Influential Experts Collaborate to Redefine Leadership Development Through Coaching and Mentoring

The HR Research Institute (HRRI) has announced the establishment of its Future of Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership 2026 Advisory Board, bringing together a distinguished group of practitioners committed to advancing leadership excellence. This board will guide organizations on modern coaching and mentoring — balancing AI-driven tools with essential human connection, shaping policies and processes for responsible AI use, and defining the evolving role of leaders in an AI-enabled workplace.

This expert advisory panel 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.

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The newly established advisory board features the following industry professionals:

• Lizzie Bentley Bowers — Author, Speaker, Coach, The Causeway Coaching

• Anne Bloom — CEO/Founder, Business Advisor, Your Aspire Coach

• Mitwuana Bruce — Senior Officer, Human Resources, The Hunger Project

• Morgan Kemick — HR/OD Consultant & Leadership Coach, Morgan Kemick Consulting

• Mark Monaghan — VP of Organizational Development & Coaching, iQor

• Helen Patterson — HR Leader, Fractional VP, People and Culture, Author, Consultant & Speaker, Life Works Well

• Tracey Power — Chief People Officer and Performance Coach, Highspring

• Michelle Prince — Executive Career Coach, Global Leadership Consultant, MPrince Consulting LLC

• Rey Ramirez — Co-Founder, Thrive HR Consulting

• Iyad Uakoub — Chief Coach & Behavioral Scientist, Sparathon

• Anja van Beek — Agile Talent Strategist & Executive Coach, Anja van Beek Consulting & Coaching

• Jason Walker — Founder and Chief People Officer, 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 a variety of HR topic areas, including this past research report, HR.com’s Future Demands in Coaching and Mentoring Research 2025.

This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.

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