Track 1 Intra/Interpersonal Space Paper Presentation- Attachment Theory: A New Perspective on the Coach/Client Relationship and Leadership Development Outcomes
Abstract: Despite the proliferation of the executive coaching profession, there has been limited research and theory examining the relationship function between coaches and clients and successful development outcomes. Because coaches and clients share the “space” needed for effective coaching to occur, attachment theory seems especially salient for understanding the quality of their relationship and for improving leaders’ professional and organizational development. The attachment theory perspective provides new insights into the complex nature of coach/client relationships.
Dale Hudson (USA)
Dale has been an independent businessperson for more than 30 years. Graduating in 2010 with his doctoral degree from Phillips Graduate Institute, Chatsworth CA, Dale was immediately elected to the school’s Board of Trustees. Dale is the author of “Attachment Theory: Influencing Leader-follower relationships” integrating psychology in organizations, specifically workplace engagement and relationships. He has presented his work at conferences of the National Association of Independent Schools, National Association of Girl’s Schools and most recently at the Academic Resource Conference hosted by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Dale is an alumnus of the CCCP coaching program.
