 3, 2022
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Natalie and John: A Narrative Perspective on the Future Hopes and Fears Facing Organizational Coaching

Specific kinds of questions may initially contribute to the postmodern complexity, unpredictability and turbulence in our lives, and may increase rather than decrease the pain in our lives, they also keep us alive and vitally engaged in the real world around us. They help prepare us for the extraordinary world that will play out in front of us during the coming decades of the 21" Century.
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On January 1, 2022
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The VUCA-Plus Challenge of COVID-Related Expertise: Dancing on a Moving and Warped Plane

The leaders operating in 21st Century societies often must deal with major challenges associated with the anxiety experienced by members of their society. This anxiety can be induced in many ways—and there are multiple sources of societal anxiety. We often seem to be stranded on a boat that is caught up in the “perfect storm” […]
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On October 19, 2021
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Honoring Dr. William Bergquist with Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Dr. William Bergquist for his Stewardship of Professional and Organizational Development Ceremony held via zoom May 27, 2021 at 10am Eastern   Dr. William Bergquist was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his incredible accomplishments across three major industries/fields:  Academia, Psychology, and Coaching. The ceremony was a celebration of the adventurer and […]
  • Posted by Suzi Pomerantz
  • On June 3, 2021
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Enriching the Dialogue: The MAPS of Coaching

A timely analogy, metaphor, parable or simile can be introduced in a coaching session that makes a reformed reality that much more a source of insight, inspiration, guidance and enactment.
  • Posted by William Bergquist
  • On March 29, 2021
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Collaboration: Issue One/February 2021

Newsletter of the Coach Quad Chamber of Commerce In established the Coach Quad, the founders identified some of the initial benefits that would be available to individuals or organizations that wish to become members. These benefits range from expanded marketing region to links with other coaching organizations.  Benefits were also identified that would be derived […]
  • Posted by Bill Bergquist
  • On February 18, 2021
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