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Coaching studies often arise from coaching practice. This page of interviews offers some insight into what the coach researcher asked about and what was learned to inform coaching practice. If you’re interested in reading more coaching studies (in addition to the links provided with each interview), please visit The Research Repository at The Foundation of Coaching, soon to be The Institute of Coaching.

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How the “Coach Approach” Has Taken Root in Christian Ministries

Linda Miller moves in two similar, but distinctly different worlds: coaching executives at some of the world's top companies, and coaching ministers through her work at Coach Approach Ministries, founded in 2001 as a means of "bringing professional coaching to churches." And Miller says Christian coaching has become big business. "It ... Read More

Executive Coaching Family CEOs: Mom and Dad

Perhaps there's no other company in the world that puts out a product as important as the family. And like the best corporations, some coaches believe the best families know the power of good coaching. "Being a parent is the most sacred work we do," says Gloria DeGaetano, a parent ... Read More

Coaching Olympians and CEOs

This week, the U.S. Nordic Combined Ski Team made Olympic history, winning a silver medal at the 2010 Winter Games. The team broke a nearly 90 year streak without winning a single medal--and this year, they've won two. "There's a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction," said Tom Steitz, a ... Read More

Coaching Gay Men in the Workplace

Mark Strong says his life changed five years ago, when he hired a coach. "I had found some real success, but it wasn't until I hired my own life coach in 2005 that I started to truly cross off every item on my 'Wish List,'" he said. Strong was so impressed ... Read More

Starting the New Year with a “Daily Whip”

If you're looking for a gentle soul to take you by the hand and lead you softly into the world of coaching, Erika Lyremark would not be the woman for the job. Lyremark--a former exotic dancer--calls herself a "professional ass kicker," and that's exactly how she approaches her coaching. "I teach ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation: What is a Mastermind Group?

Listen to the audio recording below: Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm Eastern Guest: Nancy Gerber, PCC and Nancy Spivey Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: What is a Mastermind Group? "The Nancys" -- Nancy Gerber and Nancy Spivey, long time business coaches and founders of www.TheMagicofMastermind.com -- were with us in March for an ... Read More

Max Leone: Coaching with Passion!

Coach Max Leone loves working with clients on their passion. After all, he's living his own. Leone, an Italian, relocated to Ireland as he pursued his dream of coaching in English. Leone specializes in "helping people discover and express strategically their unique talents and to bring them into the job they ... Read More

Talking with Noel Posus: Coach of the Year

What's the most important step that coaching can take to advance the profession worldwide? Why are coaches in Australia getting out of coaching? And why would anyone criticize Noel Posus for calling himself a "Master Coach?" Posus, recently named Coach of the Year by the Australian New Zealand Coaching Institute, has ... Read More

Setting Your Prices When Your Clients May Be Struggling

Should you post a pricelist? Or negotiate price with your coaching clients? Should you consider dropping your prices to help clients who may be struggling? Or stand firm? Master Certified Coach Molly Gordon hears these questions from coaches and clients who find financial discussions to be among the most difficult parts of ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation: Does Understanding the Brain Make Coaches More Effective?

Listen to the recording below: Thursday, October 8th, 2009 Time: 12:00 Noon to 1:00pm Eastern Guest: David Rock Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: Does Understanding the Brain Make Coaches More Effective? David Rock joins us for an enriching and provocative conversation about coaching and the ... Read More

The Necessity of Financial Coaching

Vicki Van Horn works to spread financial literacy; her friend Mary Beth Shewan is a coach who--more than ever before--finds herself coaching clients about money. The two have teamed up on a financial coaching program backed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation aimed at giving coaches a solid foundation in financial ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation September 29, 2009: An Interview and Conversation with Julio Olalla

Listen to the recording below: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 Time: 2:00–3:00pm Eastern / 11:00-12 noon Pacific Central Europe: +6 from Eastern, UK: BST +5 from Eastern Australia: +14 from Eastern Guest: Julio Olalla, MCC Host: Vikki Brock, Ph.D., MCC Topic: A Live Interview and Conversation with Coaching Masters Please join us at the ... Read More

