ABSTRACT
This chapter aims to offer the reader understanding about the role and purpose of coaching and coaching psychology in many organisations. Initially, we will define what we mean by coaching in this context, outlining the background and some of the typical themes.
It explores more broadly how coaching is used within the world of work, discussing a range of applied topics and coaching approaches. This is positioned within an evidence-based context, offering links to psychological theory, concepts, and evidence that inform this area of coaching psychology practice.
Key learning points of this chapter will be to:
summarise the background context to coaching in the workplace;
explore the psychological theories and approaches that inform the field;
explain the setup of coaching in organisations, including themes such as internal and external coaches, contracting, programme design, and working with sponsors and stakeholders;
discuss themes such as diverse types of coaching within organisations (e.g., performance, leadership, executive); and
summarise the role of psychometrics within a coaching psychology context at work.
