Interested in coaching? Below is a sampling of coaching resources within and outside of Duke.
Learning and Organizational Development is available on a fee-for-service basis to administer 360 evaluations and other coaching-related assessments.
Joanna Downer, PhD offers coaching at no charge to research-intensive SOM faculty. Capacity is limited, so contact her directly to assess whether she might be a good fit. Dr. Downer is a Certified Personal Coach and the Associate Dean for Research Development in the Duke University School of Medicine.
Faculty Coaching through the Office for Faculty Advancement is at times available in individual or group formats. Contact Maria Wisdom to determine eligibility.
If you know of an executive coach external to Duke, you may contact your Chair to formally request approval to use institutional funds for external coaching. Please note that financial approvals may be required. One resource to learn about coaching and find a coach is the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
A sample list of external coaches may be provided upon request. Please contact facdev@dm.duke.edu to learn more.