Moderator (Linda): In conclusion, I thank and salute the esteemed panel participants who openly and unselfishly shared so much of their executive coaching expertise. It is gratifying to know that I was able to strengthen my relationship with each of these outstanding peers. I firmly believe that I benefited professionally from the information flow and I feel that all in attendance would echo this.
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ABOUT THE EDITOR (2003)
Joan 0. Wright is principal of O’Sullivan Wright Consulting, Inc., a firm specializing in Executive Coaching, Leadership Development and Talent Management Strategies. Her practice helps companies achieve targeted business results by attracting, developing and retaining key leadership talent. Sample clients include: The City of Charlotte, Wachovia, Wells Fargo and Duke Energy. Joan has 21 years of corporate experience in Human Resources Management roles with Philip Morris, Citicorp, GE Capital and most recently First Union National Bank where she was head of executive leadership development. She holds the distinction of advanced certified corporate business coach and her professional affiliations include senior executive coach with Executive Coaching Network, Inc.; International Coach Federation Charlotte Chapter and Rotary Club of Charlotte-South.
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Commentary on ICF Conference Executive Coaching Panel
Bill Bergquist
In 2016, each of the panelists was invited to review their presentation in 2003 and provide comments if they would like.
Five of the panelists (including myself) found time in their very busy schedule to provide a commentary—often responding to one or more of the following questions:
(1) What has stayed the same in the field of organizational coaching over the past 13 years,
(2) What has changed in the field over the past 13 years,
(3) What needs to change in the field, and
(4) What do you anticipate the world of coaching will look like 13 years from now?
