Books and Articles

by Paul J. Gorrell and John Hoover The Coaching Connection shows managers how they can use Contextual Coaching to simultaneously promote both individual and organizational growth.  Authors Paul Gorrell, Ph.D., and John Hoover, Ph.D., describe how to achieve organizational results through … Continue reading

by John Hoover and Roger P. DiSilvestro The Art of Constructive Confrontation from PI Director of Coaching Services, John Hoover, is about confronting important issues before they become expensive problems. Confrontation is not synonymous with conflict. In fact, Constructive Confrontation is … Continue reading

Diversity Executive Magazine by Amy Friedman and Trish Kyle Women who lead, regardless of their level, must shed the judgments and restrictive thinking of the past and adopt new prototypes that reach out and include all people. Globalization shifted the … Continue reading

TLNT by Amy Friedman Except for the retirement of a contented employee after a career well worked, separating an individual from an organization is invariably a painful experience. It can trigger emotional recall dating back to childhood fears of abandonment. … Continue reading

Talent Management Magazine by Paul Gorrell Five weeks into the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, when there was no apparent solution to plugging the voluminous leak that was devastating the fishing industry and devaluing the tourist season across four states, BP … Continue reading

Women Entrepreneur Magazine by John Hoover In any relationship, business or personal, there is a beginning, a middle and, sometimes, an end. What makes the story of former business partners Amy Friedman and Jaye Smith so compelling is what happened … Continue reading

TLNT by Paul Gorrell and John Hoover As business coaches, we are always on the new frontier looking to help our coaching clients add value to the organizations that employ them. Working to develop a culture of coaching across organizations … Continue reading

Talent Management Magazine by Paul Gorrell Talent managers know transitions are often a key part of leadership and career development for employees. In times of change, individuals can re-explore their goals, assess their capabilities, accelerate their learning and close gaps … Continue reading

The Washington Post by Paul Gorrell There has been a great deal of reflection this week on President Obama’s challenges during his first year in office. My sense is that critiques of Obama’s leadership style should factor in the symbolic … Continue reading