Leadership Lessons from History with Paul Vanderbroeck

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.

Is anxiety a disorder? Or simply part of being human? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Emily Terrani and Austin Matzelle speak with Dr. David Rosmarin, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, Founder of the Center for Anxiety, and interim Research Director at the Institute of Coaching, about understanding and embracing anxiety. David shares how a personal panic attack early in his career reshaped his understanding of anxiety - not as a condition to eradicate, but as a universal emotion that can connect, guide, and strengthen us. David, Emily, and Austin explore how coaches can distinguish between clinical and non-clinical anxiety as well as how to help clients embrace - rather than fear - anxious feelings.In this episode, David, Emily, and Austin cover:Why Western culture has pathologized normal anxiety - and how to reframe it.How to delineate between uncomfortable but normal anxiety and clinical anxiety requiring professional treatment.The long-term impact of perception: why believing anxiety is harmful makes it worse.Practical questions coaches can ask instead of automatically referring clients.David’s four-step process (Identify, Share, Embrace, Let Go) for using anxiety as a tool for self-discovery and resilience.If you’re interested in learning more about David Rosmarin’s work, visit:https://www.centerforanxiety.org/For more information on coaching research at the Institute of Coaching, or to submit a proposal for a research grant, visit:https://instituteofcoaching.org/research-iochttps://instituteofcoaching.org/ioc-research-grants

Welcome to Coaching Revealed, the podcast brought to you by the Institute of Coaching. In this episode we interview researcher and coach Janine Roberts about her research on emotions in leadership and organizational relationships.Through her doctoral research on leader resilience and emotional engagement, Janine explores the paradox of leadership: leaders thrive on relationships, yet those same dynamics often generate the most stress and burnout.Janine and IOC Podcast Host, Austin Matzelle, dive into how coaching provides a safe container for leaders to process emotions, the value of emotional contracting, and her ACE model for creating meaningful emotional engagement in coaching. This conversation offers both research-backed insights and practical strategies for coaches, leaders, and anyone navigating workplace relationships.In this episode, Janine and Austin cover:How workplace relationships are the leading source of stress and intense emotions for leadersHow coaches can create safe, attuned spaces for exploration with emotional contractingThe ACE model (Attuned, Create the Conditions, Engage and Evaluate) and its role in transformational coachingFuture directions of Janine’s research, including practical tools for leaders and new studies on emotional engagementIf you’re interested in learning more about research at the Institute of Coaching, visit: https://instituteofcoaching.org/research-iocIf you’re interested in submitting a proposal for a coaching research grant, visit: https://instituteofcoaching.org/ioc-research-grants

What impact does coaching have in supporting adults with ADHD? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Emily Terrani and Austin Matzelle interview Elizabeth Ahmann and Micah Saviet, Directors of the Springer Institute and researchers in ADHD coaching. Together, they unpack the evidence base behind ADHD coaching, highlighting its unique strengths-based, client-centered approach.Liz and Micah share their personal journeys into the field, the research gaps that inspire their work, and how ADHD coaching supports adults struggling with executive functioning challenges. In this episode, Liz, Micah, Emily, and Austin cover:The progression of ADHD coaching research and the gaps that remain.How ADHD affects executive functioning and why that matters for coaching.Key differences between ADHD coaching and other coaching approaches.Frameworks and strategies that support adults with ADHD in achieving wellness and professional goals.If you’re interested in learning more about ADHD coaching research or accessing publications, visit: https://springerinstitute.org/For more information on coaching research at the Institute of Coaching, or to submit a proposal for a research grant, visit:https://instituteofcoaching.org/research-iochttps://instituteofcoaching.org/ioc-research-grants

