12.3. Submit your Major Coaching Theories Research paper assignment 

The Major Coaching Theories Research paper is to be between twelve to fifteen pages in length, not counting the title or references page and should include at least five of the major coaching theories. Use APA format, double spaced, include a title page, reference(s) page with references limited to sources from the last five years.  Submit your assignment using the submission link. This assignment partially fulfills course objective three: Explain the rationale, benefits and process of current coaching theories. This assignment is worth 320 points. 5 Sources (scholarly journals or books no older than 5 years)

For each of the five theories, include the following three items. 

1.) The history and founder of the theory.

2.) The major concepts of the theory.

3.) Research that has been published about the theory to include its strengths and limitations in coaching.

(Waters, 2021)Paper OutlineTemplate

1.INTRODUCTION and CENTRAL IDEA

Theexecutive coach must select an impactful and appropriate executive coachingmodel theory to meet clients needs and employs it in a coaching session toimprove the overall performance of an executive or a manager, boosts theirleadership qualities and performance in the organization, and consequentlyincreases the return on investment in the coaching relationship.

2.Five Major Coaching Theories

Transformative Learning Theory: Transformative learning incoaching involves expansion of consciousness through which the client canquestion themselves about their own feelings, beliefs, assumptions, andperspective on their purpose.      

                    A. What is a transformativelearning experience?

                              1. Critical Reflection

                              2. Acquiring Competency

                              3. Fostering Autonomy

          B. Importance of TransformativeLearning

                    1. Changing Habitual Perspectives

                    2. Creating Leaders

                    3. Role Models

C.Benefits of transformative learning

                    1. Better Problem-solving Applications

                    2. Workplace Adaptations

                    3. Learning Techniques

 

Multi-dimensional Executive Coaching, – Clients are encouraged to lookat multiple forces in their lives, including the individual and the organization,unconscious, multi-level forces, and their use of self.

          A. Goal Setting

                    1. Self-Examination

                    2. Applied Psychology

                    3. Committing to theCoaching Contract

          B. Coaching to Improve Performance

                    1. Use of Self

                    2. Holistic and Integral CoachingModel

                    3. Alignment

Emotional Intelligence – Emotional intelligence(otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand,use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress,communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuseconflict.

          A. The Four Attributes of EQ

                    1. Self-Management

                    2. Social Awareness

                    3. Relationship Management

          B. Effects of EQ

                    1. Relationship Building

                    2. Physical Health

                    3. Performance (work andpersonal)

Cognitive Behavior Theory – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) is an effective form of psychological treatment that is practiced by manythousands of therapists worldwide. CBT theory suggests that our thoughts,emotions, body sensations, and behavior are all connected, and that what wethink and do affects the way we feel.

          A. Connections between mental andphysical

                    1. Identifying Goals

                    2. Formation of Beliefs

                    3. Trauma

          B. How we interpret events

                    1. Seeing Opportunity

                    2. Interpretation

Positive Psychology – Positive psychology is abranch of psychology focused on the character strengths and behaviors thatallow individuals to build a life of meaning and purposeto move beyondsurviving to flourishing.

          A. Identifying elements of a goodlife.

                    1. Character Strengths

                    2. Finding Courage

                    3. Character Strengths

          B. Boosting Emotional Well-being

                    1. Finding a Sense of Purpose

                    2. Preparing for the Inevitable

3.CONCLUSION

Coaching from multiple theories can be doneusing a holistic and integral coaching model and using appropriate aspects combinedto meet the needs of the client. The challenge often presented by clientsis that they may see only a part of the picture and can focus using a negativeperspective. A multidisciplinary approach helps clients access both mind andbody responses, imagery, and find a sense of purpose to address their feelingsto allow them to make positive choices and take actions that build success. Cultivating the best things in life means repairing theworst; positive emotions, or experiencing optimism as well as gratitude aboutyour past, contentment in the present, and hope for the future is the ultimategoal of the work. Engagement, or achieving “flow” with enjoyableactivities and hobbies, relationship, or forming social connections with familyand friends, and finding meaning and purpose in life actualizes the selfthrough accomplishments, goals, and successes.

References

Antonas, V. (2018). Coaching for Impact. New York, NY: Routledge.

Bush, J. L. (2014). Coaching for Change. New York, NY: Routledge.

Carr, A. (2011). Positive Psychology – The Science of Happiness and Human Strengths. New York: Routledge.

Eurich, T. (2018, January 4). What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It). Retrieved from Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2018/01/what-self-awareness-really-is-and-how-to-cultivate-it

Helen Williams, S. P. (2014). The Complete Handbook to Coaching. In T. B. Elaine Cox, The Psychodynamic Approach to Coaching (pp. 10-39). London: Sage.

Kevin Oakes, P. G. (2011). The Integrated Guide to Talent Management. Alexandria: VA.

Michael H. Frisch, R. J. (2012). Becoming an Exceptional Executive Coach. New York: AMACOM.

Niemiec, R. (2017). Character Strengths Interventions: a field guide for practitioners. Boston, MA: Hogrefe.

Orenstein, R. (2007). Multidimensional Executive Coaching. Springer Publishing Company: New York.

Waters, L. (2021). Positive psychology in a pandemic: buffering, bolstering, and building mental health. The Journal of Positive Psychology.