Coaching Research, Leadership Skills & The Future of Coaching with Joel DiGirolamo

What does the science of coaching actually tell us about how people grow, lead, and thrive? In this episode, Coaching Revealed host Pamela Larde interviews Joel DiGirolamo, Vice President of Research and Data Science at the International Coach Federation (ICF) — a leading global coaching organization with over 50,000 coaches across over 140 countries. Joel shares his surprising journey from electrical engineering at Purdue to leading cutting-edge coaching research, and what that research reveals about the future of the profession.In this episode, Joel and Pamela cover: How coaching skills enhance dialogue, in formal and non-formal coaching sessions The role of safety in the coaching relationship — and how to navigate trust when a manager holds organizational authority.Findings from a 42-coach qualitative study on specialty coaching — revealing the three core elements that make coaching unique as a 1-to-1 learning modality.How the ICF Core Competency update process works including coaching competencies for AI and Technology 

Have you ever worked with a client who struggled  to regulate their nervous system? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, IOC Podcast hosts Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani interview Chris Lyon, a coach, Board Certified Hypnotist, and Certified Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health Practitioner. The three discuss how coaches can be active in assisting their clients in regulation, deal with dysregulation, and learn how to utilize their breath, body, and mind. In this interview, Chris, Austin, and Emily cover:Understanding what dysregulation is from a neuroscience perspectiveHelping clients harness neuroplasticitySupporting clients navigating complex PTSD and stressExploring the 3 pillars of regulation: Breath, Body, and Mind

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, IOC Founder Carol Kauffman talks about the Institute of Coaching’s 16th annual Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare conference with conference director, researcher, and psychologist Robert Biswas-Diener. Happening on May 1-2 2026, this conference is bringing together speakers from Google, Moderna, Harvard Business and Medical School along with top rated coaches from Thinkers 50. Robert and Carol discuss what parts of this conference they are most excited about and how they have seen the field of coaching grow since the Institute’s first conference over 16 years ago. Show Notes:The Inflection Point of Coaching: https://instituteofcoaching.org/conferences/conference-2026

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, hosts Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani are joined by Joel Bennett, psychologist, author, and president of Organizational Wellness Systems (OWLs). We interview Dr. Bennett on his work with our relationships with time and time pressure. Drawing from his master’s thesis research into love and power in romantic relationships, Dr. Bennett introduces his four part framework on time including acceptance, presence, flow, and synchronicity.In this episode, Dr. Joel Bennett, Emily, and Austin Cover:The impact of time pressure on individualsThe connection between workaholism, avoidance, and unprocessed griefFive different types of time pressure that can impact individualsThe four social capacities of acceptance, presence, flow, and synchronicity 

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, hosts Austin Matzelle, and Emily Terrani are joined by Jeffrey Yip, researcher and associate professor of management studies at Simon Fraser University. The episode focuses on Simon’s research into the subject of listening in leadership and coaching. So how do we know if we are properly listening? Through his academic and professional career, Jeffrey has explored psychology, leadership, and management as he has explored what contributes to effective or ineffective listening. Drawing from his extensive research on the transformative power of listening on working relationships and leadership, Jeffrey introduces his Listen and Build framework as a practical way for individuals to continually hone their listening skills. In addition to the framework, Jeffrey introduces the simple concept of “pain storming” which helps leaders and coaches to move towards creating collaborative solutions even when encountering difficult situations. In this episode, Austin, Emily, and Jeffrey cover:Why leaders consistently overestimate their listening ability and how this impacts coaching effectivenessThe concept of naive realism and how it prevents us from truly hearing different perspectivesThe three key capacities for effective listening: suspending judgment, taking perspective, and empathyThe Listen and Build framework for transforming organizational challenges through structured listeningShow Notes:Psychology Today Column: Listen and Build: Listening Works (Free Playbook): https://www.listeningworks.ca/toolsJeffrey Yip: LinkedIn  Institute of Coaching: https://instituteofcoaching.org

