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Professor Jonathan Passmore

Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change

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Specialisms

  • Coaching, 
  • Executive Development, 
  • Leadership, 
  • Occupational Psychology, 
  • Oil and Gas

Professor Jonathan Passmore is a Professor of Coaching and Behavioural Change at Henley Business School and a chartered psychologist with five degrees, and professional qualification in executive coaching, team coaching and supervision.

He has published widely over the past three decades with over 300 peer review journal papers and book chapters. He has presented over 350 conference papers across the world and edited and written 45 books, including 'Becoming a Coach', 'Developing Ethical Maturity', 'Outdoor Coaching: A Practical Guide' and 'Becoming an ICF Credentialed Coach'.

He is a global thought leader in the Global Gurus and Thinkers 50 Coaching list and editor of the Wiley-Blackwell Handbook Organisational Psychology Series and The Routledge Coaches Handbook Series. His work has been recognised with awards from the Association for Coaching Global Award (2010), the British Psychological Society Coaching Research Award (2012), the Association for Business Psychology Chairman's Award for Excellence (2015), the Best Article 2019 and the Coaching at Work External Coaching Champion (2021).

He has served in senior leadership and board roles with PwC, IBM Business Consulting, CoachHub and EZRA, and continues to coach and consult with global clients.

Reference: Wang, Q., Passmore, J. , Huo, Y. and Mu, Y. (2026) A systematic literature review of inter-sessional activities (SLR) in coaching practice: what can we learn from counselling and therapy? European Journal of Training & Development. ISSN 2046-9020 doi: 10.1108/EJTD-07-2025-0137
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Canessa-Pollard, V. and Prentice, J. (2026) Coaching outdoors: a biophilic perspective of the coach's experience of working in nature. Journal of Adventure Education & Outdoor Learning. ISSN 1754-0402 doi: 10.1080/14729679.2026.2641728
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Fernandez Martin, R. (2026) Exploring the carbon footprint of different modes of coaching delivery: A first step towards an environmental impact assessment of coaching. International Coaching Psychology Review, 21 (1). pp. 12-23. ISSN 2396-8753 doi: 10.53841/bpsicpr.2026.21.1.12
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Reference: Shams, M. and Passmore, J. (2026) Climate change and coaching psychologists: exploring attitudes, perspectives and future intentions. International Coaching Psychology Review, 21 (1). pp. 37-47. ISSN 2396-8753 doi: 10.53841/bpsicpr.2026.21.1.37
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Tee, D. R. and Rutschmann, R. (2025) ‘Getting better all the time’: using professional human coach competencies to evaluate the quality of AI coaching agent performance. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2025.2510643
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Tee, D., Palermo, G. and Rutschmann, R. (2025) Human coaches and AI coaching agents: an exploratory quasi-experimental study of workplace client attitudes. Journal of Work-Applied Management. ISSN 2205-149X doi: 10.1108/jwam-02-2025-0032
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Olafsson, B. and Tee, D. (2025) A systematic literature review of artificial intelligence (AI) in coaching: insights for future research and product development. Journal of Work-Applied Management. ISSN 2205-149X doi: 10.1108/JWAM-11-2024-0164
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Reference: Lai, Y.‐L. and Passmore, J. (2024) Unfolding executive coaches' identity work through the social constructivist lens: coach–coachee–organisation. International Journal of Training and Development, 28 (1). pp. 1-21. ISSN 1468-2419 doi: 10.1111/ijtd.12301
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Day, C. and Wang, Q. (2024) Hands up for homework: exploring inter-sessional activities in coaching. Journal of Work Applied Management, 16 (1). pp. 19-30. ISSN 2205.2062 doi: 10.1108/JWAM-04-2023-0026
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Tee, D. (2024) The library of Babel: assessing the powers of artificial intelligence in knowledge synthesis, learning and development and coaching. Journal of Work-Applied Management, 16 (1). pp. 4-18. ISSN 2205-149X doi: 10.1108/jwam-06-2023-0057
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Reference: Diller, S. J., Stenzel, L.-C. and Passmore, J. (2024) The coach bots are coming: exploring global coaches’ attitudes and responses to the threat of AI coaching. Human Resource Development International, 27 (4). pp. 597-621. ISSN 1469-8374 doi: 10.1080/13678868.2024.2375934
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Reference: Hinkelmann, H., O’Connor, S. and Passmore, J. (2024) Coaching entrepreneurs towards growth an experimental design study of coaching effectiveness for business leaders psychological capabilities. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 17 (2). pp. 283-300. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2024.2348449
