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Malcolm Knowles – Self-Directed Learning as a Foundation for Coaching

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Published: May 15, 2008 under Coaching History

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Malcolm Knowles (1913-1997) was an American adult educator and acknowledged as the founder of adult education as a separate discipline.

Thanks to Jim Clarkson for this nomination. You can read more about Malcolm Knowles in Jim’s comment of May 15, 2008.

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Dr. Vikki Brock, MCC, is Team Lead for the one-of-a-kind Virtual Museum of Coaching here at The Coaching Commons. Based on interviews about the evolution of coaching with over 175 coaching 'influencers' she also contributes mightily to our Coaching Hall of Fame. Though some may consider 'The History of Coaching' a dry topic, Vikki believes 'the roots determine the fruits' and promises the museum won't be a stuffy place. Vikki is also the only executive and leadership coach we know who supports clients from a 50 foot sailboat named Cuidado, moored in Ventura, California next to the Channel Islands National Park.

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