The published study
This study presents a field quasi-experiment to examine whether one-to-one coaching can significantly impact an objective outcome: selection success. Furthermore, we examine whether all participants benefit equally from coaching. We examine whether coaching significantly impacts on selection success (i.e., whether candidates were successfully offered a job role) and whether interactions between coaching and generalised self-efficacy exist. Participants were second year undergraduate students in an UK university who were applying for a one year work internship. Our analysis indicates that coaching positively impacted on selection success and specifically, individuals lower in generalised self-efficacy benefitted from coaching. We contribute to the literature on coaching by examining the effectiveness of coaching in relation to an objective outcome. We also advance our understanding of the role of individual differences in coaching by testing the interaction effects for a well-recognised individual difference variable: generalised self-efficacy. Finally, we contribute to the literature regarding the design of career development support in terms of how best to support people based on their individual differences.
After hearing from Holly and Rebecca we will have a chance to discuss the key takeaways from the study and think in groups about the ways in which we could implement similar processes in our own institutions/help others to consider a coaching approach in their institutions. We'll end by making a plan for your next steps, and we welcome any suggestions for future sessions.
The Guest Speakers
Dr Holly Andrews is an Associate Professor in Coaching and Behavioural Change at Henley Business School. Holly is the Programme Director for the MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change, Professional Certificate in Executive Coaching and Professional Certificate in Team and Systemic Coaching. Her particular interest is in the 'dark side' of people at work, focusing on psychopathy in the workplace. Holly is also an accredited coach; she researches coach development and the efficacy of coaching and has published in international journals on these topics.
Professor Rebecca J Jones PhD CPsychol is a Professor in Coaching and Behavioural Change at Henley Business School, a Chartered Psychologist and Co-Founder of Inclusive Leadership Company. Her research interests lie in examining the factors that influence coaching effectiveness and her consultancy practice focuses on working with organisations to create diverse and inclusive workplaces using coaching and psychological theory and research to achieve sustained behaviour change. Rebecca is the author of the book ‘Coaching with Research in Mind’, host of ‘Coaching@Henley’ and ‘The Coaching Academic’ podcasts and has published her research in globally renowned journals.
The Organisers
Sarah Bailey
Sarah Bailey is Director of SEWS at Bloomsbury Institute and the Professional Development Director at EMCC UK. In her HE role, Sarah heads up a Division which provides a wide range of mentoring support and coaching programmes for UG and PG students and has worked with a number of universities in the UK and overseas to create and implement mentoring programmes for both students and staff.
Tarek Jomaa
With a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership coaching skills, Dr. Tarek Jomaa is a sought-after consultant, mentor, and coach. As an accomplished Technical Director at FURION, he leverages his extensive knowledge of vehicle dynamics to drive innovation and advance the industry. As an EMCC-accredited senior coach and mentor, Dr. Jomaa specialises in leadership development for the higher education and engineering sectors, empowering leaders to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
Dr. Jomaa's impact extends beyond his technical roles, having transformed the motorsport engineering curriculum at the University of Derby and embedded leadership coaching within higher education. His contributions earned him a prestigious Senior Fellowship of Advance HE (SFHEA) and recognition as a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management. Additionally, as a dedicated volunteer for EMCC UK, Dr. Jomaa organizes and facilitates the Special Interest Group in Higher Education, exploring how coaching and mentoring can benefit the sector. Whether in a technical or coaching capacity, Dr. Jomaa's expertise is unparalleled, making him a valuable asset to any leader seeking to reach new heights of success.
Maria Fernandes
Dr Maria Fernandes is a certified executive coach, supporting early- and midcareer professionals through career and life transitions via Casulo Coaching. She places great emphasis in providing a thoughtful, caring environment for the partnerships she co-creates with her clients for sustainable achievement of their goals. Maria brings a wealth of experience to her practice, having held leadership roles in various sectors, including academia (Kings College London), membership charities (Institute of Physics, Microbiology Society) and the pharmaceutical industry (Pfizer). She is an advocate for compassionate leadership, creating empathetic working cultures, and supporting people to achieve success on their own terms.
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