Coaching Program Research Articles

놀이중심 부모코칭 프로그램에 참여한 발달지체유아 부모의 경험과 의미

The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences and meanings of parents of children with developmental delays who participated in the play-oriented parent coaching program, and based on this, to search for directions and strategies for the parent coaching program. As a result of observing and interviewing seven parents who participated in parent coaching and analyzing them using a hermeneutic phenomenological method, it was found that parents experienced ‘accepting unfamiliar programs’, ‘revealing the difficulties of being a parent of a child with developmental delays’, and ‘seeing my child as he is, not as a disabled child’. As a result of reinterpreting these parental experiences, the meanings of 'looking inside yourself', ‘acquiring play skills’, ‘internalizing new parenting styles’ were revealed. This study is meaningful in that it is a strategy for effective parent coaching program operation, participating in actual play with parents of children with developmental delays and their children, focusing on the development and happiness of children, coaching teachers through positive interactions, and suggesting individual customized coaching using cooperative faculty.

The awareness of regarding emotional coaching and the need for emotional coaching program among mothers with infants: Based on a focus group interview

The awareness of regarding emotional coaching and the need for emotional coaching program among mothers with infants: Based on a focus group interview

Mi Sleep Coach Mobile App to Address Insomnia Symptoms Among Cancer Survivors: Single-Arm Feasibility Study.

Rates of sleep disturbance among survivors of cancer are more than 3 times higher than the general population. Causes of sleep disturbance among survivors are many and multifaceted, including anxiety and fear related to cancer diagnosis and treatments. Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is considered a first-line treatment for insomnia; However, a lack of access to trained professionals and limited insurance coverage for CBT-I services has limited patient access to these effective treatments. Evidence supports digital delivery of CBT-I (dCBT-I), but there is only limited evidence to support its use among survivors of cancer. Broad adoption of smartphone technology provides a new channel to deliver dCBT-I, but no prior studies have evaluated mobile dCBT-I interventions for survivors. To address the need for accessible and efficacious CBT-I for survivors of cancer, the Mi Sleep Coach program was developed to adapt CBT-I for delivery to survivors of cancer as a self-directed mobile health app. This single-arm feasibility study assessed the adherence, attrition, usefulness, and satisfaction of the Mi Sleep Coach app for insomnia. A 7-week, single-arm study was conducted, enrolling adult survivors of breast, prostate, or colon cancer reporting sleep disturbances. In total, 30 participants were enrolled, with 100% completing the study and providing data through week 7. Further, 9 out of 10 app features were found to be useful by 80% (n=24) to 93% (n=28) of the 30 participants. Furthermore, 27 (90%) participants were satisfied with the Mi Sleep Coach app and 28 (93%) would recommend the use of the Mi Sleep Coach app for those with insomnia. The Insomnia Severity Index showed a decrease from baseline (18.5, SD 4.6) to week 7 (10.4, SD 4.2) of 8.1 (P<.001; Cohen d=1.5). At baseline, 25 (83%) participants scored in the moderate (n=19; 15-21) or severe (n=6; 22-28) insomnia range. At week 7, a total of 4 (13%) patients scored in the moderate (n=4) or severe (n=0) range. The number of patients taking prescription sleep medications decreased from 7 (23%) at baseline to 1 (3%; P<.001) at week 7. The number of patients taking over-the-counter sleep medications decreased from 14 (47%) at baseline to 9 (30%; P=.03) at week 7. The Mi Sleep Coach app demonstrated high levels of program adherence and user satisfaction and had large effects on the severity of insomnia among survivors of cancer. The Mi Sleep Coach app is a promising intervention for cancer-related insomnia, and further clinical trials are warranted. If proven to significantly decrease insomnia in survivors of cancer in future randomized controlled clinical trials, this intervention would provide more survivors of cancer with easy access to evidence-based CBT-I treatment. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04827459; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04827459.

