Feature Article #1
Are We Missing It?
The most interesting phenomenon that strikes me in speaking with coaching program managers in large and medium-sized companies nowadays is the lack of reflection about whether and how coaching has impacted leadership during the current crisis. How is it possible that we are missing this opportunity of doing some real-time ROI post-action analysis?
Has coaching helped?
Has [...]
Agnes Mura | July 2nd, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #2
Focusing on the Inspiring Finish
I run. I run a lot.
At the moment, I’m in training for a half-marathon in a few weeks, and a full marathon in the fall, which is pretty much the way I motivate myself to lace up the running shoes and get out the door when I’d rather stay inside and read a book.
As a [...]
Mark Joyella | July 1st, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #3
Getting Past the Fixing People Stage
I recently wrote a piece about the many misconceptions regarding what Coaches do, not Coaches in the sports world but in the executive, organizational, government/political, and business worlds.
I wanted to set the record straight, at least from my perspective.
I want to go beyond that, to how we can change the perceptions many people have about coaching, just [...]
Donna Karlin | June 30th, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #4
You! As A Global Coaching Conference Reporter
We want YOU to tell us everything.
There are coaching conferences all over the world and we want to be able to keep our readers well informed. If you are you planning to attend a coaching conference, we invite you to be the eyes and ears of the Coaching Commons — and share your conference experience with our community.
Coaches [...]
Linda Ballew | June 29th, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #5
June Research Update: Coaches Can Benefit by Being Specific
The word “coach” carries a lot of power, but it may not be the best–or only word–to describe the work being done by coaches around the world, according to a new report by researchers at the Institute of Coaching at Harvard Medical School’s McLean Hospital and the Business School at Oxford Brookes University.
Carol Kauffman and [...]
Mark Joyella | June 25th, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #6
Hired, Not Bought
The Clark Kent image that adorns the CoachReporter page here–throwback perfect in fedora and trench coat–was a brilliant idea as an iconic avatar and clear statement of who I am. Softly, and with humor, it sends the right message about my role here: unabashedly idealistic, kind, helpful, (dorky at times, sure) but in nobody’s back [...]
Mark Joyella | June 23rd, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #7
What’s a Community Supported Journalist and Why Did The Coaching Commons Hire One?
Our friend, colleague and architect of the Coaching Commons, Andrea J. Lee was there from the beginning as Ruth Ann Harnisch, founding funder of the Commons, discussed the possibility of hiring a professional journalist to exclusively cover the field of coaching.
Once the community supported journalist idea (CSJ) made the jump to reality, Andrea had the brilliant notion of interviewing Ruth Ann [...]
Linda Ballew | June 22nd, 2009 | Continued
Feature Article #8
Dads As Life Coaches
Newt Gingrich has a new book out just in time for Father’s Day, and this time he’s not talking politics, but life coaching. “Five Principles for a Successful Life” delves not into Gingrich’s time as Speaker of the House, but rather into his ongoing role as coach to his daughter and grandkids.
“We hope people understand [...]
Mark Joyella | June 19th, 2009 | Continued
About this Site
Welcome. What is The Coaching Commons? We launched on January 15, 2008 and we are currently building The Commons to spec, based on your feedback. (Click ‘read more’ to learn about the goals of the early launch phase, how you can help, and why you should care.)
That being said, for [...]
