Coaching Revealed an Institute of Coaching Podcast Coaching in Healthcare: A Research Driven Approach with Lara Solms and Anne de Pagter
Jul 24, 2025
Join pediatric hematologist Anne de Pagter and organizational psychology expert Lara Solms as they delve into the intersection of coaching and healthcare. They discuss the importance of building an evidence base for coaching's effectiveness, particularly in combating burnout among professionals. The duo also unveils their Challenge and Support framework, aimed at fostering growth rather than just fixing problems. Highlights include their experiences conducting randomized trials and the significance of collaboration in advancing coaching research.
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Anne's Coaching Inspiration Story
- Anne de Pagter found coaching essential for personal and professional development in healthcare, beyond just technical skills.
- She initiated a program after seeing a need from colleagues, leading to the Challenge and Support initiative.
Reframing Coaching in Healthcare
- Resistance in healthcare to coaching stemmed from views of it as a fix for problems rather than growth.
- The Challenge and Support program reframes coaching as continuous growth, not just fixing issues.
RCTs Ensure Ethical, Robust Coaching Research
- Conducting randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in coaching is challenging but essential to eliminate bias.
- Using waitlist control groups ensures ethical participation and robust data in coaching research.