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Reference: Roche, C. and Passmore, J. (2023) Anti-racism in coaching: a global call to action. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 16 (1). pp. 115-132. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2022.2098789
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Liu, Q., Tee, D. and Tewald, S. (2023) The impact of COVID-19 on coaching practice: results from a global coach survey. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 16 (2). pp. 173-189. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2022.2161923
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Reference: van den Assem, B., Passmore, J. and Dulewicz, V. (2022) How coaching supervisors experience and use mindfulness within their practice: An IPA study. Organisational Consulting, Supervision and Coaching (OSC), 29. pp. 523-541. ISSN 1862-2577 doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11613-022-00782-3
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Reference: Roche, C. and Passmore, J. (2023) We don’t see colour!" How executive coaching can help leaders to create inclusive corporate cultures by acknowledging structural racism in its ecosystem. Consulting Psychology Journal, 75 (1). pp. 5-13. ISSN 1065-9293 doi: 10.1037/cpb0000232
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Tee, D. (2023) Can Chatbots like GPT-4 replace human coaches: Issues and dilemmas for the coaching profession, coaching clients and for organisations. The Coaching Psychologist, 19 (1). pp. 47-54. ISSN 2396-9628 doi: 10.53841/bpstcp.2023.19.1.47
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Woodward, W. (2023) Coaching education: wake up to the new digital and AI coaching revolution! International Coaching Psychology Review, 18 (1). pp. 58-72. ISSN 2396-8753 doi: 10.53841/bpsicpr.2023.18.1.58
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Liu, Q., Tee, D. and Tewald, S. (2023) Diversity in the global coaching community: exploring race, inclusion and belonging. International Coaching Psychology Review, 18 (1). pp. 73-89. ISSN 2396-8753 doi: 10.53841/bpsicpr.2023.18.1.73
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Crabbe, K. (2023) Building a coaching culture: the LEAD framework. The Coaching Psychologist, 19 (2). pp. 13-23. ISSN 2396-9628 doi: 10.53841/bpstcp.2023.19.2.13
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Reference: Diller, S. J. and Passmore, J. (2023) Defining digital coaching: a qualitative inductive approach. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. 1148243. ISSN 1664-1078 doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1148243
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Reference: Carden, J., Jones, R. J. and Passmore, J. (2022) Defining self-awareness in the context of adult development: a systematic literature review. Journal of Management Education, 46 (1). pp. 140-177. ISSN 1052-5629 doi: 10.1177/1052562921990065
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Reference: Van Den Assam, B., Dulewicz, V. and Passmore, J. (2022) The impact of mindfulness meditation training and practice on post-graduate coaching students. International Coaching Psychology Review, 17 (1). pp. 5-20. ISSN 2396-8753 doi: 10.53841/bpsicpr.2022.17.1.5
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Reference: Quinn, T., Trinh, S.-h. and Passmore, J. (2022) An exploration into using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® (LSP) within a positive psychology framework in individual coaching: an interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 15 (1). pp. 102-116. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2021.1898427
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2022) The role of metaphor in coaching. The Coaching Psychologist, 18 (1). pp. 44-46. ISSN 1748-1104 doi: 10.53841/bpstcp.2022.18.1.44
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Reference: Greif, S., Möller, H., Scholl, W., Passmore, J. and Müller, F. (2022) Coaching definitions and concepts. In: Greif, S., Möller, H., Scholl, W., Passmore, J. and Müller, F. (eds.) International Handbook of Evidence-Based Coaching. Springer, pp. 1-12. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-81938-5_1
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Reference: Carden, J., Passmore, J. and Jones, R. J. (2022) Exploring the role of self-awareness in coach development: a grounded theory study. International Journal of Training and Development, 26 (2). ISSN 1468-2419 doi: 10.1111/ijtd.12261
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Reference: Van Den Assem, B. and Passmore, J. (2022) How experienced coaches use mindfulness in practice and how they know it is useful or beneficial. Consulting Psychology Journal, 74 (1). pp. 116-141. ISSN 1065-9293 doi: 10.1037/cpb0000219