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, hosts Austin Matzelle and Emily Terrani are joined by Dr. Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, researcher at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of The Creativity Choice. Together, they explore creativity as a psychological and emotional process—one that unfolds over time and is deeply shaped by mood, environment, and relationships.Dr. Pringle shares insights from decades of interdisciplinary creativity research, challenging common myths that creativity is reserved for artists or requires complete freedom. Instead, she reframes creativity as something both original and effective, accessible to everyone, and profoundly influenced by emotional awareness, constraints, and social context.Throughout the conversation, the hosts and Dr. Pringle examine how thinking and feeling are inseparable in creative work, how different emotional states serve different creative functions, and what coaches and leaders can do to cultivate environments where creativity can reliably emerge.Episode LinksYale Center for Emotional Intelligence: YCEIThe Creativity Choice: https://www.zorana-ivcevic-pringle.com/

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Kavita Govindjee, a coach, facilitator, and researcher discusses the work of her research master’s degree from Nelson Mandela University to explore the impact of coaching on self-leadership. In discussion with IOC podcast host, Austin Matzelle, we explore Kavita’s drawing from social cognitive theory, self-regulation theory, and social learning theory, Kavita’s work explores how individuals influence themselves and strategies to further develop this skillset. In this episode, Kavita and IOC podcast host, Austin Matzelle discussThe distinction between self-leadership and self management The research background of self-leadershipStrategies for developing self-leadership The impact of coaching on client self-leadership Kavita's website: https://www.khulbha.com/about/Kavita's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-govindjee-pcc-icf-72a91722/

How can we create systems that are trauma informed? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we're highlighting a l keynote address from the Institute of Coaching's 2024 Annual Conference. Dr. Alisha Moreland-Capuia, a leading expert in trauma-informed systems change, shares her work on creating safer, more compassionate organizations and communities.Drawing from over 20 years of clinical and organizational experience, Dr. Moreland-Capuia presents a neuroscience-based framework for understanding how fear, stress, and trauma impact individuals and systems—and more importantly, how safety, connection, and love create the conditions for healing and thriving.In this keynote, Dr. Moreland-Capuia covers:The neuroscience of safety, fear, and traumaHow to redefine trauma as a fear-stress response that doesn't turn offUnderstanding burnout and secondary trauma in helping professionalsPractical frameworks for creating trauma-informed workplaces,Dr. Moreland-Capuia closes with a powerful call to action grounded in hope: just as trauma can be passed down, so can healing. If you are interested in learning more about the Institute of Coaching's annual conference and upcoming events, please visit: https://instituteofcoaching.org/events-calendar/list

What can today’s leaders learn from the historical figures such as Julius Caesar or Elizabeth I? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we interview Dr. Paul Vanderbroeck, leadership researcher, executive coach, and author, about what ancient history reveals about the timeless patterns of power, influence, and human behavior.Drawing from decades of study in both the academic and corporate worlds, Paul shares how his fascination with historical figures has shaped his understanding of modern leadership. Through his lens, leaders from the past become vivid case studies that clarify how to mobilize followers, balance ambition with empathy, and navigate isolation.Along with IOC podcast hosts Emily Terrani and Austin Matzelle, Paul explores how coaches can use historical examples, case studies, and even film characters to help clients break through stuck patterns. They also examine how loneliness, distance, and complexity are reshaping leadership today.In this episode Dr. Vanderbroeck discuss:How historical figures like Julius Caesar reveal both the brilliance and blind spots of leadership.How to build a personal “leadership timeline” to uncover recurring success patterns.Ways coaches can use history and storytelling to reframe client challenges.Whether you’re a coach, executive, or student of history, this episode offers a powerful reminder: leadership doesn’t just evolve — it echoes.

What if every coaching conversation could be mapped - and improved - by understanding the science of dialogue itself? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Jeffrey Hull speaks with Dr. Haesun Moon, a leading researcher, coach, and author known for developing the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ). Dr. Moon bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and solution-focused coaching to uncover how language quite literally shapes human change.From her early experiences in science labs to her groundbreaking studies in communication science, Dr. Moon explains how the microstructure of conversation reveals how coaching works. Together, Jeff and Haesun explore the power of generative dialogue, how our questions shape client responses, and why understanding linguistic influence can transform coaching practice.In this episode, Jeff and Dr. Moon discuss:The origins of the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ) and how it maps every coaching exchange.The science behind dialogue: how and why language creates change How to recognize the subtle presuppositions embedded in your own coaching questions.Practical methods for tracking progress through language and self-recorded sessions.Whether you’re a coach, educator, or leader, this episode invites you to see language not just as a tool, but as the living medium of transformation.