19 February 2025
Being “in flow” or “in the zone” is a highly desired state. Whether in coaching, work, the arts or sports, flow represents a state of effortless engagement, heightened awareness, and seamless performance.
The idea of flow in coaching has long existed. Concepts introduced by coaching pioneer Timothy Gallwey in The Inner Game of Tennis, widely considered a foundational book in sports coaching, closely align with more formal flow theory like that of Csikszentmihalyi. Yet, while most flow theory refers to an individual’s state, flow arises in coaching sessions relationally, between the coach and the client.
This issue of Coaching Research in Practice explores recent research into relational flow in coaching. It sheds light on how flow manifests in coaching relationships, explains a deeper level of connection and engagement between coach and client, and offers recommendations for increasing flow in your coaching sessions.
Read full article here: https://reciprocoach.com/coaching-research#!#187
Written by Kerryn Griffiths, PhD, PCC and Global ReciproCoach Coordinator
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