Webcast - Evidence Based Coaching

The term evidence based coaching was coined by Anthony M. Grant to distinguish between professional coaching that is firmly grounded in a theoretical knowledge base from coaching that was developed from anecdotal and other observations. The concept of evidence based practice grew out of the medical field and is important in psychology, management and other fields besides coaching.

Evidence based practice requires that the practitioner use the best knowledge available, integrate this knowledge with their own expertise and skillfully apply this knowledge in the current context while considering the needs, values and preferences of their client. It is also critical to assess the effectiveness of any intervention.

The coaching field presents an additional level of complexity since fundamental issues, both theoretical and practical, divide the various approaches to coaching which range from goal-oriented approaches to cognitive development approaches among many others. Not all approaches work equally well with all coaching situations.

This challenge is not unique to evidence based coaching since a comparable situation exists in the field of strategy where several paradigms are used. New comprehensive systems have been developed for practicing strategists that are directly applicable to addressing the many similar challenges within the coaching profession. The remainder of the webcast discusses this vital topic.

This webcast will be recorded and broadcast at the times below. A live online discussion will follow. The webcast is 1.5 hrs in length. (GMT = Greenwich Mean Time)

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