Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Time: 7-8:30pm (7:00pm Greetings; 7:15-8:15pm Program; Networking available until 8:45pm).
Location: Office of Shana Hiranandani, 41 Main Street, Florence, MA 01062 [MAP]
Parking: Free, on-site or on the street
Refreshments? Bring your own. Cooper’s Corner store is next door.
Program Overview
Sinéad Ruane will present some preliminary findings from her dissertation research — for which many WMCA members gave their time and thoughts by agreeing to be interviewed. The focus will be on the joys and challenges of coaching and self-employment.
During the first half of the presentation, Sinéad will discuss some of the themes that have emerged during her fieldwork, (which includes observations, reading, interviews, and informal conversations), illustrating with some examples and stories. Sinéad welcomes questions and comments.
In the second half, Sinéad will open up the floor to a more interactive discussion. She is interested in hearing our feedback and ideas about how this information can be employed to address the needs of coaches and to support their careers.
About Sinéad Ruane
Sinéad Ruane is currently a PhD candidate in Organization Studies, studying at the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She holds degrees in the area of Management and Marketing from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and University College Dublin, Ireland.
Using qualitative and interpretive methodologies, Sinéad is interested in exploring issues of culture, power, and identity in the workplace, new forms of work and employment relations, and the emotional side of organizational life. She has recently been awarded an Institute of Coaching Harnisch Fellowship to support her dissertation research, which examines the emerging profession of coaching through the narratives of those working in this field.