Developing the congruent academic through an integrated coaching approach

ABSTRACT

Turbulent times in academia have resulted in a workforce that is stressed and overworked. In this reflection on practice, I propose that taking an integrated coaching approach to academic development can support academics in making sense of their whole congruent self and how their roles in teaching, research, leading, and living fit together. I explore three key elements of lifewide learning, heutagogy, and an asset-driven approach to coaching individuals and teams and suggest future implications for the academic development community.

KEYWORDS:

• Coaching
• resilience
• lifewide learning
• heutagogy
• asset-driven

Acknowledgments

I would like to acknowledge all of the academics I have coached.

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Emma Gillaspy

Emma Gillaspy is an educator, academic developer and executive coach. Emma supports other educators in finding their own path to teaching excellence and works strategically to improve the student experience and update curricula. Emma’s main interests include #coachingHE (co-founder) #creativeHE (co-host) #LTHEchat #experientiallearning #heutagogy #edtech #socialmedia #blendedlearning and #curriculuminnovation