Coaching World Issue 19: Science of Coaching | Page 4

Michael Voss Director of Brand Management Lisa Cunningham Social Media Specialist Justin Hannah Marketing Specialist Abby Tripp Heverin Communications and Awards Manager Mae Manacap-Johnson Contributing Editor Stephanie Wright Brand Designer Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and not necessarily endorsed by Coaching World or the International Coach Federation (ICF). Content may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written permission. International Coach Federation Headquarters 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A325 Lexington, KY 40504 USA 1.888.423.3131 or 1.859.219.3580 [email protected] Advertise with us! From the CEO Coaching World is a quarterly digital publication of the International Coach Federation. It is distributed via email and accessible online at icfcoachingworld.com. Coaching World is developed and produced by the ICF Marketing Department. What’s New and Exciting Coaching is still very much an evolving profession. It is a thrill to be a witness to new discoveries and theories. Not too long ago, there was limited information about the science of coaching and a lack of solid research around it. That certainly has changed over the last several years. Just a quick look into ICF’s Research Portal shows how the conversation around coaching shifted from “does coaching work” to “how coaching works.” The sheer number of available articles, dissertations and white papers indicates a vastly increased interest in “everything coaching.” In September, for the third consecutive year, ICF will host an ICF Advance event dedicated to the science of coaching. This year we will focus on three topics at the forefront of professional coaching today: coaching presence, creating awareness and team coaching. When we organized the first ICF “SCIENCE IS AN Advance: Science of Coaching event in 2014, one of the individuals involved I N T E G R AL PART OF in planning the content said, “Science T H E F O U N DAT I O N is a part of coaching’s legacy. The OF COACHING.” founders of this field were heavily influenced by the social sciences from other disciplines, including psychology and organizational consulting. Science is an integral part of the foundation of coaching. It’s important for professional coaches to reconnect with that part of their history, because when you understand the foundational sciences of coaching, you have the basis to make informed decisions.” Any field benefits from continuous and curious exploration. Coaching is definitely in the same place. It is an exciting time for our industry as we chart new territories and discover new ways to deliver coaching for the true benefit of the client—maximizing their professional and personal potential. [email protected] facebook.com/icfhq twitter.com/icfhq coachfederation.org/linkedin youtube.com/icfheadquarters icf.to/google+ coachfederation.org/blog Magdalena Mook CEO/Executive Director