Coaching World Issue 19: Science of Coaching

Global Views How do you keep yourself up-to-date on advances in the science of coaching? “Neurosciences are progressing fast, links between social science disciplines are growing and coaches are bubbling with creativity. Indeed, it is a challenge to keep abreast of the latest advances in the science of coaching to better serve my clients! “I find that my network of fellow coaches is an invaluable source of information. In France we are lucky to have a very active ICF Chapter that organizes regular events, giving us access to high-caliber experts and coaches nationally and internationally. Over the past year, I have been able to experience original approaches such as coaching with horses, outdoor coaching in nature and mindfulness practices, to name but a few.” —Estelle Mironesco, ACC (France) “I keep a regular flow of information coming in from a variety of sources about coaching and related fields. I subscribe to a number of blogs and websites that curate some of that information for me and also regularly keep tabs in coaching community forums. However, the best way I have found to keep up-to-date on information is by building strong relationships with a community of coaches that I respect. This is where ICF reigns supreme: I am continuously amazed by the ICF community and how much great information you can learn by just asking. The ICF Research Portal is pretty great too, once you figure out how to use it.” —Rey Castellanos, ACC (USA) “To keep myself up-to-date on the advances in the science of coaching, I read articles about the subject published by different universities around the world. Whenever the opportunity comes I also do my best to attend conferences, workshops and lectures (virtual and in-person) to widen my knowledge. But the easiest way for me to keep myself updated on a daily basis is to follow relevant pages on social media and frequently visit ICF Global’s website to see what’s new on this important topic.” 26 Coaching World —Pia Olsson, ACC (Sweden)

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