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Professor Rebecca Jones

Professor in Coaching

Director of Henley Centre for Coaching
Head of Coaching Teaching Group

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Specialisms

  • Coaching, 
  • Quantitative Research Methodology, 
  • Evidence-Based Practice, 
  • Learning and Development, 
  • Occupational Psychology

Location

Room GB22, Greenlands campus

Professor Rebecca J. Jones PhD CPsychol, is a Professor in Coaching at Henley Business School.

She is the Director of the Henley Centre for Coaching, a world-leading coaching researcher and a Chartered Psychologist. Her passion lies in working with others to achieve their goals, realise their full potential and live life better. Using a coaching approach underpinned by supportive challenge and raising self-awareness, Rebecca's coaching style is underpinned by an evidence-based foundation from occupational psychology and behavioural change sciences.

Rebecca's research interests centre on examining the factors that influence coaching effectiveness and she is committed to translating research into practice. This commitment informs her coaching practice, speaking engagements and teaching, along with inspiring her writing and forming the basis of the Coaching@Henley podcast which she co-hosts. Rebecca has published her research in journals such as the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, Academy of Management Learning and Education, the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology and Managerial Psychology.

Reference: Rowson, T. S. and Jones, R. J. (2025) Understanding the subjective experience of menopause at work: a systematic review and conceptual model. Journal of Constructivist Psychology. ISSN 1521-0650 doi: 10.1080/10720537.2025.2465611
Henley faculty authors:
Dr Tatiana Rowson - Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. J. (2024) Adopting a coaching approach to doctorate supervision. In: Lim, M. S. M., Patel, N. S. and Shahdadpuri, R. (eds.) Coaching students in higher education: A solution-focused approach to retention, performance and wellbeing. Routledge, pp. 117-130. ISBN 9781032364704
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Filleti, P. and Jones, R. (2025) Can group coaching support the career advancement of women? International Journal of Evidenced Based Coaching and Mentoring, 23 (1). pp. 236-251. ISSN 1741-8305 doi: 10.24384/vw8w-cn63
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. J. and Woods, S. A. (2024) One-to-one coaching and coachee personality trait change. Journal of Managerial Psychology. ISSN 0268-3946 doi: 10.1108/JMP-01-2023-0044
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Andrews, H. and Jones, R. J. (2024) Can one-to-one coaching improve selection success and who benefits most? The role of internship candidate generalised self-efficacy. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 17 (2). pp. 147-162. ISSN 1752-1890 doi: 10.1080/17521882.2023.2300799
Henley faculty authors:
Dr Holly Andrews - Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. (2022) Team coaching research: the state of play. In: Greif, S., Möller, H., Scholl, W., Passmore, J. and Müller, F. (eds.) International Handbook of Evidence-Based Coaching. Springer, pp. 915-924. ISBN 9783030819378 doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-81938-5_75
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. J. , Zhou, Y. and Andrews, H. (2023) An investigation of the effects of leader-member exchange on the transfer of coaching skills training for leaders. International Journal of Evidenced Based Coaching and Mentoring, 21 (2). pp. 134-145. ISSN 1741-8305 doi: 10.24384/vfxw-gr68
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones - Dr Holly Andrews
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
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones - Professor Jonathan Passmore
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
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Jonathan Passmore - Professor Rebecca Jones
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
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones - Professor Jonathan Passmore
Reference: Bozer, G. and Jones, R. J. (2021) Introduction to the special issue on advances in the psychology of workplace coaching. Applied Psychology, 70 (2). pp. 411-419. ISSN 1464-0597 doi: 10.1111/apps.12305
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. and Underhill, B. O. (2019) Mastering evaluation. In: Passmore, J. , Underhill, B. O. and Goldsmith, M. (eds.) Mastering Executive Coaching. Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon, pp. 41-58. ISBN 9780815372929
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. J. , Woods, S. A. and Zhou, Y. (2019) The effects of coachee personality and goal orientation on performance improvement following coaching: a controlled field experiment. Applied Psychology. ISSN 1464-0597 doi: 10.1111/apps.12218
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Andrews, H. and Jones, R. J. (2019) Understanding the rise of faculty-student coaching: an academic capitalism perspective. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 18 (4). pp. 606-625. ISSN 1944-9585 doi: 10.5465/amle.2017.0200
Henley faculty authors:
Dr Holly Andrews - Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. , Napiersky, U. and Lyubovnikova, J. (2019) Conceptualizing the distinctiveness of team coaching. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 34 (2). pp. 62-78. ISSN 0268-3946 doi: 10.1108/JMP-07-2018-0326
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. J. , Woods, S. A. and Zhou, Y. (2018) Boundary conditions of workplace coaching outcomes. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 33 (7/8). pp. 475-496. ISSN 0268-3946 doi: 10.1108/JMP-11-2017-0390
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Bozer, G. and Jones, R. J. (2018) Understanding the factors that determine workplace coaching effectiveness: a systematic literature review. European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology, 27 (3). pp. 342-361. ISSN 1464-0643 doi: 10.1080/1359432X.2018.1446946
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. J. , Woods, S. A. and Hutchinson, E. (2014) The influence of the Five Factor Model of personality on the perceived effectiveness of executive coaching. International Journal of Evidenced Based Coaching and Mentoring, 12 (2). pp. 109-118. ISSN 1741-8305
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones
Reference: Jones, R. J. , Woods, S. A. and Guillaume, Y. R. F. (2015) The effectiveness of workplace coaching: a meta-analysis of learning and performance outcomes from coaching. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 89 (2). pp. 249-277. ISSN 2044-8325 doi: 10.1111/joop.12119
Henley faculty authors:
Professor Rebecca Jones

MSc CBC Stage 3: Dissertation

You will undertake a Masters level research project investigating a coaching and behavioural change topic of your choice. This provides the opportunity for a critical examination of the topic and...

