Dr Kerryn Griffiths is best known in the coaching industry as the founding leader and global coordinator of Contra Coaching, a community of professional coach that supports the professional and personal development of coaches around the world. Kerryn Griffiths has been coaching for over five years and completed a PhD in the field through the Centre for Learning Innovation at the Queensland University of Technology. Her thesis explains the learning processes involved in coaching and is soon to be available online. Dr Griffiths also holds a BEd, BA, a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training and a Graduate Diploma in Research Commercialisation. Originally a teacher, Kerryn acted in staff development, advisory and liaison roles in infants, primary and secondary schools in both the UK and Australia and also wrote and delivered educational programs for private companies. Kerryn Griffiths first trained as a coach with Results Coaching Systems in 2002 and is a current member of the International Coach Federation (ICF).

Publications:

Griffiths, K. (2005). Personal coaching: A model for effective learning. Journal of Learning Design, 1(2), 55-65.

Griffiths, K. & Campbell, M. Regulating the regulators: Paving the way for international, evidence-based coaching standards. International Journal for Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, 6(1), 19-31.

Guest Speaking:

The Unexplained Explained: Learning in Life Coaching

A partial recording of a presentation given by Kerryn Griffiths to the Brisbane ICF chapter in March, 2008. Kerryn Griffiths presents the findings of her PhD study and explains the process of learning in life coaching.

The Comic Life Coach