Graduate medical education success coaching for residents and fellows: a single-institution real-world experience

ABSTRACT While coaching has been employed as a success strategy in many areas such as athletics and business for decades, its use is relatively new in the medical field despite evidence of its benefits. Implementation and engagement regarding coaching in graduate medical education (GME) for residents and fellows is particularly scarce. We report our three-year experience of a GME success coaching program that aims to help trainees reach their full potential by addressing various areas of medical knowledge, clinical skills, efficiency, interpersonal skills and communication, professionalism, and mental health and well-being. The majority of participants (87%) were identified by themselves, their program director, and/or the GME coaches to have more than one area of need. The majority (79%) of referrals were identified by the coaches to have additional needs to the reasons for referral. We provide a framework for implementation of a GME coaching program and propose that coaching in GME may provide an additional safe environment for learners to reveal areas of concerns or difficulty that otherwise would not be disclosed and/or addressed.

Athlete-coach Relationship in Sports: Basis for Enhanced Coaching Program

It is the intention of this study to determine how the positive coaching movement can produce surprising results for coaches who embrace an athlete-oriented approach when seeking the appropriate balance between positive and negative comments to increase performance and general orientation toward competition. When this orientation is transferred into competitive context, the interaction that coaches have with players has been found to produce positive results. In summary, the researcher will assess the athletes and coaches relationship as to how it affects the performance in sports. The cited literature and studies above strengthened the issues needed to resolve.

Impact of a coaching program on resident perceptions of communication confidence and feedback quality

BackgroundWhile communication is an essential skill for providing effective medical care, it is infrequently taught or directly assessed, limiting targeted feedback and behavior change. We sought to evaluate the impact of a multi-departmental longitudinal residency communication coaching program. We hypothesized that program implementation would result in improved confidence in residents’ communication skills and higher-quality faculty feedback.MethodsThe program was implemented over a 3-year period (2019–2022) for surgery and neurology residents at a single institution. Trained faculty coaches met with assigned residents for coaching sessions. Each session included an observed clinical encounter, self-reflection, feedback, and goal setting. Eligible residents completed baseline and follow-up surveys regarding their perceptions of feedback and communication. Quantitative responses were analyzed using paired t-tests; qualitative responses were analyzed using content analysis.ResultsThe baseline and follow-up survey response rates were 90.0% (126/140) and 50.5% (46/91), respectively. In a paired analysis of 40 respondents, residents reported greater confidence in their ability to communicate with patients (inpatient: 3.7 vs. 4.3, p < 0.001; outpatient: 3.5 vs. 4.2, p < 0.001), self-reflect (3.3 vs. 4.3, p < 0.001), and set goals (3.6 vs. 4.3, p < 0.001), as measured on a 5-point scale. Residents also reported greater usefulness of faculty feedback (3.3 vs. 4.2, p = 0.001). The content analysis revealed helpful elements of the program, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Receiving mentorship, among others, was indicated as a core program strength, whereas solving session coordination and scheduling issues, as well as lowering the coach-resident ratio, were suggested as some of the improvement areas.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that direct observation of communication in clinical encounters by trained faculty coaches can facilitate long-term trainee growth across multiple core competencies. Future studies should evaluate the impact on patient outcomes and workplace-based assessments.

Evaluation of Young Trio Football School (SSB) Development

Research This aim do evaluation of coaching School Trio Muda Football uses the CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product) model Study This use Mix Method. Object evaluation is SSB Trio Muda. Five Administrators , Five Coaches and 15 Parents athlete chosen in a way on purpose For fill in questionnaire and one from each aspect of SSB Trio Muda ( Manager , Coach , Parents Athletes ) as participant interview . Data collection was carried out as following : (1) do observation , observing news about object evaluate , observe activities at SSB , training and matches team , (2) do documentation , (3) implementing charging questionnaire and (4) carry out interview with 3 participants . Validation Instrument using 'Expert Judgment' and quantitative data analysis with using SPSS, then quantitative and qualitative data done triangulation. Criteria success used for do evaluate each CIPP component with four categories: Very Good, Good, Poor and Very Poor. With combined CIPP analysis with coaching indicators, obtained results evaluation from context aspect which includes; background behind; objective coaching; coaching program including category good with value 3.11. In terms of input which includes; funding; means infrastructure; source Power human and parental supportincluding category good with value 3.00. In terms of process which includes; program implementation and coordination including category good with value 3.23. In terms of products which include achievement and well-being including category Good with value 2.98. So that can concluded coaching School Football (SSB) Young Trio incl in category Good.

