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What do new coaches learn as they become proficient in this profession? Based on experience as director of a coach certification program, the author describes learnings that go beyond the basic structure and process of executive coaching. These are in the categories of Seeing, Listening, Being Who You Are, Taking Action, and Believing in Coaching. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Consulting psychologists and executives work well together when they develop a solid bond, yet can productively benefit from their differing perspectives and needs. This article is based on a workshop at the 2003 conference of the Society of Psychologists in Management (SPIM) that examined similarities and differences between executives and the psychologist-consultants who work with them and explored how these similarities and differences help or hinder their work together. Similarities can get in the way, differences can be a most valuable asset, or the reverse can be true, depending on how well they are understood and managed within the relationship between the executive and the psychologist-consultant. Data from 4 well-established inventories were used to determine similarities and differences. The experiences of workshop participants (including a panel of SPIM leaders) were used to explore how similarities and differences make a difference in a consulting relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]