Scientific Proof: Coaching Works

The following peer-reviewed academic journal articles represent just a few of the hundreds of scientific research studies conducted on the effectiveness of coaching.

You will attain the life results you desire through live, one-on-one coaching.

Abbott, G. and P. Rosinski (2007). “Global coaching and evidence based coaching: Multiple perspectives operating in a process of pragmatic humanism ” International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring 5(1): 58 – 77.

Collard, P. and J. Walsh (2008). “Sensory awareness mindfulness training in coaching: Accepting life’s challenges.” Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy 26(1): 30-37.

Cox, E. and T. Bachkirova (2007). “Coaching with emotion: How coaches deal with difficult emotional situations” International Coaching Psychology Review 2(2): 178-190.

Divine, L. (2010). “Looking AT and Looking AS the Client: The Quadrants as a Type Structure Lens.” Journal of Integral Theory and Practice, 4(1), pp. 21-41.

Divine, L. (2010). “A Unique View Into You: Working with a Client’s AQAL Constellation.” Journal of Integral Theory and Practice, 4(1), pp. 41-93.

Frost, L. (2010). “Integral Perspectives on Coaching: An Analysis of Integral Coaching Canada Across Eight Zones and Five Methodologies.” Journal of Integral Theory and Practice, 4(1), pp. 93-121.

Gordon, S. (2008). “Appreciative Inquiry Coaching.” International Coaching Psychology Review 3(1): 19-31.

Grant, A. M. (2008). “Personal life coaching for coaches-in-training enhances goal attainment, insight and learning.” Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice 1(1): 54-70.

Greif, G. (2007). “Advances in research on coaching outcomes.” International Coaching Psychology Review 2(3): 222-247.

Griffiths, K. and C. Campbell (2008). “Regulating the regulators: Paving the way for international, evidence-based coaching standards ” International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring 6(1): 19-31.

Gyllensten, K. and S. Palmer (2007). “The coaching relationship: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.” International Coaching Psychology Review 2(2): 168-177.

Hunt, J. (2010). “Transcending and Including Our Current Way of Being: An Introduction to Integral Coaching.” Journal of Integral Theory and Practice, 4(1), pp. 1-20

Hunt, J. (2010). “Building Integral Coaching Canada: A Practice Journey.” Journal of Integral Theory and Practice, 4(1), pp. 121-149.

Hunt, J. (2010). “Transformational Conversations: The Four Conversations of Integral Coaching.” Journal of Integral Theory and Practice, 4(1), pp. 69-93.

Jackson, P, (2005), How do we describe Coaching? International Journal of Evidence based coaching & mentoring. Volume 3. Number 2. p.45.

Kemp, T. (2008). “Self-management and the coaching relationship: Exploring coaching impact beyond models and methods.” International Coaching Psychology Review 3(1): 32-42.

Kombarakaran, F. A., J. A. Yang, et al. (2008). “Executive coaching: It works!” Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research 60(1): 78-90.

Liljenstrand, A. M. and D. M. Nebeker (2008). “Coaching services: A look at coaches, clients, and practices.” Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research 60(1): 57-77.

Linder-Pelz, S. and M. Hall (2008). “Meta-coaching: a methodology grounded in psychological theory.” International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring 6(1): 43-56.

Neenan, M. (2008). “From cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) to cognitive behaviour coaching (CBC).” Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy 26(1): 3-15.

Palmer, S. and K. Gyllensten (2008). “How cognitive behavioral, rational emotive behavioral or multimodal coaching could prevent mental health problems, enhance performance and reduce work related stress.” Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy 26(1): 38-52.

Passmore, J. (2007). An Integrative Model for Executive Coaching. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(1), 68-78.

Peel, D, (2005), The significance of behavioural learning theory to the development of effective coaching practice. International Journal of Evidence based coaching & mentoring. Volume 3. Number 1. p.18.

Peltier, B. (2001). The Psychology of Executive Coaching: Theory and Application, New

York: Taylor & Francis Group.

Smith, K. A. (2008). “Restructuring metaphors: Using mental re-mapping in cognitive coaching.” Journal of Rational-Emotive & Cognitive Behavior Therapy 26(1): 16-29.

Sparrow, J. (2007). “Life coaching in the workplace.” International Coaching Psychology Review 2(3): 277-291.

Spence, G. B. (2007). “Further development of evidence-based coaching: Lessons from the rise and fall of the human potential movement.” Australian Psychologist 42(4): 255-265.

St Claire-Ostwald , B. (2007). “Carrying cultural baggage: the contribution of socio-cultural anthropology to cross-cultural coaching ” International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring 5(2): 45-54.

Stelter, R. (2007). “Coaching: A process of personal and social meaning making ” International Coaching Psychology Review 2(2): 191-201.

Walker, S, (2004) The Evolution of coaching; patterns, icons & freedom. International Journal of Evidence based coaching & mentoring. Volume 2. Number 2. p.16

Ward, G. (2008). “Towards Executive Change: A psychodynamic group coaching model for short executive programs.” International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring 6(1): 67 – 78.

Wesson, K. and I. Boniwell (2007). “Flow theory – its application to coaching psychology” International Coaching Psychology Review 2(1): 33-43.

Wycherley, I. M. and E. Cox (2008). “Factors in the selection and matching of executive coaches in organizations.” Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice 1(1): 39-53.