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Reference: Güntner, A. V., Kauffeld, S. and Passmore, J. (2022) Motivational interviewing as a tool for coaching in the workplace: coaching for organizational change. In: International Handbook of Evidence-Based Coaching. Springer, pp. 665-679. ISBN 9783030819378 doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-81938-5_54
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Reference: Van Den Assam, B., Passmore, J. and Dulewicz, V. (2022) How coaching supervisors experience and use mindfulness within their practice: an IPA study. Organisationsberatung, Supervision, Coaching, 29 (4). pp. 523-541. ISSN 1862-2577 doi: 10.1007/s11613-022-00782-3
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Reference: Burn, A. S. and Passmore, J. (2022) Outdoor coaching: the role of Attention Restoration Theory as a framework for explaining the experience and benefit of eco-psychology coaching. International Coaching Psychology Review, 17 (1). pp. 21-36. ISSN 2396-8753 doi: 10.53841/bpsicpr.2022.17.1.21
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Reference: Leach, S. and Passmore, J. (2021) Tools and techniques in coaching. In: Passmore, J. (ed.) The Coaches Handbook; The complete practitioner guide for professional coaches. Routledge, London, pp. 125-131. ISBN 9780367539207
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Reference: Terblanche, N., Passmore, J. and Myburgh, J. (2021) African organisational coaching practice: exploring approaches used, and the factors influencing coaches’ fees. South African Journal of Business Management, 52 (1). ISSN 2078-5585 doi: 10.4102/sajbm.v52i1.2395
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Evans-Krimme, R. (2021) The future of coaching: a conceptual framework for the coaching sector from personal craft to scientific process and the implications for practice and research. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. p. 715228. ISSN 1664-1078 doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.715228
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Reference: Carden, J., Jones, R. J. and Passmore, J. (2021) An exploration of the role of coach training in developing self-awareness: a mixed methods study. Current Psychology, 26 (2). pp. 343-363. ISSN 1936-4733 doi: 10.1007/s12144-021-01929-8
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Reference: Anstiss, T. and Passmore, J. (2020) Health and wellbeing coaching. In: Leal Filho, L., Wall, T., Azeiteiro, U., Azul, A. M., Brandli, L. and Özuyar, P. G. (eds.) Good Health and Well-Being. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, New York. ISBN 9783319696270 doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-69627-0
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Reference: Diller, S. J., Passmore, J. , Brown, H. J., Greif, S. and Jonas, E. (2020) Become the best coach you can be: the role of coach training and coaching experience in workplace coaching quality and quality control. Organisationsberatung, Supervision, Coaching, 27 (3). pp. 313-333. ISSN 1862-2577 doi: 10.1007/s11613-020-00662-8
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Reference: Honsová, P., Passmore, J. , Jarošová, E. and Brown, H. (2020) Coaching in Visegrad Four Countries: a comparison to other European countries. Journal of East European Management Studies, 25 (4). pp. 792-809. ISSN 0949-6181 doi: 10.5771/0949-6181-2020-4-792
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Reference: Passmore, J. , (2019) Intelligence and its contribution to the psychology of leadership and decision-making. Technical Report. Sandhurst Military College, Sandhurst.
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Reference: Hawkins, P. , Turner, E. and Passmore, J. , (2019) The manifesto for supervision. Report. Henley Business School, Henley-on-Thames. ISBN 9781912473243
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Reference: Passmore, J. , van Nieuwerburgh, C. and Barr, M. (2019) Workplace coaching. In: Griffin, R. W. (ed.) Oxford Bibliographies in Management. Oxford University Press, New York, USA.
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Reference: Angulo, P., Passmore, J. and Brown, H. (2019) Distinctions in coaching practice between the island of Ireland and the rest of Europe. The Coaching Psychologist, 15 (1). ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2019) Mindfulness in organizations (part 2): a practitioners’ guide to applying mindfulness based approaches in leadership development, workplace wellbeing and coaching. Industrial and Commercial Training, 51 (3). pp. 165-173. ISSN 0019-7858 doi: 10.1108/ICT-07-2018-0064
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2019) Mindfulness in organizations (part 1): a critical literature review. Industrial & Commerical Training, 51 (2). pp. 104-113. ISSN 0019-7858 doi: 10.1108/ICT-07-2018-0063
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2019) Emotional intelligence. In: Goodwin, D. (ed.) The Thinking Leader. Sandhurst Leadership Series. Howgate Publishing Limited. ISBN 9781912440061
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Rowson, T. S. (2019) Neuro-linguistic-programming: a critical review of NLP research and the application of NLP in coaching. International Coaching Psychology Review, 14 (1). pp. 57-69. ISSN 2396-8753
