Professional Development for Coaching Practitioners

The main aim of Part I is to present the importance of personal and professional develop- ment of coaching psychology practitioners using a psychological approach. The most salient feature of this part is highlighting the underlying psychological pathway to per- sonal growth and professional competence. The part has presented selected psychological issues to develop and enhance personal development to achieve professional maturity.
Chapter 1 begins with an introduction of interdisciplinary approach, needs for per- sonal development, and the application of an inclusive interdisciplinary approach to the personal and professional development of coaching psychologists’ practitioners.
Chapter 2 contextualises personal and professional development of practitioners using psychological and educational approaches. The chapter has offered valuable in- sights into the theoretical ground of interdisciplinary approach in professional devel- opment. The chapter has discussed relevant underlying changes through professional learning, transformational learning, self-determination theory, and action theory, with a focus on the application of an interdisciplinary approach to support high standards and quality of professional developmental support to coaching practitioners.