ABSTRACT
This chapter examines the current global thinking in terms of coaching research, stressing the importance of writing-up findings as work within the business environment. This requires more than just being coached and participating in supervision. The chapter explores the competences required by various professional coaching bodies, and that the Global Convention on Coaching (GCC) has recommended that a foundation of core competence be researched and accepted internationally. It explores the definition of research, and has identified possible contributing roles for coach practitioners, academic researchers and coaching psychologists. The chapter suggests that collaboration provides a dynamic and realistic way forward, meeting the needs of all coaching stakeholders. A growing knowledge base is critical for the mature establishment of coaching. Worldwide, a principle is emerging, which is that every practitioner has the responsibility to research their own practice.
