The Role of Research in Informing Practice

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Guest Resources

Article: The Grand Challenge for Research on the Future of Coaching

Article: Exploring Pragmatism as a Philosophical Framework for the Discipline of Coaching

Book: The Sage Handbook of Coaching

Article :Navigating Neutrality in Coaching

191: The Role of Research in Informing Coaching Practice

In this Episode

Abhijit Bhattacharya joins our host, Sheela Hobden, to share his perspectives as a coach practitioner who has been an avid consumer of research. Abhijit explains why research should inform practice, how practice informs research, and exposes three core myths about research and coaching. His own passion and real-life examples will inspire you to rethink your own attitude to research, and how to integrate it into your practice.

You Will Learn

What makes research important for practitioners
Examples of the practical implementation and impact of research for coaching
Why you should participate in research and stay informed

Guest Bio

Abhijit Bhattacharya brings 15+ years of talent and leadership development experience to coaching. His focus is to help people when they are faced with making crucial career decisions - be it expanding skills, looking for a new role, navigating organizational change, managing work relationships, gaining more autonomy and control - that become defining moments in their career.

Abhijit is accredited by the International Coaching Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and follows their coaching principles. He is also certified by Columbia University and deploys its coaching framework and methodologies. Additionally, Abhijit is licensed to run psychometric assessments such as Hogan, SDI, and DiSC, which help people know more about themselves.