The Impact of the Inner Game and Sir John Whitmore on Coaching: A Commentary

This article is a response to Simon Jenkin’s article (Jenkins, 2009) which  raises some interesting and contentious topics about coaching and the difference between psychologists and non-psychologists. This response explores the difference between psychological and non-psychological practitioners and the application of their knowledge to the arena of coaching. It also reviews the contribution of writers and practitioners such as John Whitmore and Miles Downey to coaching practice, who have made a massive contribution during the period 1990-2010 to popularise coaching.

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