THE GLOBAL COACHING NETWORK

CONFERENCE ON PRACTITIONER RESEARCH

"Exploring our Emerging Practice"

Main Conference ON-LINE – May 29, 2025 - 7:OO AM - 3:00 PM EST

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Coaching practitioners looking for the latest evidence ‐ based innovations, practitioner researchers wanting to share and develop their work, or professional researchers wanting to collaborate with practitioners working at the edge of practice.

WHY ATTEND?

Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from leading practitioners and innovators, discover the latest research findings from the coaching field and how your fellow practitioners are developing coaching for the future

Practical Application: Learn from case studies that demonstrate real-world application and evaluation with Interactive Workshops providing hands-on sessions to deepen your understanding

Innovate with Confidence: Gain insights to enhance your practice and stay ahead of future trends

YOUR HOSTS

ORDER OF THE DAY

Read the Speakers Bios Here

7:00 AM –7:15 AM – Welcome and Introduction Dr. Peggy Marshall, Prof Annette Fillery-Travis and Dr. Russell Thackeray

Brief welcome from the Chairs of the Conference with the Master of Ceremonies overview of the day’s agenda, and housekeeping.

7:15 AM – 8:00 AM – Keynote: Dr. Peter Jackson (Oxford Brookes UK)
Research and practice: Two sides of the same coin.

In this session, Peter will explore some of the experiences of students grappling with research in coaching, perhaps for the first time. New researchers can be caught up in a number of culturally acquired beliefs about research, evidence and theory. These 'myths' can slow researchers' progress to making a real contribution to knowledge in the discipline as well as confusing practitioners looking to base their practice in evidence.

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Dr. Saba Hasanie (OSC Leadership Development)

Childhood Impact on Leadership Tendencies-The First Empirical Framework for Biographical Inquiry in Coaching

As a coach, Saba’s intuition suggested that childhood mattered greatly in how leadership tendencies manifested for clients.  Starved for empirical evidence, beyond simply borrowing from the field of psychology, I underwent my own doctoral research to find answers and build the empirical research base for coaching.  In this talk we will explore: - the landscape of empirical research on the link between our past and leadership tendencies sharing the development of the first empirically based framework in coaching for biographical inquiry called Biographical Dimensions of Meaning Making (BDMM©)- ethical consideration for coaches in doing this type of work

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Coffee Break

9:00AM – 9.30 AM  - Dr. Marilena Antoniadou (American College of Greece) and Dr. Mark Crowder (Manchester Metropolitan University UK)

Belonging at Work-Perspectives from the workplace

In today’s complex and evolving workplace environments, belonging has become a critical focus for both individuals and organizations. It goes beyond mere inclusion to encompass a deeper sense of connection, value, and acceptance, which is essential for individuals to thrive in their roles. As workplaces adjust to hybrid work models, diversity and equity initiatives, and increasing mental health challenges, coaching plays a pivotal role in supporting the cultivation of belonging. This session will explore the role of coaching in helping leaders and teams navigate the complexities of belonging, providing both theoretical and practical insights into how coaches can assist clients in fostering relational intelligence, promoting psychological safety, and addressing systemic and internal barriers to connection. Drawing on current research, coaching practice, and organizational case studies, the session will also address the challenges that arise when belonging is not equally experienced across an organization. Finally, the presentation will offer questions for future exploration in both research and practice. Participants will leave with a richer understanding of how belonging can be used as a coaching lens and practical tools for facilitating authentic connection and inclusion within their client work and organizational contexts.

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM  - Dr. Kevin McGarry (Leading 360)

Lead With Purpose: The Power of Vision

What does it take to be a truly impactful leader? Vision, character, and a people-first mindset. Join Dr. Kevin McGarry, award-winning author of Lead with Purpose and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience, as he shares game-changing strategies to elevate your leadership and inspire those around you: The Power of Vision – How leaders create clarity, direction, and purpose: Building Trust & Influence – The core leadership traits that drive loyalty and performance: People-First Leadership – The key to inspiring and developing high-performing teams: Mastering Communication – Strategies to engage and connect with today’s workforce and Real-World Insights – Practical tools backed by research & experience

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM – Mark Hiltz (Master Coach)
Gratitude

The experts at Harvard Health summarize it very well. “In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships." Unfortunately, our brains are wired in a way that works against us being grateful.

