HR Research Institute Forms Advisory Board to Guide Leadership Development Through Coaching and Mentoring
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HRRI's advisory board provides organizations with a competitive edge by balancing AI tools with human coaching to develop stronger leadership pipelines and accelerate professional growth.
The HR Research Institute advisory board will guide evidence-based methodologies for implementing coaching cultures, scaling mentor programs, and defining responsible AI use in leadership development.
This initiative fosters organizational resilience and leader readiness by enhancing human connections in coaching, creating sustainable pathways for nurturing talent and professional growth.
Twelve industry experts including CEOs and behavioral scientists will shape the future of leadership coaching through a free virtual event on March 4, 2026.
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The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has formed its Future of Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership 2026 Advisory Board, bringing together a distinguished group of practitioners committed to advancing leadership excellence. This expert panel will guide organizations on modern coaching and mentoring approaches that balance AI-driven tools with essential human connection while shaping policies for responsible AI use in leadership development.
The advisory board will direct HRRI's extensive research project and virtual event, exploring how organizations can harness coaching and mentoring to build robust leadership pipelines and accelerate professional growth. Their combined knowledge will reveal effective methodologies for implementing and scaling coaching cultures that foster leader readiness and organizational resilience. The initiative will provide evidence-based recommendations and actionable insights for HR professionals aiming to enhance leadership development programs, optimize mentor-mentee relationships, and create sustainable pathways for nurturing high-potential talent.
The newly established advisory board features industry professionals including Lizzie Bentley Bowers, author and coach at The Causeway Coaching; Anne Bloom, CEO and founder of Your Aspire Coach; Mitwuana Bruce, senior human resources officer at The Hunger Project; and Morgan Kemick, HR consultant and leadership coach at Morgan Kemick Consulting. Other members include Mark Monaghan, vice president of organizational development and coaching at iQor; Helen Patterson, HR leader and fractional vice president of people and culture; Tracey Power, chief people officer and performance coach at Highspring; Michelle Prince, executive career coach and global leadership consultant at MPrince Consulting LLC; Rey Ramirez, co-founder of Thrive HR Consulting; Iyad Uakoub, chief coach and behavioral scientist at Sparathon; Anja van Beek, agile talent strategist and executive coach at Anja van Beek Consulting & Coaching; and Jason Walker, founder and chief people officer at Thrive HR Consulting.
"In a time of unprecedented change, leadership development is essential," said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "Our new Advisory Board will guide HR in building stronger leaders through effective coaching and mentoring, with the right balance of artificial and human intelligence." The HR Research Institute releases annual "State of the Industry" reports in various HR topic areas, including the recent HR.com's Future Demands in Coaching and Mentoring Research 2025. These and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded through the institute's research portal. The HRRI has published hundreds of high-quality reports across a wide array of HR topics, with free membership offering access to over 300 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics developed with the assistance of thought leaders and industry experts on advisory boards. Visit hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to access these resources.
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