Feeling Groovy

Explains the Gestalt view of coaching and its principles John Leary-Joyce Gestalt boasts influences from anarchy to Zen Buddhism. Our special report looks at an eclectic system of coaching that refuses to be labelled and that requires each coach to create their own...

Managing to Coach

The author discusses how to overcome problems when asked to support a valued member of the team aspiring to make a career move. Jackie Wilkinson Can bosses coach their own staff and retain a level of impartiality? I believe wholeheartedly in coaching’s ability to help...

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...

Outside call

Explains how BT revamped its executive coaching scheme. Describes the problems faced and the progress made to date Colin Cottell EXECUTIVE COACHINGWhen a review showed across-the-board failings in how BT coached its executives, the company responded swiftly with a...

When own goals are a winner

Coaches must establish individual targets and goals for each client. Some performanace goals may alienate clients whereas learning goals may be more motivating Anthony Grant It isn’t enough to set a target for a client. The coach must tailor it to the...