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RESEARCH PROJECT
Research Project Final Paper: Week 7
Julieanne George
School of Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Liberty University
BMAL 755: Coaching Theory and Practice
Dr. Kelli Heinz
December 10, 2023
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RESEARCH PROJECT
Research Project Final Paper: Week 7
Coaching is both an art and a science that takes many forms to help clients set goals and
develop plans to achieve them (Boysen-Rotelli, 2021; Grant & O'Connor, 2018; Grant &
Gerrard, 2020). While coaching is not a form of therapy, it can be incredibly beneficial as it
encourages clients to focus on the present and future rather than dwelling on past problems
(Grant & O'Connor, 2018). As healthcare organizations strive to improve team engagement,
retention, and outcomes, coaching has become a valuable tool for enhancing leadership skills and
motivating teams (Bozer & Delegach, 2019).
Boysen-Rotelli (2021) notes that a new coaching approach was developed in the 1980s
by a group of business professionals. This approach aimed to make coaching sessions more
efficient and productive by focusing on developing solutions to achieve objectives rather than
dwelling on past difficulties. The solution-focused approach theory posits that individuals have
the necessary knowledge and abilities to build solutions, enhancing their motivation to achieve
their goals (Grant & Gerrard, 2020; Visser, 2013). Compared to a more scientific positive
psychology approach, solution-focused coaching is more of an art form (Abdulla & Woods,
2021).
Healthcare leaders face the challenge of integrating knowledge into skill and adapting to
the complexities of the healthcare industry. Organizations must continuously learn and evolve to
