Category Archives: Coaching

About coaching and how to get the most from it

Story matters – how narrative awareness assists coaching

Posted on 5 February 2012 by

The findings of my academic research into the use of narrative in coaching have been published by the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring. I interviewed six coaches whose approach is informed by a sensitivity to stories. The … Continue reading →

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Meeting a prospective coach

Posted on 28 September 2010 by

How to work with a coach, part 4 Before you work with a coach, you should aim to meet two or three before deciding which to appoint. In part 3 of this series, I argued that you should never be … Continue reading →

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Looking for coaches who work with stories

Posted on 5 February 2010 by

Are you a coach whose practice draws on a narrative perspective, or explores how clients make and tell themselves stories? If so, can you help with my research project? I’m doing a Masters dissertation on how an awareness of stories … Continue reading →

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How do you find a coach?

Posted on 21 January 2010 by

How to work with a coach, part 3 Finding a coach is harder than finding a doctor, lawyer or most other kinds of professional service. Coaching is a fast growing profession, but strangely invisible and not clearly defined to its … Continue reading →

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Why coaching works

Posted on 10 December 2009 by

During these past three months, I’ve resumed my Masters studies in coaching – which partly accounts for the lack of posts here.  Aside from earning a living and maintaining family life, most of my spare capacity has been absorbed by … Continue reading →

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