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Dr Jonathan Passmore

Jonathan Passmore

Position: Programme Director, Coaching/Coaching Psychology

Location: AE.1.31, Stratford

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8223 4525

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School of Psychology
The University of East London
Stratford Campus
Water Lane
London
E15 4LZ

Brief biography:

Jonathan has worked in the public and private sectors in a number of business roles. He completed his first undergraduate degree in 1986 and was awarded a first-class degree. He spent a decade in local government, becoming one of the youngest local authority directors at 27. After this, he moved into the voluntary sector, where he ran a number of charities as chief executive in housing, mental health and advocacy and obtained an MBA.

More recently, Jonathan has worked in the commercial sector as a management consultant, having obtained a first-class degree in Psychology, an MSc in Occupational Psychology and a doctorate. During his time in business consulting, he worked on large-scale change with Pricewaterhouse Coopers Consulting and IBM Business Consulting. Jonathan then moved to OPM in their leadership development team, where his areas of expertise included assessment and development, executive coaching, competency framework design, leadership development and team reviews.

Jonathan has also held a number of non-executive positions, as a charity trustee and company chairman for a sports and leisure company. He has worked as an advisor to the NHS Appointments Commission on the appointment of non-executive directors and has worked with the NCVO, providing advice for its members.

Jonathan is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist. He is also an accredited coach with the Association for Coaching, a trained coaching supervisor and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He is registered to supervise BPS practitioners-in-training. More generally, Jonathan is trained in a range of psychometric instruments including MBTI (Type questionnaire), OPQ32, MQ, Wave (Trait Personality questionnaires), EQi & MSCEIT (Emotional Intelligence), HDS (Hogan Dark Side), HPS and MTQ48 (Mental Toughness Questionnaire).

He has published widely in the areas of coaching, organisational change, organisational policy and competencies, with over fifty articles. He has written twelve books: his most recent titles are in coaching, organisational change and the use of the web for social networking.

Outside of work, Jonathan keeps bees and enjoys walking and swimming. He also enjoys travelling to remote places across the globe.

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Activities/responsible for:

  • Programme leader, Postgraduate Coaching/Coaching Psychology programmes
  • Module leader, MSc Occupational Psychology

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Areas of interest/Summary of Expertise:

  • Coaching
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Leadership
  • Organisational change
  • Use of information technology and communications at work

Research / Publications:

Research Open Access Repository (ROAR@UEL)

A selected list of publications by Dr Jonathan Passmore is available from the institutional repository of the University of East London.

Passmore, Jonathan

Current research:

Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
  1. Passmore, J., Holloway, M., & Rawle-Cope, M. (in press). MBTI types and executive coaching: in search of a relationship. Counselling Psychology Quarterly.
  2. Grant, A.M., Passmore, J., Cavanagh, M., & Parker, H. (2010). The state of play in coaching. International Review of Industrial & Organizational Psychology, 25, 125–168.
  3. Passmore, J. (2010). A grounded theory study of the coachee experience: the implications for training and practice in coaching psychology. International Coaching Psychology Review, 5(1), 50–64.
  4. Passmore, J. (2010). The role of a coaching psychologist in the mind games of association football. Annual Review of High Performance Coaching and Consulting 2010, 61–64.
  5. Passmore, J. (2009). Coaching ethics: making ethical decisions: experts and novices. The Coaching Psychologist.
  6. Passmore, J. (2009). Seeing beyond the obvious: executive coaching and I-O psychologists. A commentary. Industrial and Organizational Psychology: An Exchange of Perspectives on Science and Practice, 2(3), 272–276. doi:10.1111/j.1754-9434.2009.01147.x
  7. Passmore, J. (2009). The Impact of the inner game and Sir John Whitmore on coaching: a commentary. Annual review of High Performance Coaching and Consulting, 41–43.
  8. Passmore, J., & Brown, A. (2009). Coaching non-adult students for enhanced examination performance: a longitudinal study. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Practice and Research, 2(1), 54.
  9. Passmore, J., & McGoldrick, S. (2009). Super-vision, extra-vision or blind faith? A grounded theory study of the efficacy of coaching supervision. International Coaching Psychological Review, 4(2), 143–159.
  10. Lewis, S., Passmore, J., & Cantore, S. (2008). Appreciative inquiry: applying positive psychology in real world change. Industrial and Commercial Training, 40(4), 175–181. doi:10.1108/00197850810876217
  11. Passmore, J. (2007). Addressing deficit performance through coaching: using motivational interviewing for performance improvement in coaching. International Coaching Psychological Review, 2(3), 265–279.
  12. Passmore, J. (2007). Coaching and mentoring: the role of experience and sector knowledge. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, Summer, 10–16.
  13. Passmore, J. (2007). Integrative coaching: a model for executive coaching. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(1), 68–78. doi:10.1037/1065-9293.59.1.68
  14. Passmore, J. (2007). Leading in partnership: using a competency approach for public service leaders. International Journal of Leadership in Public Services, 3(4), 38–43.
  15. Passmore, J. (2007). Using psychometrics and psychological tools in coaching. Selection & Development Review, 23(5), 3–6.
  16. Passmore, J., & Gibbes, C. (2007). The state of executive coaching research: what does the current literature tell us and what’s next for coaching research? International Coaching Psychological Review, 2(2), 116–128.
  17. Passmore, J., & Marianetti, O. (2007). The role of mindfulness in coaching. The Coaching Psychologist, 3(3), 131–138.
  18. Passmore, J. (2006). Coaching psychology: applying an integrated approach in education. The Journal of Leadership in Public Services, 2(2), 27–33.
  19. Passmore, J., Rawle-Cope, M., Gibbes, C., & Holloway, M. (2006). MBTI types and executive coaching. The Coaching Psychologist, 2(3), 6–16.
  20. Passmore, J. (2005). The heart of coaching: a coaching model for managers. The Coaching Psychologist, 1(2), 6–9.
  21. Passmore, J., & Roberts, I. (2005). Developing competencies for local government leaders. Competency and Emotional Intelligence Quarterly, 12(4).
  22. Passmore, J. (2003). Goal-focused coaching. The Occupational Psychologist, August.
Non-peer-reviewed Journal Articles
  1. Passmore, J. (2010). Coaching — a psychologist’s perspective. ADINews, March, p. 18.
  2. Adlard, P., & Passmore, J. (2009). The leadership path. Insight, March, pp. 12–15.
  3. Law, H., & Passmore, J. (2009). Developing global coaches. Training Journal, March, pp. 66–69.
  4. Passmore, J., Anstiss, T., & Ward, G. (2009). This way out: motivational interviewing. Coaching at Work, 4(2), 38–41.
