What does it mean to coach in a "complexity friendly" way? The world of leadership has become increasingly complex and ambiguous, which presents the question ‘have coaching models and approaches evolved to meet this change?’

In this session we will explore principles of complexity and how they can be applied to coaching.  We must meet leaders where they are today and help them prepare for the future. We will explore how coaches can grow and respond effectively to the complex, emergent process of a coaching conversation and coaching relationship through interactive dialogue. Participants will leave with increased knowledge about complexity, how complexity shows up in coaching and learn simple practices they can immediately apply in their work. 

Presenter: Bill Pullen, MCC, MSOD

Bill Pullen has over 20 years of experience supporting leaders and organizations around the world. Bill is known for his straightforward, insightful approach to assist leaders and organizations when navigating complexity. By identifying habitual patterns of thinking and behaviors that promote or detract from their effectiveness, he helps clients expand their impact through new ways of being, thinking and acting. His work includes coaching, teaching, organization development and diversity, equity, and inclusion consulting.

Client organizations have included Fortune 100 companies, government agencies, foundations, non-profit organizations, and trade associations. Bill has a Masters in Organizational Development from Johns Hopkins University. He served as Director for the Institute for Transformational Leadership and Program Director of the Leadership Coaching Program at Georgetown University.