Dissertation
An examination of executive coaches' use of creativity in their coaching practice: a mixed methods study
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
May 2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/D83H3N
Abstract
Executive coaching has become a key strategy for organizations seeking to develop their leaders. Executive coaches who are aware of their creative strengths are positioned to rapidly respond to emerging issues taking place in coaching conversations, and thereby serve the needs of their clients. Limited research is available examining executive coaches and their use of creativity in their coaching practice. This dissertation examined the existing literature through a conceptual framework encompassing three streams of theory, research and practice: (a) bringing awareness to one's creative strengths; (b) the coach/client relationship; and (c) creative tools and methods. This research assessed how executive coaches recognize their own creativity as measured by the Reisman Diagnostic Creativity Assessment instrument, as well as through participant self-report to identify the creative tools and strategies they used in their practice. Additionally, the research analyzed their best practices as shared by study participants. This was a mixed methods study, which surveyed adults in the United States who are members of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and who have agreed to participate in ICF-supported research that advances the coaching industry. Key findings of this study examined differences between creativity and demographic factors, as well as executive coaches' awareness of their own creativity and application of creative tools and best practices. Implications and recommendations for future creativity research are discussed.
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- Title
- An examination of executive coaches' use of creativity in their coaching practice
- Creators
- Andrew S. Cook - DU
- Contributors
- Fredricka K. Reisman (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xx , 115 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 8053; 991014632579804721