Evidence-Based Coaching: A Framework for Self-Directed Growth

Evidence-Based Coaching: A Framework for Self-Directed Growth

November 17, 2025 

11:30am - 1:00pm ET

CCEUs - CC 1.0, RD 0.5

This workshop introduces two actionable methods that will help your clients step into their roles as confident, impactful leaders and professionals. These tools equip coaches to confidently guide clients in clarifying their growth journey, strengthening their skills, and taking purposeful action. One tool builds awareness and motivation for change; the other helps clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how they are perceived by others. Together, they foster true ownership of development—resulting in greater confidence, sharper decision-making, and an enhanced capacity to positively influence others. Key Takeaways include:

• Acquire two tools that will give you a framework for your client’s skill building and data to help you and your client better understand their developmental performance needs.
• Understand how to help the client gather data so that they can use the GAPS analysis tool.
• Understand the developmental pathway from help a client move from awareness to practicing new behaviors and skills.

Bio: 

Abby Yanow has been an Executive Coach for 12 years and an Organizational Development consultant for 20 years. She has coached physician leaders and nurse managers, managers and executive directors in non-profit organizations and education, working with them on interpersonal skills, increasing their influence and leading change. Abby also helps leadership teams increase their confidence in their ability to engage in difficult conversations. Abby is the President of the Boston Facilitators Roundtable, which is a professional association of 300+ OD consultants and coaches, and the co-founder of the Coaches Affinity Group for the Association of Non-Profit Management.