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Unlocking the Potential of Digital Coaching: Insights from Recent Research

Unlocking the Potential of Digital Coaching: Insights from Recent Research

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, digital coaching has emerged as a vital tool for enhancing the skills and competencies of practitioners. The recent study titled Defining digital coaching: a qualitative inductive approach by Diller and Passmore (2023) offers valuable insights into the nature and effectiveness of digital coaching. This blog will explore the key findings of this research and how they can be implemented to improve your practice.

Understanding Digital Coaching

The term 'digital coaching' encompasses various forms of coaching conducted through digital means, such as video calls, audio calls, and other online platforms. According to Diller and Passmore (2023), digital coaching is defined as a synchronous, technology-enabled conversation between a human coach and a human coachee. This distinguishes it from other digital formats like AI coaching, digital training, and digital mentoring.

Key Findings and Their Implications

The study identified several key aspects that differentiate digital coaching from face-to-face coaching and other digital interventions:

Advantages of Digital Coaching

The research highlights several benefits of digital coaching, including:

Challenges and Considerations

Despite its advantages, digital coaching also presents certain challenges:

Implementing Research Findings

Practitioners can leverage these findings to enhance their digital coaching practices:

Encouraging Further Research

While the study by Diller and Passmore (2023) provides a foundational understanding of digital coaching, further research is needed to explore its long-term effectiveness and potential improvements. Practitioners are encouraged to stay updated with the latest research and continuously refine their digital coaching strategies.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Defining digital coaching: a qualitative inductive approach


Citation: Diller, S. J., & Passmore, J. (2023). Defining digital coaching: a qualitative inductive approach. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1148243. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1148243
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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