The Development of Coaches Survey: III. Influence and Learning

Focus of the Study

While there were 76 questions in each of the coaching surveys, we will concentrate in this third study on responses to only two of the questions (questions #29 and #35 in both surveys):

Question One: How much influence has each of the following had on your OVERALL development as a coach?

Experiences in coaching clients

Taking coaching specific courses, seminars or workshops (including online courses)

Collaborating with other coaches

Getting formal supervision, mentoring or consultation

Having informal case discussion with colleagues

Reading books or journals relevant to your coaching practice

Observing coaches in workshops, films or on tapes

Getting personal coaching

Giving formal supervision, mentor coaching, or consultation to other coaches

Teaching coaching courses or seminars (face to face or online)

Doing coaching related research

The institutional conditions in which you practice

Experiences in your personal life
Question Two. How much influence does each of the following have on your CURRENT development as a coach?

Experiences in coaching with clients

Taking courses, seminars or workshops (including online courses)

Getting formal supervision or consultation

Having informal case discussion with colleagues

Reading books or journals relevant to your coaching practice

Getting life coaching for yourself

Getting coaching on your coaching work

Coaching other coaches on professional or life issues

Giving supervision or consultation to other coaches

Teaching coaching courses or seminars (face to face or online)

The workplace conditions in which you practice

Experiences in your personal life outside coaching