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The self of the coach: Conceptualization, issues, and opportunities for practitioner development.

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Bachkirova, Tatiana·2016·Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research
DOI 10.1037/cpb0000055
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This paper offers a conceptual and developmental proposition based on the centrality of the practitioner’s self in the achievement of coaching outcomes. The central role of the self of the coach is established through a theoretical comparison with a competency (knowledge and skills) frame. Positioning the self in this way acknowledges the complexity and unpredictability of the coaching process and aligns with a complex-adaptive-system perspective on coaching. In turn, it provides a platform for a professional-practice view of the self as the main instrument of coaching and, further, a developmental proposition for the good use of self as an instrument. Three main conditions for the good use of self as an instrument are proposed: understanding the instrument, looking after the instrument, and checking the instrument for quality and sensitivity. Each condition is discussed, and the implications for coaches and educators of coaching in relation to initial training and the continuing professional development of coaches are considered. In keeping with the underpinning theory of self around which it is built, this paper gives witness to multiple voices: theory, practice, and development.

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Authors
Bachkirova, T.
Affiliations
Oxford Brookes University (GB)
Corresponding author
Bachkirova, Tatiana
ORCID
Bachkirova, Tatiana
Venue
Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Published
2016-06
Volume
68
Issue
2
Pages
143-156
ISSN
  • 1061-4087 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-0149
  • 1065-9293
DOI
10.1037/cpb0000055
OpenAlex
W2403018918
Cited by
67
References
42
Citations by year
2026: 13 · 2025: 6 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 5 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 4 · 2016: 2
FWCI
9.25
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Consulting psychology journal (publishedVersion)
  • Radar (Oxford Brookes University) (submittedVersion)
  • Radar (Oxford Brookes University) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Coaching Methods and Impact
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
Keywords
coaching outcomes, complex adaptive systems, coach development, continuing professional development, coach education

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