  5. Lewis, S., Passmore, J., & Cantore, S. (2008). Appreciative inquiry: a sustainable, life enhancing approach to organisational change. ReSources, June, pp. 21–23.
  6. Lewis, S., Passmore, J., & Cantore, S. (2008). Positive psychology and managing change? The Psychologist, 21(11), 932–934.
  7. Passmore, J. (2008). Coach know thyself. Training Journal, April, pp. 59–62.
  8. Passmore, J. (2008). Coaching assignments. People and Organisations at Work, Autumn, p. 1.
  9. Passmore, J. (2008). How to use psychometrics for development. People Management, 29 May, p. 39.
  10. Passmore, J. (2008). Piece of mind: psychometrics in coaching. Coaching at work, July/August, pp. 36–40.
  11. Passmore, J. (2008). Psychometrics in coaching. Coaching at work, May/June.
  12. Passmore, J. (2007). Integrative coaching. Coaching at Work, 2(4), 40–43.
  13. Passmore, J. (2006). Buying coaching. Public Service Executive, January, 44–45.
  14. Passmore, J., & Pena, A. (2005). How to manage trauma. People Management, 28 July.
  15. Passmore, J. (2004). Coaching for social results. Vision, September.
  16. Passmore, J. (2003). Professional standards research: appreciative inquiry. People Management, December.
Books
  1. Granville-Cleve, B., & Passmore, J. (2009). The Facebook manager: the psychology and practice of web-based social networking. Cirencester: MB2000.
  2. Alexander, G., & Passmore, J. (2008). Top coach: GROW coaching. London: Association for Coaching.
  3. Hawkins, P., & Passmore, J. (2008). Top coach: coaching supervision. London: Association for Coaching.
  4. Lewis, S., Passmore, J., & Cantore, S. (2008). Appreciative inquiry for change management: using AI to facilitate organizational development. London: Kogan Page.
  5. Lewis, S., Passmore, J., & Cantore, S. (2007). Organisation change using appreciative inquiry. London: Kogan Page.
Edited Books
  1. Passmore, J. (Ed.). (in press). Supervision in coaching. London: Kogan Page.
  2. Passmore, J. (Ed.). (2010). Excellence in coaching: the industry guide to best practice. London: Kogan Page.
  3. Passmore, J. (Ed.). (2010). Leadership in coaching: working with leaders to develop elite performance. London: Kogan Page.
  4. Passmore, J. (Ed.). (2009). Diversity in coaching: working with gender, culture, race and age. London: Kogan Page.
  5. Passmore, J. (Ed.). (2008). Psychometrics in coaching: using psychological and psychometrics tools for development. London: Kogan Page.
Book Chapters
  1. Anstiss, T., & Passmore, J. (in press). Motivational interviewing. In M. Neenan & S. Palmer (Eds.), Cognitive behavioural coaching. London: Routledge.
  2. Passmore, J. (in press). Using case studies for reflective practice. In J. Passmore (Ed.), Supervision in coaching. London: Kogan Page.
  3. Passmore, J. (in press). The benefits of continuous professional development. In J. Passmore (Ed.), Supervision in coaching. London: Kogan Page.
  4. Passmore, J., & Tong, C. (in press). Cognitive and emotional intelligence in coaching. In D. Brennan & L. Wildflower (Eds.), The theory and practice of evidence based coaching: a comprehensive handbook. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  5. Passmore, J., & Mortimer, L. (in press). Ethics: a balancing act. In L. Boyce & G. Hernez-Broome (Eds.), Advancing executive coaching: setting the course for successful leadership coaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  6. Passmore, J. (2010). Integrative coaching. In J. Passmore (Ed.), Excellence in coaching. London: Kogan Page.
  7. Passmore, J. (2010). Leadership coaching. In J. Passmore (Ed.), Leadership (pp. 5–16).
  8. Marianetti, O., & Passmore, J. (2009). Mindfulness at work: paying attention to enhance well-being and performance. In A. Lindley (Ed.), Oxford handbook of positive psychology and work. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  9. Passmore, J., & Law, H. (2009). Diversity and cross cultural coaching. In J. Passmore (Ed.), Diversity in coaching: working with gender, culture, race and age (pp. 4–16). London: Kogan Page.
  10. Passmore, J., & Anagnos, J. (2009). Mentoring and coaching. In S. Cartwright & C. Cooper (Eds.), The Oxford handbook of organisational well-being (pp. 497–522). London: Brunner-Routledge.
