More generally, what commitments should each of us make as stewards of these fields of leadership development and executive coaching? What are the best ways in which to foster new leadership in these closely related and deeply interwoven fields? NECS participants spoke of expanding the existing constituency of leaders in these fields. They suggested that we extend an invitation to young and new leaders in the field of professional coaching to become leaders of the field.

In essence, our commitment to stewardship might best be engaged by “activating leadership in the industry [of professional coaching].” What might this invitation look like? What would be the source of this invitation? Who should receive it?

The fields of leadership development and executive coaching are here to stay and are very much needed in a mid-21st Century world that is filled with VUCA-Plus challenges. Now is the time for establishing legacy. NECS participants have suggested that this might best be done by inviting new leaders to join our stewardship of these important fields of human service.