The biological and emotional experience that supports feelings of safety and trust in coaching is critical for the more technical skills to effectively trigger breakthroughs in...
The Institute of Coaching (IOC) is dedicated to ensuring scientific integrity in the field of coaching. Through our global membership, we disseminate the best coaching science and empower coaches to catalyze positive change and wellbeing. The IOC is based at McLean Hospital. McLean is a member of Mass General Brigham, and the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
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Based at McLean Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, and the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School, the IOC is committed to making a global impact on the well-being of individuals, leaders, teams, organizations, and communities. With our diverse range of offerings, including global community membership, innovative research, world-class resources, and continuing education opportunities, we empower coaches and leaders with the tools and knowledge to drive growth and success.
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WHERE WE LIVE
The Institute of Coaching (IOC) is based at McLean Hospital. Founded in 1811, McLean is the top freestanding psychiatric hospital in the U.S., a member of Mass General Brigham, and the largest psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
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OUR IMPACT? WELL-BEING
By bringing a strong scientific foundation to the practice of coaching, the IOC is making a large, global impact on the collective well-being of individuals, leaders, teams, organizations and communities.
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OUR HISTORY
The formation of the Institute of Coaching (2009) began with a $2 million donation from the Harnisch Foundation, followed by the creation of our global IOC community of 5,000+ members in 75 countries.
The global IOC community emerged from our 14 Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare conferences delivered since 2008 as a collaboration of the Institute of Coaching, McLean, and Harvard Medical School.
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- Join us for access to the latest coaching updates
- Connect with our thought leaders and elite coaching community
- Keep up to date on coaching science with our expansive journal database
- Participate in webinars and discussion groups focused on coaching needs
- Expand your practice with in-depth courses and seminars
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