  11. Allsworth, E., & Passmore, J. (2008). Using psychometrics and psychological tools in coaching. In Psychometrics in coaching: using psychological and psychometrics tools for development (pp. 7–25). London: Kogan Page.
  12. Passmore, J. (2007). Behavioural coaching. In S. Palmer & A. Whybrow (Eds.), The handbook of coaching psychology (pp. 73–85). London: Brunner-Routledge.
  13. Passmore, J., & Whybrow, A. (2007). Motivational interviewing: a specific approach for coaching psychologists. In S. Palmer & A. Whybrow (Eds.), The handbook of coaching psychology (pp. 160–173). London: Brunner-Routledge.
Conference Papers
  1. Passmore, J. (2010). Coaching & Positive psychology in education conference. (30 July). University of East London. Workshop — Coaching enhancing examination performance of pupils at GCSE. London, UK.
  2. Passmore, J. (2010). Leadership coaching conference. (8 July). University of East London & Association for Coaching. Keynote paper — Leadership coaching. London, UK.
  3. Passmore, J. (2010). Berkshire Driving Group (7 July). Coaching and driving — The research. Reading, UK.
  4. Passmore, J. (2010). Coaching & driver development conference. (2 July) University of East London. Keynote paper — Coaching and driver development. London, UK.
  5. Townsend, C. & Passmore, J. (2010). 2nd Biennial institute of Work Psychology Conference on Work, Well-Being and Performance (30 June). Can we make driving safer?  A investigation into coaching as a learning method for professional drivers and its implications for driver safety. Sheffield, UK.
  6. Passmore, J. (2010). Psychometrics Forum Conference. (22 June). Invited paper: Psychometrics in coaching. London, UK.
  7. Passmore, J. (2010). Invited paper: The Coach, the client and the organisation - Understanding coaching’s impact. (7 May). University of Évora, Portugal.
  8. Passmore, J. (2010). International Coaching Federation Conference (5 May) — The development of a coaching profession: Impact, ethics & standards. Lisbon, Portugal.
  9. Passmore. J. (2010). Society for Industrial & Organisational Psychology — American Psychological Association Conference (8 April). The role of supervision in coaching. Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
  10. Ur-Rehman, H., & Passmore, J. (2010). Business Psychology Conference (22 March). Coaching in driver development: A mixed methods study. Westminster University, London, UK.
  11. Passmore, J. (2010). Going global - Association for Coaching 4th International Conference (11 March). Keynote. Excellence in Leadership. London, UK.
  12. Passmore, J. (2010). Conference Board (4 February 2010) Invited Paper: Leadership Coaching: Building coaching competences. New York, USA.
  13. Passmore, J. (2010). Educational Psychologists East London Conference (26 January 2010). Invited paper: Coaching in education – the benefits for staff and students. Romford, London, UK.
  14. Passmore, J (2010). CIPD Network Seminar - Using your head at work: the hard case for soft skills. Invited paper: Using soft skills for the career journey. (14 January 2010). London
  15. Passmore, J. (2009). The Inner World Conference — Methods and Measures for Development and Guidance. (7 November 2009). Keynote: Coaching for Personal Change. Dublin, Ireland.
  16. Passmore, J. (2009). Association for Coaching (26 September 2009). Invited paper: Motivational Interviewing in coaching. Leicestershire, UK.
  17. Passmore, J. (2009). West Midlands Local Government Annual Coaching Conference. (15 October, 2009). Invited Paper: Looking after yourself as a coach. Coventry, UK.
  18. Passmore, J. (2009). Prison Governors National Conference (22 September 2009). Invited paper: Coaching as a management style, UK.
  19. van Nieuwerburgh, C. & Passmore, J. (2009). Institute of Leadership& Management Regional Seminar (30 June 2009). Invited paper: Coaching: What works, why and how. Warwick, UK Performance Coaching:
  20. Costa, V. & Passmore, J. (2009) BPS Forensic Psychology Conference (26 June 2009). Submitted Paper: Organisational Stalking. Central Lancashire University, UK.
  21. Law, H.& Passmore, J. (2009). International Conference on Psychology (8 June 2009). Submitted Paper: Diversity in coaching. Athens, Greece.
  22. Passmore, J. (2009) Institute of Leadership & Management (11 May 2009). Invited paper: Coaching: Making a difference for executive performance. London, UK.
