Coaching psychology: methodology, theory, practice. Evidence-based approach
- Authors:
- Nikita E. Voloshin, Mark S. Abanin, Inessa S. Kappusheva
- Work direction:
- Техники и инструменты коучинга
- Abstract:
- Coaching psychology has emerged as a rigorous scientific discipline that applies psychological theory and methods to support goal attainment, performance enhancement, and personal development. This paper provides a systematic overview of the principal techniques and tools employed in evidence-based coaching practice, examining their theoretical foundations, empirical support, and practical applications across diverse professional domains – business, healthcare, education, and sport. Drawing on peer-reviewed literature and international coaching standards, the study analyses four major technique clusters: goal-focused approaches (the GROW model), solution-focused coaching, cognitive-behavioural coaching, and positive psychology-based interventions. Core practical tools – powerful questioning, the Wheel of Life, values clarification, and mindfulness-based practices – are examined with respect to their application in leader development, organisational consulting, and individual coaching. The analysis reveals that the effectiveness of coaching techniques depends not on their isolated use but on their skilful integration within a coherent, client-centred coaching relationship. The paper concludes that advancing the evidence base of coaching psychology requires longitudinal outcome research, greater methodological rigour, and sustained integration of neuroscientific findings into coaching practice.
- Keywords:
- positive psychology, evidence-based coaching, coaching psychology, cognitive-behavioural coaching, coaching techniques, GROW model, solution-focused coaching, coaching tools