On December 18th, 2019, we lost our cherished colleague and friend, Ellen Shub, who passed away after a very sudden and rapid illness. Ellen was with the Institute of Coaching for 8 years, during which time she was a beloved member of the team, a warm and wise presence, and contributor to a variety of activities. Read more about Honoring Ellen Shub
Submitted by Olesya Luraschi September 18, 2019 - 9:59am Wednesday, September 18, 2019The Institute of Coaching at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, is honored to present the 2019 Vision of Excellence award to Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman. The Vision of Excellence award was established to recognize lasting contributions and pioneering work on the scientific foundation of coaching. The award will be presented at the Institute of Coaching Conference, which will also feature a discussion with the Gottmans. Although the Gottmans are known for their work on romantic relationships, their research is invaluable in managing professional relationships and work-life balance, showcasing the behaviors and thoughts that harm relationships and teaching those which foster healthy, lasting relationships. Goals, Happiness, Blog Read more about This Couple Holds the Key to Applying Relationship Science in Coaching
Submitted by Sandra Martinez August 26, 2019 - 12:12pm Monday, August 26, 2019How can we effectively support leaders who are less capable, because of their level of development and degree of awareness, to act effectively in the face of complexity? Studies show approximately 20% of managers act from a post-conventional mind-set* and the majority of these leaders do not develop beyond the first post-conventional stage. Yet, leaders who are not post-conventional in the parlance of developmentalists, are valuable and productive contributors to their organization. Leadership Development Read more about How to Teach Leaders to Navigate Complexity
Submitted by Carol Braddick August 5, 2019 - 5:26pm Monday, August 5, 2019Start-ups disrupting the coaching market with digital tools are also focused on the intention-action gap. This post takes a look at two platforms - Leader Amp and Saberr - that support individuals and teams in acting on their implementation intentions. As in my previous (and future!) posts on technology, highlighting a vendor is not an endorsement. Instead, these examples of new technology are intended to spark conversations in our coaching community about.Coaching Tools Read more about Can Technology Help Shrink the Intention-Action Gap?
11 Feb onlineFebruary 11, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pmIn this webinar we will review research conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital that proved that empathy can be taught and learned, and discuss the importance of empathy for coachees in multiple domains including healthcare and business settings. Go to Registration Page
26 Mar onlineMarch 26, 2020 - 11:00am to 12:30pmBased on decades of his own and colleague’s research including dozens of longitudinal studies as well as hormonal and neuroimaging studies, Professor Richard Boyatzis will share examples of what effective coaching feels like, as well as understanding the neural processes that foster or inhibit it. This is a public webinar Registration Coming Soon