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2018) Mindfulness in coaching: choosing our attitude. The Coaching Psychologist, 14 (1). pp. 48-49. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Tee, D., Passmore, J. and Brown, H. (2018) Distinctions in practice within coaching in Wales. The Coaching Psychologist, 14 (1). pp. 26-33. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2018) Mindfulness in coaching: being the observer. The Coaching Psychologist, 14 (2). pp. 105-107. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Waringa, A., (2018) Coaching in the Netherlands. Report. Henley Business School, Henley-on-Thames. ISBN 9781912473120
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Ábri von Bartheld, J., (2018) Coaching in Hungary. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473106
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H., Tsirogianni, T. and Gambade, G., (2018) Coaching in Greece. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473090
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Reference: Tee, D., Passmore, J. and Brown, H. (2018) Distinctions in practice within coaching in Scotland. The Coaching Psychologist, 14 (2). pp. 80-88. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Stopforth, M. and Lai, Y. (2018) Defining coaching psychology: debating coaching and coaching psychology definitions. The Coaching Psychologist, 14 (2). pp. 120-122. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Honsová, P., Passmore, J. and Brown, H. (2018) What are Czech coaches really doing? A comparison of Czech and European-wide coaching trends. Central European Business Review, 7 (3). pp. 42-60. ISSN 1805-4862
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Timonkina, K., (2018) Coaching in Ukraine. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473175
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Stubbs, Z. M., (2018) Coaching in Slovakia. Report. Henley Business School, Henley-on-Thames. ISBN 9781912473137
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H., Jarošová, E., Honsová, P. and Langrová, V., (2018) Coaching in Czech Republic. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames.
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H., Greif, S. and Rauen, C., (2018) Coaching in Germany. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473083
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H., Giuffredi, G. and Lombardo, D., (2018) Coaching in Italy. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473113
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Georgieva, J., (2018) Coaching in Bulgaria. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473045
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H., Dromantaitė, A., Ošleja, K., Toomas Tamsar, T. and Oblikas, K., (2018) Coaching in the Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473199
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Reference: Turner, E. and Passmore, J. (2018) Ethical dilemmas and tricky decisions: a global perspective of coaching supervisors’ practices in coach ethical decision-making. International Journal of Evidenced Based Coaching and Mentoring, 16 (1). pp. 126-142. ISSN 1741-8305 doi: 10.24384/000473
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Turner, E. (2018) Mastering ethics. In: Passmore, J. , Underhill, B. O. and Goldsmith, M. (eds.) Mastering Executive Coaching. Routledge, Hove. ISBN 9780815372912
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Goldvarg, D. (2018) Coaching supervision. In: Passmore, J. , Underhill, B. O. and Goldsmith, M. (eds.) Mastering Executive Coaching. Routledge, Hove. ISBN 9780815372912
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Cotterill, S. (2018) Coaching research. In: Sabatine, J. M., Brownell, P. and English, S. (eds.) Professional Coaching: Principles and Practice. Springer, New York. ISBN 9780826180087
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Csigas, Z., (2018) The state of play in European coaching & mentoring. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473007
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Gustafsson, L., (2018) The state of play in coaching in Sweden. Report. Henley Business School, Henley-on-Thames. ISBN 9781912473151
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Jan Hofmans, W., (2018) The state of play in coaching in Switzerland. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473168
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Tee, D., (2018) The state of play in Welsh coaching. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473038
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H., Wall, T. and Stokes, P., (2018) The state of play in coaching in the United Kingdom. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473021
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H., Peebles, D. and Grajfoner, D., (2018) The state of play in Scottish coaching. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473014
