Results Coaching System

Results Coaching Systems

We are trained to use a coaching system developed by David Rock, founder of Results Coaching Systems (RCS). In this system, the coach is there to facilitate or to enable a process which is focussed on positive change in the coachee through improving thinking. RCS programs are built on a theory for how and why coaching works, based on contemporary neuro-science. This is known as a ‘brain-based’ approach to coaching.

Having a hard science to explain how and why coaching works improves the quality of coaching and speeds up learning. This theoretical foundation was developed over 10 years, through carefully studying coaching conversations to identify the most effective ways to coach.

RCS then explored how to explain effective coaching by looking into existing theories including change theory, learning theory, systems theory, positive psychology, solutions focused techniques and other fields. While these fields provided good support for how and why coaching worked, RCS found that neuroscience provided the most complete explanation.

The Results Coaching System is operated in UK by Results Coaching Systems Ltd and globally by Results Coaching Systems. For more information follow the links from the logos below for more information.

A Brain-based approach

The neuro-scientific domains RCS draws from include the study of:

  • Awareness
  • Reflection
  • Insight
  • Attention
  • Working memory and habit
  • Expectations
  • Emotions
  • Empathy and mirror neurons
  • Social intelligence

The brain-based approach was introduced by David Rock in the book ‘Quiet Leadership’, published in 2006. A summary of the ideas can be found in an article called 'A Brain-Based Approach to Coaching' from the International Journal of Coaching in Organizations, 2006.

RCS is a sponsor of the NeuroLeadership Summit, a project linking neuroscience and leadership development. RCS is also sponsoring a range of research projects with organizations, and with neuroscientists, to further this area of study.

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