  23. Passmore, J (2009). Israel Coaching Institute, Coaching Research Conference (7 May 2009). Invited Keynote paper Coaching Research: Efficacy in coach behaviour, Beit-Berl College, Tel Aviv, Israel.
  24. Passmore, J. (2009). Evidenced Based Coaching Society, Danish Psychological Association, (5 May 2009) Invited Paper Mindfulness in coaching. Copenhagen, Denmark.
  25. Passmore, J. (2009). Copenhagen Centre for Coaching (4 May 2009). Invited Paper. Developing Mindfulness in your practice. Copenhagen, Denmark.
  26. Passmore, J. (2009). Copenhagen University (4 May 2009). Invited Paper: Developing an Integrated Model of Coaching Psychology, Copenhagen, Denmark.
  27. Passmore, J. (2009). Diversity in coaching: a review of coaching in the UK & EU. Paper presented at the Conference Board, Hyatt Hotel, New York, USA.
  28. Passmore, J. (2009). Using psychometric tools in coaching. Paper presented at the Conference Board Symposium, Hyatt Hotel, New York, USA.
  29. Passmore, J. (2008). Coaching practice for psychologists. Paper presented at the Business Psychology Conference, Westminster University, London.
  30. Passmore, J., & Tulpa, K. (2008). Coaching: new tools and techniques. Paper presented at the West Midlands Coaching Conference — WMLGA, Wolverhampton.
  31. Passmore, J. (2008). Ethics in coaching. Paper presented at the European Coaching Psychology Conference, Westminster University, London.
  32. Passmore, J. (2008). Using psychometrics in coaching. Paper presented at the International Coaching Conference, Association for Coaching, London.
  33. Lindberg, S., & Passmore, J. (2008). A comparative study of coaching in UK, Spain & Sweden. Paper presented at the 1st European Coaching Psychology Conference, Westminster University, London.
  34. Passmore, J. (2008). The psychology of coaching. Paper presented at the West Midlands Coaching Conference — WMLGA, Wolverhampton.
  35. Passmore, J. (2008). The role of mindfulness at work. Paper presented at the Business Psychology Conference, Westminster University, London.
  36. Passmore, J. (2007). Integrating coaching practice. Paper presented at the European Coaching & Mentoring Council, Ashridge.
  37. Passmore, J. (2007). Using mindfulness in coaching psychology. Paper presented at the International Coaching Psychology Conference, London.
  38. Passmore, J. (2007). Using motivational interviewing to address poor performance at work. Paper presented at the Association for Coaching, London.
  39. Passmore, J. (2007). The ultimate challenge: wider perspectives on wellbeing and psychology. Paper presented at the Association for Business Psychologists, Cambridgeshire.
  40. Passmore, J. (2006). Coaching behaviours: what’s effective? Paper presented at the International Coaching Psychology Conference, London.
  41. Passmore, J. (2006). Executive coaching: what coachees love about coaching. Paper presented at the British Psychological Society, Division of Occupational Psychology, Conference, Glasgow.
  42. Passmore, J. (2006). How many hammers do you have in your toolkit? — Developing an integrative model for executive coaching. Paper presented at the Association for Business Psychologists, Cambridgeshire.
  43. Passmore, J. (2006). Using coaching for organisational development. Paper presented at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Coaching Conference, London.
  44. Passmore, J. (2006). The impact of shift design on human performance. Paper presented at the International Shift-work Conference, Johannesburg.
  45. Passmore, J. (2005). Appreciative inquiry: a methodology for change. Paper presented at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, HRD.
  46. Passmore, J. (2004). Appreciative enquiry: a case study. Paper presented at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, Practitioners Conference.
Poster Sessions
  1. Passmore, J. (2005, October). The use of motivational interviewing in executive coaching. Poster session presented at the International Coaching Federation.

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Other scholarly activities:

  • Member of the BPS Training Committee

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