Institute of Coaching A McLean Hospital Harvard Medical School Affiliate

The Institute of Coaching is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the integrity and credibility of the field of coaching by awarding $100,000 in research grants each year thanks to the generous donation from The Harnisch Foundation.

By advancing coaching research, education, and practice, the Institute supports professional coaches and others who use coaching skills in their personal and professional lives. 

We are building a global coaching research community by bringing together leaders in the field to accelerate research progress and disseminate coaching's best practices.

Coaching is a change process that mobilizes strengths and realizes the potential of individuals and organizations. The practice of coaching embodies a unique skill set designed to optimize the performance of a person or organization in diverse arenas including leadership, healthcare, and public service. 

We are realizing the coaching mission of optimizing human potential via five Centers: Research, Education, Leadership, Healthcare, and Applied Positive Psychology.