These links are not intended to be exhaustive; there are other sites with more comprehensive links to resources. I’ve simply included links to organizations, individuals, and resources that have been helpful to me in my own development and business. These, of course, will provide good starting places for further explorations.

Coaching Books
Coaching Research
Influences on My Own Work
Other Coaching Related Resources

Coaching Books

The best listing I’ve seen of coaching-related books, with thoughtful reviews and ordering links for many, is kept by Peer Resources. Kennedy & Company has a comprehensive list of books about coaching, without annotation or links. The International Mentoring Association also has a list of mentoring-related books, also without annotation.
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Coaching Research

Peer Resources is the best portal into coaching-related research that I know of. The inexpensive membership provides access to many members-only resources, and the organization is worthy of your support. Member or not, you can search their extensive database of articles here.

An ROI study of executive coaching in a Fortune 500 firm can be downloaded here. The coaching documented was delivered by Pyramid Resource Group, with which I am affiliated.

The Evidence-Based Coaching Handbook is a good anthology presenting evidence and citations for a number of different coaching approaches.

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Influences on My Work

Here are some links to a few organizations, individuals, and schools of thought that have significantly influenced me.

James Flaherty’s Integral Coaching has been a powerful influence on my work; an excellent article by James and Amiel Handelsman describes the Integral Coaching process in depth. You can order James’ book here. It was through studying with James and Sarita Chawla that I began to discover more about the biological nature of the change process, and to include the body more in my own development and in my coaching.

Two years of training in Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing work has provided me with a fascinating and powerful methodology for working with habitual responses that are stored in the body. Peter has an excellent book, with a CD of exercises, for becoming more attuned to your own body’s habitual responses.

The Strozzi Institute is at the leading edge of applying somatic intelligence in the leadership and coaching fields. Richard Strozzi-Heckler is a superb teacher in the field of somatics, and has written several books; I recommend The Leadership Dojo for a wonderful exploration of somatics and leadership; I often suggest this book for executive clients. And, lastly, Marlena Field has integrated CTI’s coaching model with Hakomi therapy, and written a practical guide, Body-Centered Coaching.

Ken Wilber’s far-reaching work on human development and evolution is being offered through the Integral Institute, as well as through his many books. A good introduction to his work is A Brief History of Everything. A set of powerful personal practices based on Wilber’s model can be found at http://myilp.com.

And, David Cooperrider’s Appreciative Inquiry (AI) provides a powerful focus on the positive. As a modality, AI is transforming how we approach organizational and personal development. Diana Whitney’s book, The Power of Appreciative Inquiry, is a great starting place.

Darya Funches’ pioneering work on personal and organizational transformation was a significant influence on me in the 1990’s. Since then, Nancy Spence and Anattasati Magga have provided me with limitless inspiration and guidance around Buddhist and mindfulness teachings.

Work with Hannah Wilder’s Global Leadership Coaching Mentor Group was in part what inspired me to write my book, and Hannah was a useful guide for me in my integration of mindfulness and coaching.

Irmansyeh Effendi's work on opening the heart continues to inspire and guide me towards the deepest level of service.

Lastly, Bend of Ivy Lodge, our retreat center near Asheville, NC, is both a resting place for me and a never-ending source of challenge and inspiration. My wife, Walker, and I strive to manage this lovely place in harmony with the natural world, and as a reflection of our deeply held values. It is a great practice field for life work. We are a carbon neutral business, and host an organic farm that grows delicious produce for market and the table at the Lodge.
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Other Coaching Related Resources

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the most established and recognized umbrella organization in the industry. In addition to major conferences, they provide credentials to coaches that meet specific standards, and publish a set of ethical guidelines for the industry.

The Institute for Life Coach Training offers robust training for coaches; I'm proud to be an adjunct faculty member here, and ILCT lists my coaching retreats among their advanced offerings. Pat Williams, the founder, is a pioneer in the coaching industry.

Coaches' Training Institute offers coach training, and our NC retreat centers hosts their renowned Leadership Program.

The Coaching Show is a national internet radio show hosted by Christopher McAuliffe. The site hosts archives of interviews with many leaders in the coaching industry. In a two-part April 2006 interview I discuss the relationship between mindfulness and coaching, and the Septet Model.

Marshall Goldsmith has put an extensive library of free resources on-line here.

Peer Resources, the monumental contribution of Rey Carr, has an extensive library of information and links about coaching.

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