Following this presentation, participants will: Understand the science behind gratitude and the benefits received from being grateful. Identify the obstacles that stand in our way of being grateful. Participants will understand how our human nature prevents us from being grateful. Our negativity bias, tendency to compare, and the busyness of our lives often stands in our way of being grateful. Understanding what stands in our way makes it easier to overcome those obstacles. Know-how to develop their own gratitude practice. Ideally, participants will keep a gratitude journal. However, they can also receive benefits by simply setting aside time to think about the things they are grateful for.

10:30 PM – 11:15 AM – Brunch Break

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM – Dr. Stephanie Giletto (National Life Group)
A critical assessment of what influences and biases in decision-making behaviour of the millennial.

11:45 AM -12:45 PM – Dr. Ursula Clidiere (Clidiere Consult), Anne Calleja (Leading Business) and Carol Whitaker (Whitaker Consulting)
When Mental Health Arrives in the Coaching Room

Using a workshop/discussion format the authors will explore the following issues:

• Why Mental Health Awareness Matters
• Common Mental Health Challenges in Coaching
• Recognizing Signs of Mental Health Concerns
• Coaching vs. Therapy – Know Your Role
• Trauma-Informed Principles for Coaching
• Ethical Boundaries & Confidentiality
• Practical Strategies for Coaches
• Handling Crisis Situations
• Self-Care for Coaches

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM – Carol Assalian (KasKor Business Coaching)

What derails performance in the Messy Middle?

The study What Derails Performance in the Messy Middle? examines the factors contributing to performance derailment during the critical messy middle phase of goal pursuit. This stage, often marked by uncertainty and stagnation, is key to understanding why individuals fail to sustain momentum toward achieving their goals, despite initial motivation and commitment. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study was conducted over a 60-day period with 20 participants having completed the study. Data was gathered through surveys, reflections and interviews, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the dynamics that influence performance during the messy middle.

 The research is guided by three central questions:

1. How are individuals prepared going into the messy middle?
2. What do they do when they are in the messy middle?
3. How do they move through the messy middle?

The study seeks to uncover both the derailers and enablers of performance within this challenging phase.

Key Takeaways

None of the participants achieved their self-identified goals, highlighting that performance and goal achievement are complex and challenging. The findings reveal that inadequate planning was the dominant factor affecting participants’ preparation for the messy middle, with 60% indicating that better preparation could have improved their navigation through this phase. Additionally, motivation and the importance of the goal were not sufficient to carry participants through. Competing priorities emerged as the primary derailer, cited by 40% of participants as the most significant obstacle. The messy middle is a real and for 60% of participants appeared earlier than the midpoint of their goal pursuit journey. Positive thinking was identified by 25% of participants as the crucial enabler for progress, underscoring the role of mindset in overcoming this phase. Neuroscience insights, particularly the connection between positivity and self-efficacy, are highlighted as powerful tools for navigating the messy middle.

1:15 PM –2:00 PM – Coffee Grab before Final Session

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Dr. Peggy Marshall (Global Institute of Organizational Coaching) and Prof. Annette Fillery-Travis (AFT Associates)
What have competencies to offer us today? – two professionals agreeing to disagree amicably!

Competency frameworks have been a central part of the development and accreditation of coaches since we first formed associations. In this discussion Peggy and Annette will debate whether they are still fit for purpose and to what extent are they relevant to the seasoned professional.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Open Q&A on the Future of Coaching Research

3:00 PM - Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks

 

REGISTER HERE!

 

PRICING

Early Bird by May 7th - Member - $99

Student - $50

Non-member - $125

 

After May 7th - Member $125

Student - $75

Non-member - $150