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Byrne, B., (2018) The state of play in Irish coaching. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473052
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Brown, H. and Zawadzka, A., (2018) Coaching in Poland. Report. Henley Business School, Henley on Thames. ISBN 9781912473137
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2017) Mindfulness in coaching: identifying environmental distractions. The Coaching Psychologist, 13 (1). pp. 31-33. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2017) Mindfulness in coaching: a model for coaching practice. The Coaching Psychologist, 13 (1). pp. 27-30. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. (2017) Mindfulness in coaching: STOP. The Coaching Psychologist, 13 (2). pp. 86-87. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Anstiss, T. and Passmore, J. (2017) Wellbeing coaching. In: Cooper, C. L. and Leiter, M. P. (eds.) The Routledge Companion to Wellbeing at Work. Routledge. ISBN 9781138955943
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Oades, L. G. (2016) Positive psychology techniques: gratitude. The Coaching Psychologist, 12 (1). pp. 34-35. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Oades, L. O. (2016) Positive psychology techniques: three good things. The Coaching Psychologist, 12 (2). pp. 33-34. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Correia, M. C., Dos Santos, R. N. and Passmore, J. (2016) Understanding the coach-coachee-client relationship: a conceptual framework for executive coaching. International Coaching Psychology Review, 11 (1). pp. 6-23. ISSN 2396-8753
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Theeboom, T. (2016) Coaching psychology research: a journey of development in research. In: van Zyl, L. E., Stander, M. W. and Odendaal, A. (eds.) Coaching Psychology: Meta-theoretical perspectives and applications in multicultural contexts. Springer, pp. 27-46. ISBN 9783319310107 doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-31012-1_2
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Oades, L. G. (2015) Positive psychology techniques: random acts of kindness and consistent acts of kindness and empathy. The Coaching Psychologist, 11 (2). pp. 90-92. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Oades, L. G. (2015) Positive psychology techniques: positive case conceptualisation. The Coaching Psychologist, 11 (1). pp. 43-45. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Krauesslar, V., Avery, R. E. and Passmore, J. (2015) Taking ownership of safety. What are the active ingredients of safety coaching and how do they impact safety outcomes in critical offshore working environments? International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, 21 (1). pp. 39-46. ISSN 1080-3548 doi: 10.1080/10803548.2015.1017941
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Krauesslar, V. and Avery, R. (2015) Safety coaching: a literature review of coaching in high hazard industries. Industrial and Commercial Training, 47 (4). pp. 195-200. ISSN 0019-7858 doi: 10.1108/ICT-12-2014-0080
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Oades, L. G. (2014) Positive psychology techniques: active constructive responding. The Coaching Psychologist, 10 (2). pp. 71-73. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Oades, L. G. (2014) Positive psychology coaching: a model for coaching practice. The Coaching Psychologist, 10 (2). pp. 68-70. ISSN 1748-1104
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Reference: Passmore, J. , May, T., Badger, L., Dodd, L. and Lyness, E., (2014) Coaching for success: the key ingredients for coaching delivery and coach recruitment. Report. Institute for Leadership and Management, London.
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Reference: Jenkins, L., Passmore, J. , Palmer, S. and Short, E. (2012) The nature and focus of coaching in the UK today a UK survey report. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 5 (2). pp. 132-150. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2012.711338
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Fillery-Travis, A. (2011) A critical review of executive coaching research: a decade of progress and what is to come. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research & Practice, 4 (2). pp. 70-88. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2011.596484
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Reference: Passmore, J. , Holloway, M. and Rawle-Cope, M. (2010) Using MBTI type to explore differences and the implications for practice for therapists and coaches: are executive coaches really like counsellors? Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 23 (1). pp. 1-16. ISSN 1469-3674 doi: 10.1080/09515071003679354
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Reference: Passmore, J. and Brown, A. (2009) Coaching non-adult students for enhanced examination performance: a longitudinal study. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 2 (1). pp. 54-64. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521880902783124
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Past Events

