The Institute of Coaching at McLean, Harvard Medical School Affiliate, is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the integrity and credibility of the field of coaching by awarding $100,000 in research grants each year thanks to the thought leadership and generous donation from Institute founder and benefactor Ruth Ann Harnisch of The Harnisch Foundation. By advancing coaching research, education, and practice, the Institute supports professional coaches and others who use coaching skills in their personal and professional lives. We are building a global coaching research community by bringing together leaders in the field to accelerate research progress and disseminate coaching's best practices. Coaching is a change process that mobilizes strengths and realizes the potential of individuals and organizations. The practice of coaching embodies a unique skill set designed to optimize the performance of a person or organization in diverse arenas including leadership, healthcare, and public service.