Are we utilizing peer relationships for growth? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, host Austin Matzelle interviews Roman Terekhin, whose primary research focus has been on peer coaching groups. Roman details the powerful professional and interpersonal change that occurs within peer coaching groups. He dives into his groundbreaking research, revealing what makes these groups so effective and how they can be a key to sustained professional development.In this episode, Roman and Austin cover:The unique advantages of peer coaching groups in professional settings.Key factors that contribute to a group's effectiveness and sustainability.The critical difference between rigid accountability and responsive accountability.The role of professional facilitators versus self-facilitated groups.Practical advice for starting your own peer coaching group.If you are interested in learning about research at the Institute of Coaching, you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/research-iocIf you are interested in submitting a proposal for a coaching research grant you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/ioc-research-grants

Can coaching help people move beyond surviving to truly thriving, even in the face of chronic illness? In this episode, Coaching Revealed host, Austin Matzelle, interviews Dr. Maria Benzo, an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Research Associate at the Mayo Clinic, and Professor of Positive Psychology at Life University. Dr. Benzo shares her journey from medicine to coaching research and the findings of her groundbreaking work on how health coaching impacts patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.In this episode, Maria and Austin cover:The sustained impact of health coaching on individuals living with a chronic illness.The use of motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and value clarification to drive behavior change.The impact of Self-Determination Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as frameworks for health coaching.The development of an AI-assisted fidelity tool to ensure coaching quality and consistency.If you are interested in learning about research at the Institute of Coaching, you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/research-ioc If you are interested in submitting a proposal for a coaching research grant you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/ioc-research-grants

In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we are joined by researchers Dr. Lara Solms and Dr. Anne de Pagter. Lara and Anne are interviewed by IOC Executive Director, Jeff Hull about their work to elevate performance and well-being in healthcare environments. Dr. Laura Solms is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam and Dr. Anne de Pagter, is an Associate professor and Pediatric Hematologist at Erasmus Children’s Hospital. The two share their unique collaboration and pioneering work in further establishing the evidence-base for coaching in medical settings.In this episode, Jeff, Laura and Anne cover:The incentive for developing an evidence base on the effectiveness of coaching in healthcare The development of a Challenge and Support framework as a tool for continuous growth versus a “fix-it” solutionThe journey of conducting Randomized Control Trials (RCTs)The steps practitioners can take to contribute to coaching research If you are interested in learning about research at the Institute of Coaching, you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/research-ioc If you are interested in submitting a proposal for a coaching research grant you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/ioc-research-grant

Welcome to Coaching Revealed, the podcast brought to you by the Institute of Coaching - How do we know that coaching is working? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we are kicking off a new series on coaching research and the evidence base of the profession. Opening this new season is Angela Passarelli, former Director of Research and current Chair of the IOC’s Scientific Advisory Council. Angela is interviewed by IOC Executive Director, Jeff Hull about the history of coaching research. Along with her personal career as a researcher for the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and Duke, Angela and Jeff discuss the research that has been supported by the Institute of Coaching. In this episode, Jeff and Angela cover: The evolution of the coaching research field from proving efficacy to understanding mechanisms and dynamics The results and findings of early fMRI studies on coaching with Richard Boyatzis The impact of coaching on positive emotional attractors (PEAs) and negative emotional attractors (NEAs)The research work supported by the Institute of CoachingThe trends of coaching research and future areas of focusIf you are interested in learning about research at the Institute of Coaching, you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/research-iocIf you are interested in submitting a proposal for a coaching research grant you can learn more at: https://instituteofcoaching.org/ioc-research-grants

Could you be failing better? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, we share an exclusive keynote address from Amy Edmondson, the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School. This keynote was originally presented at the Institute of Coaching’s 2024 Coaching in Leadership and Healthcare Conference. In a hyper-competitive business landscape, the possibility of failure creates a dilemma for business leaders. Balancing cutting edge innovation while striving for perfection leaves seemingly zero room for error. Edmondson describes how intelligent failures are an opportunity, and trial and error is something for us all to attempt to embrace. In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Amy Edmondson covers:The three types of failureThe shortcomings of  workplace cultures that reject failureThe criteria for how to make intelligent failures The leadership practices for psychological safety and failure