Curated 2022: The Best Essays Regarding Coaching Trends and Strategies

For the third time in the history of The Library of Professional Coaching (LPC) we are offering “A Best of . . .” volume of Curated. In this instance, we are also providing a theme that brings the selected essays together in a coherent manner. The theme is: Coaching Trends and Strategies. In past editions […]

Posted by William Bergquist
On December 7, 2022
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The Philosophical Foundations of Professional Coaching I: Are Our Decisions and Actions Predetermined or Free?

The gods bound Kingu Condemned him, severed his arteries. And from his blood they formed mankind. Ea then toil imposed on man and set gods free. There is an ancient Hebraic account of the creation of humans. The Babylonian creation-myth accords to we humans a divine status—yet assigns us work and deprives us of […]

Posted by William Bergquist
On November 27, 2022
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Honoring Dr. Jeannine Sandstrom with Lifetime Achievement Award

Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Dr. Jeannine Sandstrom for Stewardship of a Nurturing and Sustainable World Ceremony held via zoom October 26, 2022 at 10am Eastern Dr. Jeannine Sandstrom was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her incredible accomplishments across three major industries/fields: Executive Coaching, Community Development, and Management Training. The […]

Posted by Suzi Pomerantz
On October 27, 2022
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Leadership and Stewardship: Nurturing the Field of Executive Coaching

This Thirtieth issue of the Future of Coaching brings together two important themes: (1) stewardship and (2) leadership development. They are brought together within the context of nurturing the field of executive coaching. Furthermore, the essays contained in this issue build on outcomes from a summit conference on executive coaching that was held in April […]

Posted by William Bergquist
On August 24, 2022
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The Intentional Design of Stewardship: A Case Study

Bill Bergquist and Bill Carrier Goodwin Watson once wrote about the ingredients needed for effective, lasting change. He identified three domains in which change can take place. One domain is structure, with the second domain being process and the third domain being attitude/culture. Eventually, all three domains need to be engaged if change is to […]

Posted by Bill Carrier
On August 24, 2022
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Leadership Development and Executive Coaching: Reflections from a Summit

Leadership development was one of the three primary themes identified In preparation for the New Executive Coaching Summit (NECS) held during April of 2022 at a Bed and Breakfast Inn located in Harpswell Maine. Consideration was given throughout this 2 ½ day meeting to the nature of and promotion of leadership development, as well as […]

Posted by William Bergquist
On August 22, 2022
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Learning About Leadership: Surprise, Agility and Collaboration

At an executive coaching summit, I witnessed agility and collaboration in response to a technological challenge. I witnessed leadership that was being exhibited by senior-level executive coaches who are usually doing the coaching about leadership, but in this instance were engaging in leadership themselves. It was amazing!!

Posted by William Bergquist
On May 17, 2022
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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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Neurosocial Dynamics: Toward a Unique and Cohesive Discipline for Organizational Coaching

Anthony Grant (2003) cites an article by C. B. Gorby published in I 937 as the first use of the word “coaching” in the context of business and organizations. The concept is related to Elton Mayo’s “nondirective interview” (1933) and human relations approaches to management. The term “coaching” was expanded beyond its use in athletics […]

Posted by Linda Page
On January 4, 2022
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