Liraglutide (Saxenda) Combined with Lifestyle Coaching for Weight Loss in a Bariatric Center

Introduction: Overweight and obesity should be viewed as chronic diseases, for which liraglutide (Saxenda) might be a treatment option. The aim of the current study is to describe a real-world experience with the use of liraglutide combined with lifestyle coaching in a bariatric center. Methods: A retrospective study including all patients (n=124) who enrolled in our lifestyle coaching program combined with the use of liraglutide. Discussion: Liraglutide was well tolerated. After 1 year of treatment, median Total Weight Loss (TWL) was 11.5% and decrease in total body weight at 4-, and 6-months post initiation were 8.7% and 9.9%, respectively. At 6 months after start of the treatment, 89% had lost at least 5% of their body weight and 52% of participants lost at least 10%. Disappointment in weight loss or effect on satiety are reasons to stop using liraglutide. Conclusion: The use of liraglutide is well-tolerated and associated with clinically meaningful weight loss in a cohort with a mean BMI of 36 kg/m2 . Gastrointestinal symptoms are not the main reason to stop using liraglutide. Reasons for patients to stop treatment with liraglutide are disappointment in weight loss or effect on satiety and appetite, predominantly after 6 months of use.

Feasibility of diabetes self-management coaching program for individuals with type 2 diabetes in the Ethiopian primary care setting: a protocol for a feasibility mixed-methods parallel-group randomized controlled trial.

Diabetes mellitus is the third most prevalent chronic metabolic disorder and a significant contributor to disability and impaired quality of life globally. Diabetes self-management coaching is an emerging empowerment strategy for individuals with type 2 diabetes, enabling them to achieve their health and wellness goals. The current study aims to determine the feasibility of a diabetes self-management coaching program and its preliminary effectiveness on the clinical and psychosocial outcomes in the Ethiopian primary healthcare context. The study will employ a mixed-method feasibility randomized controlled trial design. Forty individuals with type 2 diabetes will be randomly allocated to treatment and control groups using block randomization. The primary feasibility outcomes include acceptability, eligibility, recruitment, and participant retention rates, which will be computed using descriptive analysis. The secondary outcomes are self-efficacy, self-care activity, quality of life, and glycated hemoglobin A1c. For normally distributed continuous variables, the mean difference within and between the groups will be determined by paired sample Student t-test and independent sample Student t-test, respectively. Non-parametric tests such as the Mann-Whitney U test, the Wilcoxon signed rank test, and the Friedman analysis of variance test will determine the median difference for variables that violated the normality assumption. A repeated measure analysis of variance will be considered to estimate the variance between the baseline, post-intervention, and post-follow-up measurements. A sample of 10 volunteers in the treatment group will participate in the qualitative interview to explore their experience with the diabetes self-management coaching program and overall feasibility. The study will follow a qualitative content analysis approach to analyze the qualitative data. Qualitative and quantitative findings will be integrated using a joint display technique. Evidence reveals diabetes self-management coaching programs effectively improve HbA1c, self-efficacy, self-care activity, and quality of life. This study will determine the feasibility of a future large-scale randomized controlled trial on diabetes self-management coaching. The study will also provide evidence on the preliminary outcomes and contribute to improving the diabetes self-management experience and quality of life of individuals with type 2 diabetes. The trial was registered online at ClinicalTrials.gov on 12/04/2022 and received a unique registration number, NCT05336019, and the URL of the registry is https://beta. gov/study/NCT05336019 .

Why building a mentoring culture can be transformational

PurposeThis paper aims to explore why creating a mentoring culture can help to transform businesses and solve key recruitment, training and development and retention issues. It looks at what a mentoring culture is and the benefits and provides advice for companies on how to build this kind of culture.Design/methodology/approachThis paper considers the approach taken by leadership coaching company The OCM to develop effective coaching and mentoring programmes which can contribute to organisational success in an ever-changing business environment. This paper explores current business challenges and how they can be overcome.FindingsCreating a mentoring culture can transform a business. It can address many talent and leadership-based challenges and tap into the potential of knowledge transfer across a multi-generational workplace. The paper includes two case studies of organisations whose experiences of mentoring and coaching have been overwhelmingly positive and led to much-needed cultural shifts.Originality/valueThis paper attempts to raise awareness of the benefits of mentoring and coaching as an effective method for attracting, developing and retaining people and meeting the challenges of a modern workplace.

