Look who’s talking

Discusses the link between coaching and psychotherapy, and explains the benefits that coaches can learn from it Simon Western The link between coaching and psychotherapy is hotly debated, yet the ‘talking cure’ has the potential to produce new insights and ideas for...

Testing the water

Describes how United Utilities have successfully developed a coaching programme involving in-house part-time coaches rather than bringing in external coaches Andy Allen   It’s taken a lot to convince senior managers at United Utilities that part-time in-house coaches...

Wise council

Describes the introduction of a women-only coaching programme at the Greater London Authority Liz Hall A few years ago, female employees were complaining that the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) organisational culture was male-orientated, that it was not committed...

A life less ordinary

Describes how Irish Life & Permanent is turning to coaching to help attract and retain staff. Sally O’Reilly In a country where unemployment is below 4 per cent and in a sector facing intense competition for staff, financial services company Irish Life &...