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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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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Professional Challenges Facing the Coaching Field from an Historical Perspective

Coaching emerged during the postmodern period ef the late twentieth century, born of a rapidly changing socioeconomic environment and nourished by the root disciplines of psychology, business, sports, and adult education.

Posted by Vikki Brock
On March 11, 2016
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An Interview with John Lazar: Institutions and Influences

Interview Conducted by Bill Carrier Bill Carrier: Thank you for joining us to talk with The Future of Coaching about the institutions of coaching from your own extensive experience! To get started, would you share a little bit about your background in terms of coaching and institutions that you’ve been involved in as you […]

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On March 11, 2016
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Lew Stern Interview: Research on Professional Coaching

Interview Conducted by Bill Carrier Bill Carrier: Lew, thank you again for investing some of your time and talking about the research that you’ve done, and your experience and insight on research in general. I’m looking forward to this conversation. Lew Stern: Thank you. Bill Carrier: I thought we would start out by taking a […]

Posted by Bill Bergquist
On June 24, 2014
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