As its new president, John Leary-Joyce will be helping the European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) UK clarify its unique contribution.
“Each of the four bodies has a different character and offering, so in this rich and flourishing profession I want EMCC UK to be clear about the unique contribution it makes to the market of coaching and mentoring,” he said.
Leary-Joyce, who steps into current president Mike Hurley’s shoes in September, will also be working closely with his European presidential counterparts to build a stronger more integrated European network of practitioners especially for coaches/mentors in organisations.
A well-known figure on the European coaching scene, as CEO for the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC), he already has close connections to all four UK coaching professional bodies. Thus, an “important dimension of John’s presidency will be to engage vigorously at the Round Table discussions to promote both differentiation from and collaboration between the bodies,” said a spokesperson.
“I’m honoured to be appointed EMCC UK president”, said Leary-Joyce. “The community volunteer groups over the past 10 years at EMCC UK have worked tirelessly to build the high level of market credibility and internal operational systems we see today. Taking over the stewardship from Mike Hurley, who has done a fantastic job of steering such an effective and important UK institution, is a real privilege.”
The AoEC contributed to the initial EMCC research on competencies and standards, which have now become an international benchmark for quality.
Di Newell, EMCC UK’s managing director, recognised the outgoing president’s contribution in refocusing the purpose and helping the executive board engage with a wider range of communities and organisations. She welcomed working with Leary-Joyce: “John’s experience, his understanding of and connections in the coaching and mentoring communities we serve will help us continue to build on the great momentum EMCC UK has already created.”
For a profile of John Leary-Joyce go to:
www.coaching-at-work.com/2008/09/08/smart-mover/
Coaching at Work, Volume 5, Issue 5