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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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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