Coaching and Spiritual Values in the Workplace: exploring the perspective of coaches
This study explores coaching and Spiritual Values (SV) in the workplace through the coach’s perspective, using a qualitative research method based on an interpretative phenomenological approach (IPA). Data was collected from seven coaches through semi-structured interviews and from previous research...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford Brookes University
2010-10-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring |
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| Online Access: | https://radar.brookes.ac.uk/radar/file/e7928f7b-2ab5-495f-bfba-02b75873b554/1/special04-paper-05.pdf |
| Summary: | This study explores coaching and Spiritual Values (SV) in the workplace through the coach’s perspective, using a qualitative research method based on an interpretative phenomenological approach (IPA). Data was collected from seven coaches through semi-structured interviews and from previous research using meta-ethnography. Data from the study suggests; the importance of the coach’s own spiritual journey when working in this context; that the characteristics associated with SV are desirable within a multi-cultural, global company, as well as being possible contributory factors to the longevity and resilience of an organisation; and that the authentic alignment of passions and values is a vital component within the coaching approach, especially when explored as ‘ambitions of a higher order’. Finally, a ‘Spiritual Helix Coaching Model’ is put forward as a possible guide for coaches working within the context of SV development. |
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| ISSN: | XXXX-XXXX 1741-8305 |