10 Best Articles on Coaching
The most useful articles on coaching from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Coaching Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on coaching by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
Watch a video to get a quick overview.
Are your fears giving you terrible advice?
From episode: (https://youtu.be/bCel0X2Ta7U) How to fire people with grace, work through fear, and nurture innovation | Matt Mochary (CEO coach)—Matt Mochary...
What is ...?
New to #coaching? These articles make an excellent introduction.
What Is Conscious Leadership? A Quick Guide to Conscious Leadership Concepts — Sunderland Coaching
The concept of "above the line" vs. "below the line," the 15 commitments, alignment, and other conscious leadership concepts explained in this introductory guide to conscious leadership.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on coaching—all under 10 minutes.
How Mentors Can Change Your Trajectory
Finding the support your need from someone who cares
The Question Formulation Technique
According to the creators, the question formulation technique helps build skills for lifelong learning, self-advocacy & democratic action.
Five C’s of Great Coaching Conversations
Feedback is really hard to give, so most of us avoid giving it. Let’s get it right with the five C’s of great coaching conversations.
«Why is it that – like most managers – you do nothing? Zip. Zilch. Nada.»
The Surprising Power of Peer Coaching
Here’s why it works — and how to do it right.
Coaching For Everyone? It Really Can Be Done!
How many times have you heard of companies coaching candidates for ‘senior teams’, ‘top talent’ and ‘future leaders? That is, the ‘special ones’ who are worth coaching attention! Sure, there will be…
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on coaching.
Why Most Managers Aren’t Effective Coaches
Managing & coaching are very different skills that are commonly lumped together. But the best managers can switch between managing, coaching & more!
«Managers often don’t support the growth of their reports because they are too focused on business tasks. As a result, they lead disempowered teams.»
The Making of an Expert
New research shows that outstanding performance is the product of years of deliberate practice and coaching, not of any innate talent or skill.
«All the superb performers he investigated had practiced intensively, had studied with devoted teachers, and had been supported enthusiastically by their families»
I’m a life coach, you’re a life coach: the rise of an unregulated industry
Brooke Castillo, the ‘queen’ of life coaching, has convinced her fans they can find meaning and money in the field – but is she selling them an unattainable fantasy?
«Coaching is an entirely unregulated industry – there are no oversight boards, no standard curricula, no codes of ethics; if I wanted to hang out my shingle as a life coach tomorrow, no one would stop me.»
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Coaching, including:
TeachThought
Innovation in education through the growth of #teachers. PD at https://www.wegrowteachers.com; Courses and ad-free reading at https://teachthought.university
EdSurge
A nonprofit newsroom reporting on the powerful forces, fascinating people and innovative practices shaping teaching and learning.
Marty Cagan
I'm a founder and partner at Silicon Valley Product Group, former product leader at eBay, Netscape and HP. Author of INSPIRED and EMPOWERED.
Reforge
Reforge is the leading solution for advancing your career in Product and Growth.
Corporate Rebels
On a mission to #MakeWorkMoreFun | Get your weekly rebelliousness in a 2-minute read, absolutely free http://corporate-rebels.com/newsletter
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