International Trends in Coaching with Geoffrey Abbott, Ian Mitchell and Victoria Leath

International Trends in Coaching with Geoffrey Abbott, Ian Mitchell and Victoria Leath

"The value of meeting people from different cultures is it challenges perspectives around the idea of coaching.”

In this penultimate episode of our AC at 20 series, our host Rob Lawrence is joined by Geoffrey Abbot, AC Global Advisory Panel member; Ian Mitchell, Chair of the AC Northwest Europe area and part of the Supervision SIG; and Victoria Leath, AC's Head of Corporate Membership & Accreditation and Head of International Growth.

Drawing on their own experiences as well as literature and theory, these three powerhouses of coaching come together in a thought-provoking conversation to discuss current practice, future directions and explore developments in coaching through an international and intercultural lens.

Discover how different forms of coaching have emerged that challenge some of the traditional foundations in 'western' practices and thinking. Hear how alternative cultural frames are being applied - including indigenous perspectives challenging colonial perspectives of leadership and coaching. Learn about the increasing diversity and flexibility in the way coaching is emerging globally – culturally, systemically, and individually.

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Geoffrey Abbott

Geoffrey Abbott PhD is an experienced international coach, educator and author, with expertise in leadership development and coaching in complex environments where systemic and cultural issues are critical. Geoff has coached and facilitated leadership development across many industries, and in different countries.

Geoff is Adjunct Professor with the QUT Graduate School of Business in Brisbane. He was Australia New Zealand Field Mentor for Ford Motor Company's global Consumer Experience Movement, and developed the eFIRE coaching model and mindset, for leaders facing messy situations. Geoff holds a PhD from the Australian National University, studying the impact of executive coaching on expatriate acculturation. Geoff's interests include reading, travel, Latin America, Spanish, cats and golf.

Connect with Geoffrey

Books:

Coaching Across Cultures by Philippe Rosinski

Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporto

Tools and Articles:

Culturally competent coaching meets clients in their context: Christian van Nieuwerburgh

Country Comparison and the 6 Dimensions Model

Videos:

Ubuntu: The philosophy that can change how you look at life. Obude, J. (2022). Camelia Sadeghzadeh (Executive Producer). Brits Film Productions

Welcome our Differences: Dance to Success

Ian Mitchell

Ian Mitchell was a Leader Coach in an Irish ‘Big 4’ firm, before transitioning into Executive Coaching and Coach Supervision 13 years ago. Currently, he is a director at Harthill, an international firm of coaches, profilers, and development consultants, where his main role lies in holding space for coaches who are on a journey of personal and professional rediscovery. Ian has held several AC roles and currently helps facilitates the supervision SIG and is Chair of the Northwest Europe area.

Connect with Ian

Website

A Nose for Truth: Profile of Ian Mitchell

The Seven Transformations of Leadership“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” – this quote from Ian is part of Mary Oliver’s poem ‘Sometimes.’

AC member profile

Victoria Leath

Victoria Leath is the AC's Head of Corporate Membership & Accreditation, supporting companies who are interested in embedding coaching cultures, and building lasting team performance for growth. Victoria is also the AC's Head of International Growth, supporting 20+ regional teams worldwide. Victoria is an Executive Coach, and founder of Inclusive Executive Coaching & Leadership Development (IECLD).

Victoria is passionate about igniting positive change, and supporting individuals, teams, and organizations to evolve. She has an international background in building high-performing teams and business development within greenfield industrial projects, education management, manufacturing, and printing industries.