At the Foundation of Coaching, our philosophy of research is simple:  Research is important.

• For the field of coaching - to establish a body of knowledge and clarify the theoretical foundations of what we do
• For coaches - to develop and explore what we do, how we do it, share best practices and learn more about what works
• For consumers of coaching - to know what coaching is about, what to ask for and expect in a coaching engagement, how to choose a coach or coaching method, and how coaching impacts individuals, organizations and social systems.
• For others interested in coaching - to find out more about the field, its development and growth as an inter-disciplinary phenomenon.

Coaching-related research is the key to discovering:

• How, when, where, and why coaching works.
• What approaches, theories, models and fundamental assumptions inform coaching - both in practice and as a profession.
• How coaching is similar to and distinct from other practices and disciplines.

For ideas on how to get involved in coaching-related research, click here.

For Research Resources, click here.