Interview with David Rock: Coaching with the Brain in Mind

Coach Reporter Mark Joyella talks to coach, CEO and author David Rock, who has two new books out on coaching and the brain: a textbook, "Coaching with the Brain in Mind," and his newest, out in October, "Your Brain at Work," which uses what may be a brain science first: ... Read More

Coaching Teenagers, Whether You Call It That… Or Not

A recent study by researchers in the UK found that teenagers who received coaching did better in school--and might just perform better in life. The study's findings came as no surprise to certified executive coach Natalie Loeb and her husband Gordon, who launched a coaching effort with a group of teenagers ... Read More

CoachReporter Interview with Jayson Blair, Disgraced Journalist Turned Life Coach–Listen to the Podcast

In his most extensive interview in years, disgraced former journalist Jayson Blair speaks with CoachReporter Mark Joyella about the plagiarism scandal that cost him his job at The New York Times and led the storied newspaper to describe the period as a "lowpoint" in more than 150 years of publishing ... Read More

Coaching As A Profession: Licensed? Registered? Chartered? Regulated?

Is it important for coaching to be considered a profession? Chris Baxter's tired of hearing the word "coach" tossed around as a workplace cliche. "People wouldn't say at work, 'I'm going to sit down with my staff and do some psychotherapy,'" says Baxter. But bosses often boast about being good coaches, ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation from July 28, 2009: Finding the Goodness in Business

Listen to the recording: Tuesday, July 28th Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm Eastern Time Guest: C.J. Hayden, MCC, CPCC Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: Finding the Goodness in Business Imagine a world where business is a force for good. Perhaps more than you think, this is the world we live in right now. All around you, visionary ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation from July 23, 2009: 3 Simple Yet Profound Meditation Techniques to Use in Your Coaching Sessions

Listen to the recording: Thursday, July 23rd Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Eastern Time Guest: Marina Spence, author of Make Every Day a Friday! Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: 3 Simple Yet Profound Meditation Techniques to Use in Your Coaching Sessions Dr. Oz of Oprah fame says meditation is the #1 stress-buster. Along with relieving stress, ... Read More

Listen To An Uncommon Conversation from June 16, 2009 – Coaching Your Clients to Consciously Live Their Active Legacy NOW!

Listen to the recording: Tuesday, June 16th Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm Eastern Time Guest: Vikki Brock, Ph.D., MCC Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: Coaching Your Clients to Live Their Active Legacy NOW! What is Active Legacy anyway? What if my clients are too young for Legacy talk? What difference does it make if we have a Legacy? What's ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation from April 30th, 2009 – Helping Your Clients Find Their Transferable Skills

Listen to the recording: Thursday, April 30th, 2009 Time: 12:00 noon- 1:00pm Eastern Time Guest: Deborah Brown-Volkman, PCC Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: Helping Your Clients Find Their Transferable Skills The concept of transferable skills is important for job seekers in today's economy. In your resume, cover letter, and during the ... Read More

Listen to an Uncommon Conversation from April 21st, 2009 – The Perfect Question

Listen to the recording below: Tuesday, April 21 Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm Eastern Guest: Lable Braun Host: The Coaching Commons Topic: What is the Perfect Question? In his recent Coaching Commons article, Les Question Dangereux (Dangerous Questions): "Do I Want What I Want?" Lable refers to the brilliant musical "Camelot," where the three main ... Read More

Listen: Andrea Broughton and Linda Miller Discuss their Research: Encouraging Women into Senior Management Positions: How coaching can help.

Just in time for Women's History month in the US, Francine Campone interviews Linda Miller and Andrea Broughton about the challenges faced by women executives and the specific support coaches might offer. Linda and Andrea's international study offers an insightful glimpse into salient issues for coaches working with ... Read More