5 July 2021 ❘ Online

2018 – British Psychological Society Division of Occupational Psychology – Academic Contribution to Practice Award

2017 - British Psychological Society – Distinguished Contribution to Coaching Psychology

2015 – Association of Business Psychologists – Chairs Award for Excellence

2012 - British Psychological Society – Research Award

2010 – Association for Coaching – Global Impact Award

Passmore, J. (2026) Technology in coaching. Digital & AI Coaching conference, (Online) 5th February 2026.

Passmore, J. (2025), AI in coaching. NOBCO Conference, Netherlands, 20th November 2025

Passmore, J. (2025) AI and Coaching. AI, HI and the Future of work, Leadership Futures: Rewriting the Rules for Industry 5.0: A new human algorithm of people, purpose, and technology. Henley on Thames, UK. 3 July 2025.

Passmore, J. (2025) Research: Outdoor Coaching – A review, Outdoor Coaching Live, Greenlands, 19 June 2025.

Passmore, J. (2024) A brief history of coaching research. University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 14 November 2024.

Passmore, J. (2024). AI and the ethical risks for leaders and organisations. ZHAW, Zurich, Switzerland, 12th September 2024.

Passmore, J. (2024) The science of digital coaching ICF Pune Chapter, (Online), 29th August 2024.

Passmore, J. (2024) Coaching Outdoors: Research & Practice, Henley Business School, UK, 12th July 2024.

Passmore, J. (2024) Getting better all the time: Exploring AI & Human performance, outcomes and ethics. Association of Business Psychologists Annual Conference, London, 20th June 2024.

Passmore, J. (2024) The psychology of outdoor coaching. British Psychological Society, Division of Coaching Psychology Annual Conference, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London. 14th June 2024

Passmore, J. (2024) Have you done your homework: Delivering IA through AI. New York University Global Summit, New York, 6th June 2024.

Passmore, J. (2023) The science of coaching: A critical review of the evidence for coaching. University of Porto, Portugal, 30th November 2023.

Passmore, J. (2023) AI in Coaching: The Revolution starts NOW! ICF Portugal (Online), 15th November 2023.

Passmore, J. (2023). Global Leadership Challenges, South Africa (Online), 26th October 2023

Passmore, J. & Tee, D. (2023). The rise of AI in learning and development: Issues, dilemmas and potential, UExcelerate (Online), 15th September 2023

Passmore, J., Lai, Y-L. & Boyatzis, R. (2023) Coaching Psychology, Boston, US, Academy of Management Conference, 5thAugust 2023.

Passmore, J. (2023). Flipping digital: How digital is transforming coaching, BPS Division of Coaching Psychology, 8th June, London, UK.

Passmore, J. (2023). Wellbeing Coaching. Kosminski University, Poland (Online), 22th March 2023.

Passmore, J. (2023). Impact of Coaching: Science & Practice. Indian ICF Coaching Conclave, Delhi, India, 17th March 2023.

Passmore J. (2023) The Future of Learning & Development. Israel HR Conference, Tel Aviv, 18th January 2023

Passmore, J. (2022) Coaching as a tool for tacit knowledge transfer, Tacit Knowledge Conference, (Online), 17th December 2022.

Passmore, J. (2022). Digital coaching for HR Change, CHRO Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16th November 2022

Passmore, J. (2022) The Future of coaching: Challenges for You, Me and We. IMD Conference, Lausanne, (Online) 12 December 2022.

Passmore, J. (2022) Digital coaching Science: Zukunft Personal Europe, Cologne, Germany, 12 September 2022.

Passmore, J (2022) Wham, Bam, Thank you Man: RCT or ROI, EMCC Global Research conference (Online) 8 September 2022.

Passmore, J. (2022). Third Wave Approaches in Coaching Sheffield Hallam University, 9 June 2022

Passmore, J. & Evans-Krimmer, R (2022) EMCC Global Coaching Conference, The evolution of coaching: A history of 10,000 years. 9 June 2022

Passmore, J. (2022) The emerging future of technology in coaching and personal development, Graphic Era Hill University, India, 20 May 2022

Passmore, J. (2022). 12th International Coaching Psychology Congress. Integration of Coaching. 15th May 2022

Passmore, J. (2022). The power of digital coaching. Bogazici University, Turkey, 17 February 2022