Efektivitas Metode Sosialisasi melalui Ganjaran dan Hukuman pada Perilaku Anak Asuh Remaja di Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Anak Kota Padang

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of socialization methods through rewards and punishments in influencing the behavior of adolescent foster children in Padang children's Social Welfare Institutions. Through a qualitative approach with interview and document analysis methods, this study explores the types of rewards and punishments applied, their impact on the behavior of foster children, as well as the factors that influence the success of these methods. The findings suggest that appropriate rewarding can reinforce positive behavior, while inappropriate application of punishment has the potential to have negative effects. However, the effectiveness of this method is also influenced by factors such as the background of foster children, the quality of human resources in institutions, and family and community involvement. This study concludes that a holistic approach is needed that includes aspects of religious education, moral development, development of social skills, as well as periodic evaluation of the coaching program. Recommendations for further research include involving more diverse data collection methods such as direct observation and documentation studies, as well as more in-depth analysis of the impact of the effectiveness of the socialization methods used. This research contributes to the understanding of the effective application of socialization methods in shaping the positive behavior of adolescent foster children in child social welfare institutions.

The power of coaching: Developing leaders and beyond.

In recent decades, the application of coaching for career development and supporting faculty in leadership roles has greatly expanded in higher education. Coaching can offer transformational and life-changing experiences, inspire critical reflection in early career decisions, and (re)ignite passion and commitment at all career stages. While coaching focuses on transforming individuals, it also has the potential to impact organizations and professional environments. The power of coaching deserves appropriate recognition within dental education and scholarship. In this article, the authors discuss the potential for career coaching as a tool for developing future leaders in dental education. After differentiating between coaching and mentoring, coaching for professional development is reviewed as an evidence-based approach that can enhance traditional leadership and professional development programs. Although this article was inspired by programming supporting the development of female leaders, coaching applies to all leaders and may be particularly helpful in supporting the development of diverse leaders including but not limited to individuals from different backgrounds, national origins, gender, racial, socioeconomic, and cultural distinctions. After a review of existing coaching initiatives in dental education, a variety of coaching strategies for faculty, staff, and trainees will be described that can be implemented by oral health educational institutions. Examples of coaching strategies range from developing internal coaching programs to contractual agreements with external coaching groups. Step-by-step guidelines are included.

부모와 자녀간의 긍정적 상호작용을 위한 부모코칭 프로그램 개발과 적용

The purpose of this study is to develop a parent coaching program for positive interaction between parents and children and verify its effectiveness. To help parents have positive interactions with their children through coaching program education, the C-PLUS coaching conversation model was used to ask coaching questions and improve empathy skills. In order to determine the effectiveness of the parent coaching program for positive interaction between parents and children developed in this study, 16 parents of elementary school children were surveyed from September 2023 to October 2023. A total of 8 sessions of 2 hours and 30 minutes each were conducted to test parents' parental efficacy and parent coaching competency in pre- and post-tests. Parental coaching competency was t=-4.64 (p &lt; .001), and parent efficacy was t=-4.64 (p &lt; .001). The result was significant at -8.799 (p &lt; .001). This indicated that the parent coaching program was effective in improving parents' coaching capabilities and parental efficacy. In addition, the parent coaching program allows parents to become coaches and communicate with their children, which has a positive effect on parents' self-efficacy, parent-child communication, parent self-concept, self-esteem, problem-solving ability, parenting competency, and communication. indicated.

