Towards more comprehensive executive coaching: Growing need for a spiritual component

Abstract

Purpose

Belief is growing that executive coaching can be enriched by the inclusion of spiritual development. Overall effectiveness of any initiative demands awareness of potential obstacles and the creation of an appropriate framework based on client and organizational needs and the knowledge and experience of the coach to ensure relevant personal and business goals are achieved.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. 10; 10.

Findings

Belief is growing that executive coaching can be enriched by the inclusion of spiritual development. Overall effectiveness of any initiative demands awareness of potential obstacles and the creation of an appropriate framework based on client and organizational needs and the knowledge and experience of the coach to ensure relevant personal and business goals are achieved.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Towards more comprehensive executive coaching: Growing need for a spiritual component", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 35 No. 5, pp. 31-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-09-2020-0199