Balance of power

Analyses research which looks at the use of subject expertise when coaching Bob Garvey Should a coach or mentor use subject matter expertise to advise their clients? Inverting the power position can be beneficial, says Bob Garvey of the Coaching and Mentoring Research...

Nursing ambitions

Julie Carrington describes her role in promoting learning at the Royal College of Nursing and recalls the lessons she learned at the BBC which have proved useful in her new role Sarah-Jane North Moving from the BBC to the Royal College of Nursing may seem an unusual...

No claim, big gain

Suggests that coaching should be used to help diffuse grievances before they become a legal issue Christopher Mordue Legal eagle Prevention is better than cure when it comes to grievances – that’s why coaching should be used proactively to reduce the risk of...

Only part of the story

Latest news on research into return on investment in coaching Research matters How can we measure return on investment in coaching? It’s tempting to use anecdotal research but we need to be much more clear and consistent in our approach, say Paul Stokes and Ruth...