A gymnastics coaches’ professional development program: exploring a needs-focused social learning space

ABSTRACT Background: Learning is a social, situational process. Effective coaches consistently apply situationally appropriate coaching knowledge to improve athletes’ developmental outcomes. Learning experiences should be cognizant of coaches’ learning needs and capacity to apply knowledge to facilitate athletes’ holistic development. This involves meaningful learning experiences tailored to coaches’ contextual learning needs. The use of social learning theory in supporting coach learning and development has been recommended in providing meaningful learning environments closer to coaches’ realities. Purpose: This study explored the impact of a professional development program designed to create a social learning space (SLS) for competitive youth artistic gymnastics coaches and evaluate the value created therein. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to explore the extent to which coaches generated a SLS and the value the coaches created through their participation in the program. Methods: Six coaches joined a weekly gathering over five weeks. Data comprised transcribed video records of the gatherings, a focus group with the coaches, a semi-structured interview with the facilitator of the gatherings, and the researcher’s notes. Thematic analysis was employed to inductively analyze the creation of the SLS and deductively analyze the value created using the value creation framework (the VCF). Findings: The findings revealed that facilitating a learning opportunity based on SLS elements can result in coaches creating a SLS. Through building productive relationships to learn to make a difference in their practices, the coaches created value. Specifically, the coaches broadened their perspectives on athlete development, deepened their understanding of gymnasts’ developmental needs, and began to transform some of their current coaching practices. Conclusion: This study demonstrates the promotion of a professional development program focusing on coaches’ learning needs using the elements of SLS and the tenets of the constructivist view of learning. The SLS structure of this study has implications for the development and implementation of professional development programs for coaches. Future studies on designing professional development opportunities for coaches should expand on the different uses of the SLS approach as a more pervasive structure of social learning, drawing on complementary principles with theories and adopting a longitudinal perspective.

Applying Galperin model to teacher professional development: A qualitative case study of a peer coaching program

AbstractThe present study is an attempt to apply Galperin spiral model to implement and analyze a peer coaching program. To do so, six teachers (three coaches and three protégés), who attended a 3‐month peer coaching program in which protégés received help from their more experienced peers (coaches), completed narrative frames about the program and participated in individual semistructured interviews. After the transcription of the interviews, the thematic analysis was conducted on the gathered data. The results of the study revealed that although there are evidential obstacles to doing the program including inter alia, cultural schema, teacher financial well‐being and discontinuity of it, the employed model could provide additional aid and critical look for implementing peer coaching programs in educational contexts. Teachers and teacher educators can benefit from the findings by applying the proposed model in peer coaching programs.

Abstract P242: The Effects of Wellness Coaching on Lowering Stroke Risk Factors in a Wisconsin Native American Population

Objective: Native Americans are disproportionally affected by obesity, diabetes and stroke. This study tests the hypothesis that weight loss and change in BMI are related to coaching participation in the first 52 weeks of a two-year study. Methods: Participants of the “Stroke Prevention in the Wisconsin Native American Population” study age ≥55 years with three or more stroke risk factors were assigned to a High Risk-Intensive Coaching arm (n=49); informed consent was obtained for all participants. These participants engaged in routine wellness coaching visits centered around lifestyle modification in an effort to reduce risk factors for stroke. Data analysis was performed with SPSS (SPSS, IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY, US) and R (RStudio, PBC, Boston, MA, US). Continuous variables are reported with median and interquartile range (IQR). A participation score (total coaching sessions attended ÷ 52 weeks) was calculated for each participant and total weight loss for the first 52 weeks was also calculated (baseline weight in pounds - the weight in pounds at the last coaching session closest to week 52), (n=49). The Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to test the hypothesis that weight loss or change in BMI was significantly different than baseline. A smoothing spline was used to assess a potential dose-response relationship between participation score and weight loss and change in BMI. Results: Of the 49 participants examined, 36 were female and 13 were male, with a median age of 66 (IQR =10.0) years. Risk factors observed at baseline included smoking (n=11, 22.4%), median BMI of 31.6 lb/in 2 (IQR=7.7), and median physical activity of 90 minutes per week (IQR=210.0). Biometric measures were also recorded at baseline, with a median systolic blood pressure of 149 mmHg (IQR=26.0) and median diastolic of 80 mmHg (IQR=14.0), median total cholesterol of 156 mg/dL (IQR=57.0), median LDL of 87 mg/dL (IQR=57.0), median HDL of 46 mg/dL (IQR=16.0), median non-HDL of 110 mg/dL (IQR=61.0), and median hemoglobin A1C of 6.5 mg/dL (IQR=1.2). Participation score median of 0.33 (IQR=0.375) range 0.06-0.87. Weight loss median 3.6 (IQR=9.45) range -41 to 35 pounds. A spline analysis found a significant dose-response relationship between participation score in the first 52 weeks of the study and weight loss (r 2 =0.199 deviance 23%, p=0.006) and BMI (r 2 =0.145, deviance 16.7%, p=0.010). Conclusion: Preliminary results suggest that participation in a wellness coaching program may be associated with weight loss and change in BMI in this study population. Future work will continue to examine how coaching is related to weight loss and change in BMI in a larger cohort and with a wider age range.

