Dr. Steve Axelrod is recognized as an expert on the psychology of work. Steve holds a Ph.D. in psychology from New York University and has more than 25 years of experience in counseling, teaching and executive coaching. He is the author of a pioneering book, Work and the Evolving Self. Both academic and business groups invite Steve to speak on topics related to the psychology of work and effective leadership.
Executive Growth Along The Adult Development Curve
This series of articles describe how principles of adult psychological development can inform executive coaching. Dr. Steve Axelrod illustrates the adult development framework in two coaching case examples where executives seek to align their organizational lives with personal strivings for meaning and growth. First published in Consulting Psychology Journal, 2005.
The Adult Development Framework
Case Study - The Executive in Midlife: Senior V.P.
Case Study - The Executive at Late Midlife: In the C-Suite
White Paper: The Essential Core of Executive Coaching
The dramatic growth in executive coaching in recent years has been accompanied by a proliferation of perspectives and approaches. Coaching’s scope of practice, core competencies, and optimal training models are “up for grabs” in a largely unregulated and not yet professionalized discipline. Based on experience and study, Dr. Steve Axelrod believes that all executive coaching is based on four core principles. This paper discusses these four principles and includes case examples of three types of executive coaching engagements: self and career management, competency development, and leadership growth.
Essential Core of Executive Coaching (pdf)
Speeches
The following executive leadership topics have been presented by Steve Axelrod:
Taking Stock of Your Leadership
Optimizing the People Side of the Business
Building Organizational Resilience
Taking the Step from Managing to Leading
People Skills: The key ingredient to effective teamwork
Understanding and Resolving Workplace Conflicts