Why would I take a Head-Heart-Gut approach to coaching? Since the late 1990s I have used a holistic approach – coaching the entirety of my client with the entirety of my being, a “Head-Heart-Gut approach.” I had no name or supporting evidence for this method, I just knew that it was effective and my clients achieved success according to their …

Coaching emerged during the postmodern period ef the late twentieth century, born of a rapidly changing socioeconomic environment and nourished by the root disciplines of psychology, business, sports, and adult education.

Our intent with this issue is to present a balanced perspective on coaching supervision, mentor coaching, and peer consultation within the coaching profession.

This article explores the potential for detrimental consequences and inappropriateness of imposing mandatory 'supervision' on coaching practitioners, versus the established mentor coach approach.

Bottom-line – this is a valuable resource yet the title is suspect when the industry has not agreed upon a term for this activity.

The author provides the most authoritative account to date regarding the history of professional coaching.