Coaching World Issue 19: Science of Coaching | Page 5

Editor’s Note Stepping Outside As summer winds down in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, where ICF Headquarters is located, I’m relishing the opportunity to spend as much m na Whether it’s a stroll through the neighborhood with my dog, a dinner on the patio with my husband or a walking meeting with my ICF colleagues, stepping outside into the fresh air and sunshine always seems to open my mind and give me a fresh perspective on my personal and professional life. That’s why I was so thrilled when Anna-Marie Watson, ACC, contacted me earlier this year to propose an article about the benefits of integrating walking outdoors into your coaching practice (learn more on page 16). iv time as possible outdoors. Shu r tt e ck sto . co le /E m Anna-Marie isn’t the only Coaching World contributor this month to offer strategies for achieving a fresh perspective. On page 20, ICF’s Director of Coaching Science, Joel DiGirolamo, and Research Assistant, Thomas Tkach, introduce an adult change model that can enrich your coaching engagements. Silvia Viola, PCC, also offers a tool coaches can use in creating awareness: the easy-to-implement S.T.A.R.T. formula (turn to page 10 to find out how it works). Although many of the articles in this issue focus on the science of coaching (apropos as we prepare for ICF Advance 2016: Science of Coaching, taking place this September), we’re also inviting you to take a fresh perspective on coaching ethics with our new column, “Ethical Matters.” Turn to page 14 to see how Executive and Life Vision and Enhancement Coach Jim Smith applied a variety of critical lenses to a sticky ethical dilemma in his practice. As we strive to ensure that CW remains a valued ICF Member benefit, we want to hear your perspective. Email me at [email protected] to let me know how CW can support your professional development. Communications and Awards Manager Coaching World Abby Tripp Heverin 5