Module code: MQM3DCBC

Jones, R. J. (2024). Workplace Coaching: the Critical Competency for All? Keynote at Competency-Based Education Network annual conference, Singapore.

Jones, R. J. (2024). Team and Group Coaching: Multiplying the Power of Coaching. Keynote for International Coaching Federation Singapore Chapter, Singapore.

Jones, R. J. and Andrews, H. (2024). Inclusion and the Dark Triad. Keynote for European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology Small Group Meeting, Salzburg, Austria.

Andrews, H. and Jones, R. J. (2024). Can One-to-One Coaching Improve Selection Success and Who Benefits Most? Keynote for European Mentoring and Coaching Council Higher Education Special Interest Group.

Jones, R. J. and Pereira-Law, P. (2024). Enablers of Inclusive Leadership. Keynote for Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, London.

Jones, R. J. and Hanell, V. (2024). Developing a Coaching Approach for Purposeful Conversations. Keynote for European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology Worklab, Lisbon, Portugal.

Jones, R. J. (2023). Translating Research Into Practice: Navigating the Science as an Evidence-Based Coach. Keynote at British Psychological Society, Division of Coaching Psychology annual conference, London, UK.

Jones, R. J., Napiersky, U., and Lyubovnikova, J. (2019). Conceptualizing the Distinctiveness of Team Coaching. Paper presented at European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology Conference, Turin, Italy.

Jones, R. J. (2018). An Audience with Dr Rebecca Jones. Keynote speaker for European Mentoring and Coaching Council internal coaches continuing professional development event, London, UK.

Jones, R. J. (2017). Trust in the Coaching Relationship. Paper presented at the European Mentoring and Coaching Council regional roadshow, Bristol, UK.

Jones, R. J. and Andrews, H. (2017). Understanding the Dangers of Faculty-Student Coaching. Paper presented at the Special Group in Coaching Psychology Conference, Birmingham, UK.

Jones, R. J. and Bozer, G. (2016). Does Workplace Coaching Research Need Greater Scientific Rigour? Paper presented at the British Academy of Management Conference, Newcastle, UK.

Jones, R. J. and Andrews, H. (2016). An Evaluative Case Study of a Career Coaching Approach to Improving Student Placement Success in a UK Business School. Paper presented at the International Open Biometric Technology Conference Teaching Society for Management Educators Annual Conference, Winchester, UK.

Jones, R. J. and Woods, S. A. (2015). Does Coaching Influence Personality Change? Paper presented at the European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology Conference, Oslo, Norway.

Jones, R. J., and Woods, S. A. (2015). Measuring the Immeasurable: the Perceived Coaching Effectiveness Scale. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society, Division of Occupational Psychology Annual Conference, Glasgow, UK.

Jones, R. J. (2014). What’s the Difference? The Impact of Personality Differences on Managing Change. Practitioner workshop for Hereford and Worcester Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Worcester, UK.

Jones, R. J. (2014). Workplace Heroes: Supporting Staff with Workplace Coaching. Paper presented at The Hive Business Seminars, Worcester, UK.

Jones, R. J., Woods, S. A., and Guillaume, Y. R. F. (2014). A Meta-Analysis of the Effectiveness of Executive Coaching at Improving Work-Based Performance and Moderators of Coaching Effectiveness. Paper presented at British Psychological Society, Division of Occupational Psychology Annual Conference, Brighton, UK.

Jones, R. J., Woods, S. A., and Guillaume, Y. R. F. (2013). A Framework of Executive Coaching Outcomes and a Meta-Analysis of Executive Coaching Effectiveness. Paper presented at 4th European Coaching Psychology Conference, Edinburgh, UK.

Jones R. J. (2013). Invited Speaker - Hothouse Debate: is the Evidence in Coaching Psychology Really that Rubbish? 4th European Coaching Psychology Conference, Edinburgh, UK.

Jones, R. J. (2012). A Critical Evaluation of the Outcome Research Dominating the Field of Executive Coaching. Paper presented at 3rd European Coaching Psychology Conference, Birmingham, UK.

Jones, R. J. (2012). Bringing Together Science and Practice: Executive Coaching Effectiveness and Personality. Paper presented at British Psychological Society, Division of Occupational Psychology Annual Conference, Chester, UK.

Jones, R. J. (2012). The Influence of the Five Factor Model of Personality, Self-Verification Theory and Referral. Poster presented at British Psychological Society, Division of Occupational Psychology Annual Conference, Chester, UK.