MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

"The Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching (GSAEC) is a global leader in advancing excellence in graduate-level coaching education. By setting rigorous academic standards, GSAEC ensures institutions deliver high-quality programs that enhance the credibility and impact of coaching as a professional discipline.

GSAEC fosters a collaborative community where coach educators and administrators share research, best practices, and innovative solutions, driving continuous professional development. Its initiatives empower members to stay at the forefront of coaching theory and practice while shaping the future of the field with integrity and academic rigor.

Personally, GSAEC has been pivotal in my growth as a coach educator. The Director’s Forum and committee work have connected me with a network of peers, providing invaluable insights and solutions that have enriched my approach to program administration and education quality. Through its standards, advocacy, and shared learning opportunities, GSAEC has supported my journey as a lifelong learner and leader in coaching education."

Okokon O. Udo, PhD, PCC, CPCC, CMC
Program Director | Evidence Based Coaching
Fielding Graduate University

"As a practitioner-scholar, there are few other organizations in which I can engage in meaningful conversations about evidence-based coach education. Since joining GSAEC in 2017,  I’ve had the opportunity to interact with scholar-practitioners who hold a wider view of coaching and coach education than mainstream coaching communities. I have grown professionally and personally from my involvement with GSAEC and continue to enjoy our lively and engaging discussions."

 

Penny Potter, Ph.D.

Director of Coach Education & Faculty

George Mason University

"GSAEC is an engaged community of coach educators and coaching scholars committed to developing and promoting the highest standards in coach education.  As a graduate university that provides coach education and not just coach training, we had been looking for our place of “fit” within the coaching industry.  When we found GSAEC, we found our tribe! For me personally, GSAEC has been a wonderful place to share coaching research insights, hone my approach as a coach educator, and build meaningful connections with like-minded coaching scholars and practitioners."

Melvin L. Smith, Ph.D., BCC

Professor Emeritus of Organizational Behavior

Weatherhead School of Management

Case Western Reserve University