“We could have used a lot more of this before…”: A qualitative study understanding barriers and facilitators to implementing a provincial PPE safety coach program during the COVID-19 pandemic

A Provincial PPE Safety Coach Program was introduced to support appropriate use of personal protective equipment by health care workers. The objective was to understand barriers and facilitators to implementation. A qualitative study was conducted mid-2021. Participants were recruited using a purposive sampling strategy. Interviews were conducted using a guide informed by the Theoretical Domains Framework and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Analysis was conducted using the Theoretical Domains Framework. Prominent domains identified by staff were "social influences and skills", "environmental context and resources", "social/professional role and identity", "emotion", and "belief of consequences". Prominent domains identified by safety coaches were "knowledge", "social/professional role and identity", "environmental context and resources", and "memory". Only "environmental context and resources" and "social/professional role and identity" were similar. The main facilitators were fear of COVID-19 and leadership commitment, while the main barriers were lack of clarity and balancing the role. Understanding the local context of a health care environment influenced the success of safety coaches. The role allowed individuals to develop leadership skills and help staff improve their perceived competence in using personal protective equipment. Safety coaches were well received. Influencing factors provide a basis for strategies to embed this approach throughout a health care system.

Can the Reboot coaching programme support critical care nurses in coping with stressful clinical events? A mixed-methods evaluation assessing resilience, burnout, depression and turnover intentions

BackgroundCritical care nurses (CCNs) are routinely exposed to highly stressful situations, and at high-risk of suffering from work-related stress and developing burnout. Thus, supporting CCN wellbeing is crucial. One approach for delivering this support is by preparing CCNs for situations they may encounter, drawing on evidence-based techniques to strengthen psychological coping strategies. The current study tailored a Resilience-boosting psychological coaching programme [Reboot] to CCNs. Other healthcare staff receiving Reboot have reported improvements in confidence in coping with stressful clinical events and increased psychological resilience. The current study tailored Reboot for online, remote delivery to CCNs (as it had not previously been delivered to nurses, or in remote format), to (1) assess the feasibility of delivering Reboot remotely, and to (2) provide a preliminary assessment of whether Reboot could increase resilience, confidence in coping with adverse events and burnout.MethodsA single-arm mixed-methods (questionnaires, interviews) before-after feasibility study design was used. Feasibility was measured via demand, recruitment, and retention (recruitment goal: 80 CCNs, retention goal: 70% of recruited CCNs). Potential efficacy was measured via questionnaires at five timepoints; measures included confidence in coping with adverse events (Confidence scale), Resilience (Brief Resilience Scale), depression (PHQ-9) and burnout (Oldenburg-Burnout-Inventory). Intention to leave (current role, nursing more generally) was measured post-intervention. Interviews were analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis.ResultsResults suggest that delivering Reboot remotely is feasible and acceptable. Seventy-seven nurses were recruited, 81% of whom completed the 8-week intervention. Thus, the retention rate was over 10% higher than the target. Regarding preliminary efficacy, follow-up measures showed significant increases in resilience, confidence in coping with adverse events and reductions in depression, burnout, and intention to leave. Qualitative analysis suggested that CCNs found the psychological techniques helpful and particularly valued practical exercises that could be translated into everyday practice.ConclusionThis study demonstrates the feasibility of remote delivery of Reboot and potential efficacy for CCNs. Results are limited due to the single-arm feasibility design; thus, a larger trial with a control group is needed.

