TY - JOUR
T1 - The Language of executive coaching
T2 - A developmental framework
AU - Joullié, Jean-Etienne
AU - Gould, Anthony M.
AU - Spillane, Robert
PY - 2022/12/14
Y1 - 2022/12/14
N2 - Although the practice of executive coaching has received sustained attention in literature, no theoretical framework exists to guide the language of conversations that aims to improve executive performance. This article addresses this omission. Following Richard Weaver, it resurrects an ancient distinction between noble and base language and combines this distinction with a linguistic hierarchy. Noble language culminates in and gives voice to optimal executive performance; as such, it is the ideal language of executive coaching. Contributions to theory and research, practical and educational implications, and a call to action are outlined.
AB - Although the practice of executive coaching has received sustained attention in literature, no theoretical framework exists to guide the language of conversations that aims to improve executive performance. This article addresses this omission. Following Richard Weaver, it resurrects an ancient distinction between noble and base language and combines this distinction with a linguistic hierarchy. Noble language culminates in and gives voice to optimal executive performance; as such, it is the ideal language of executive coaching. Contributions to theory and research, practical and educational implications, and a call to action are outlined.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85149468206&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.5465/amle.2017.0429
DO - 10.5465/amle.2017.0429
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85149468206
VL - 21
SP - 690
EP - 704
JO - Academy of Management Learning and Education
JF - Academy of Management Learning and Education
SN - 1537-260X
IS - 4
ER -