Coaching to Leadership Trust Towards an Intrapreneurial Framework

Leadership trust is a crucial element in fostering effective leadership and building strong relationships between leaders and their teams. Coaching has gained recognition as a powerful intervention to enhance leadership capabilities and cultivate trust within the workplace. This study explores the impact of coaching on leadership trust, aiming to uncover the mechanisms through which coaching interventions influence trust perceptions among leaders and their team members. The study addresses the perceived gap in the existing literature by providing nuanced insights into the relationship between coaching and leadership trust. It examines how coaching facilitates the growth of key trust-building factors, such as effective communication, empathy, and transparency, and explores how these factors positively impact leader-follower relationships. The findings from this study contribute valuable implications for leadership development and organizational effectiveness. The research highlights the transformative potential of coaching in fostering authentic and trustworthy leadership, resulting in increased employee engagement, improved team dynamics, and higher levels of organizational commitment. Based on the findings, the following are recommended; 1) Implementing a Leadership Coaching Program: Organizations should design and implement comprehensive coaching programs that focus on developing leaders’ emotional intelligence, communication skills, and ethical decision-making. This approach fosters an authentic leadership style, engendering trust among team members. 2) Aligning Coaching Objectives with Organizational Values: Coaching interventions should be aligned with the organization’s core values and strategic objectives. This alignment ensures that coaching outcomes directly contribute to building a trust-driven organizational culture. 3) Promoting a Coaching Culture: Encourage a coaching culture within the organization, where coaching is seen as a valuable tool for leadership development and trust-building. Cultivate a mindset that embraces coaching as a continuous learning process rather than a remedial measure. 4) Integrating Coaching with Leadership Development Initiatives: Integrate the leadership coaching program with broader leadership development initiatives within the organization. A cohesive approach ensures that coaching complements other learning experiences, reinforcing leadership trust at multiple levels. By embracing these recommendations, organizations can harness the potential of a leadership coaching program to cultivate authentic leadership, engender trust, and foster a culture of continuous growth and innovation. As leadership trust continues to be a foundation of organizational success, this research offers valuable insights for organizations seeking to leverage coaching to build and sustain trust-driven leadership, leading to improved employee engagement and organizational performance. Keywords: coaching, leadership trust, intrapreneurship, leadership development, leadership coaching

Putting the coach in the game: Current and future state of surgical coaching in pediatric urology

Surgical coaching has been proposed as a mechanism to fill gaps in proficiency and encourage continued growth following formal surgical training. Coaching benefits have been demonstrated in other surgical fields; however, have not been evaluated within pediatric urology. The aims of this study were to survey members of The Societies for Pediatric Urology (SPU) to assess the current understanding and utilization of surgical coaching while gauging interest, potential barriers and personal goals for participation in a coaching program. Following IRB approval, members of the SPU were invited to electronically complete an anonymous survey which assessed 4 domains: 1) understanding of surgical coaching principles, 2) current utilization, 3) interest and potential barriers to participation, and 4) personal surgical goals. To evaluate understanding, questions with predefined correct answers on the key principles of coaching were posed either in multiple choice or True/False format to the SPU membership. Of the 674 pediatric urologists invited, 146 completed the survey (22%). Of those, 46% correctly responded the definition of surgical coaching. Coaching utilization was reported in 27% of respondents currently or having previously participated in a surgical coaching program. Despite current participation rates, only 6 surgeons (4%) have completed training in surgical coaching, despite 79% expressing interest to participate in a surgical coaching program. The most influential barrier to participating in a coaching program was time commitment. Respondents largely prioritized technical and cognitive skill improvement as their primary goals for coaching (see figure below). While interest in surgical coaching is high among pediatric urologists, the principles of surgical coaching were not universally understood. Furthermore, formal coach training is markedly deficient, representing a gap in our profession and an opportunity for significant avenues for improvement, especially for technical and cognitive skills. Development of a coaching model based on these results would best suit the needs of pediatric urologists providing that the time commitment barrier for these endeavors can be mitigated and/or reconciled.