John L. Bennett, Ph.D.

Communication Department
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

John is a seasoned executive coach (Professional Cetified Coach) who has been coaching, consulting, facilitating, and speaking for more than 10 years.

Education

  • Ph.D., Human & Organizational Systems, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA
  • M.A., Human & Organizational Systems, Fielding Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, CA
  • M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
  • B.S., Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC

    • Research

    • Executive Coaching Styles Defined: A Descriptive Study (currently being conducted)

    • Professional Work From Life: Lived Experience and the Formation of the Professional Work of Scholar-Practitioners; Dissertation related research; to be defended January 2006

    • Agenda for the Emerging Field of Coaching-Related Research: 2004 and Beyond (working title); in press

    • Is Coaching Really a Profession? In collaboration with Brenda Wilkins, Ed D, 2003

    Grants & Fellowships

    • Creative Longevity and Wisdom Research Fellowship, Fielding Graduate University, 2005

    • Fielding Research Grant, Fielding Graduate Institute, 2004

    Certifications & Training

    • Effective Online Facilitation, Fielding Graduate Institute 2004

    • Process Consultation, Culture and Therapy, Cape Cod Institute 2004

    • Benchmarks, Center for Creative Leadership 2004

    • Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coach Federation 2003 – present

    • Certified Business Coach, Corporate Coach U 2001

    • Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Institute of

    • Qualified Practitioner, Myers Briggs Type Indicator 2000

    • Appreciative Inquiry, National Training Laboratory Institute 2000

    • Certified Practitioner, Herrmann Brain Dominance Inventory 1998

    • Facilitator, Ethics Training, University of Virginia 1994

    Teaching Experiences

    • Assistant Professor & Communication Department Chair, Communication, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC – present
    • University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 2005
    • University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 2000 - 2005
    • University of Phoenix Online, Phoenix, AZ 2003 - present
    • University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 1993 –1994

    Professional Experience

    • President/Owner, Laton Associates, 1997 – present
    • Chief Executive Officer Great Lakes Region, American Red Cross Blood Services 1995 - 1997
    • Chief Executive Officer Midwest Region, American Red Cross Blood Services 1992 - 1994
    • Chief Executive Officer, American Red Cross Heartland Chapter/Midwest Region, 1990 - 1993
    • Assistant Chapter Executive, Various Chapters & headquarters, American Red Cross, 1980 - 1989

    Books

    • Bennett, J. L. (2000). Leading the edge of change: Building individual and organizational capacity for the evolving nature of change. Mooresville, NC: Paw Print Press.
    • Bennett, J. L. (2001). The essential network: Success through personal connections, Paw Print Press.
    • Campone, F., & Bennett, J. L. (Eds.). (2006). Proceedings of the third International Coach Federation Coaching Research Symposium.

    Articles by Bennett, J.L.

    • (2000a) - 11 success traits of change leaders (pp. 14-15). International Personnel Management Association News: International Personnel Management Association.
    • (2000b) - Home alone -The new work rules., Training & Development, 54 (7), 57.
    • (2000c) - Leading the edge of change: Building individual and organizational capacity for the evolving nature of change, Mooresville, NC: Paw Print Press.
    • (2000d) - Overcoming--NOT being overcome by resistance (pp. 22). International Personnel Management Association News: International Personnel Management Association.
    • (2001a) - Change happens. HR Magazine, 46 (9), 149-156.
    • (2001b) - Principles of networking for personal and professional success.
    • (2001c) - Re-learning to learn: Facing the challenge of change. People on Projects, 1, 6-7.
    • (2002e) - What is coaching?, Insight (pp. 4-5): Charlotte Area ASTD.
    • (2003) - Motivational tips. People on Projects, 1, 8-9,12.
    • (2004a) - Networking for success: Building, maintaining, & utilizing personal and professional networks. McColl School Report, 12-13.
    • (2004b) - Taking charge of your career. The Project Management Best Practices Report, 2
    • (2006) - An agenda for coaching-related research: A challenge for researchers. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice & Research, 58 (4), 240-248.
    • 2005) - Coaching eye for the OD practitioner. OD Practitioner, 37(3), 29-34.

    Professional Presentations - Bennett, J. L

    • w/ Campone, F. (2006, November 1). Research 201: An integrative approach. Presented at the International Coach Federation’s Fourth Coaching Research Symposium, St. Louis, MO.
    • w/ Craig, W. B. (2006, October 25). The power of group coaching. Presented at the Organization Development Network Conference, San Francisco, CA.
    • w/ Bush, M. (2006, August 16). Coaching: Conversations for consultants. Symposium presented at the Academy of Management Conference, Atlanta, GA.
    • w/, Alban, B., Burke, W. W., Schein, E. H., Seashore, C. N., & Seashore, E. W. (2006, August 14). Professional work from life: Lived-Experience and the formation of the professional work of scholar-practitioners. Presented at the Academy of Management Conference, Atlanta, GA.
    • w/ Greiner, L. E., Moore, R., Burke, W. W., Purohit, Y. S. (2006, August 12). Integrating consulting teaching and research. Presented at the Management Consulting Division, Doctoral Student Consortium, Academy of Management Conference, Atlanta, GA.
    • w/ Wagenheim, G., Crispo, A., & Garcia, J. (2006, June 17). Mirror on reflection: Guiding and developing students' reflective learning practices. Workshop presented at the Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference, Rochester, NY.
    • Professional work from life: Lived-experience and the formation of the professional work of scholar-practitioners” (Poster) National Session, Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, CA, January 2006.
    • Coaching eye for the OD practitioner”. OD Network’s 2005 Annual Conference, Minneapolis, MN, November 2005.
    • Wilkins Coaching Theory: Applications, advances, and next questions”. Presented at the Research Symposium of the International Coach Federation, Washington, DC, 2003.
    • Coaching: A tool for OD practitioners”. Presented at the Carolinas OD Network, Charlotte, NC, March 11, 2003, co-presented with Wanda Craig.
    • Using your whole brain to reach your whole client,” Carolinas Chapter (NC), Institute of Management Consultants, 2001.
    • w/ Russell Long, Coaching or consulting: Giving the client what they need and want,” Annual Convention, International Coach Federation, 2001,

    Professional Memberships

    • Academy of Management
    • American Psychological Association
    • Institute of Management Consultants
    • International Coach Federation
    • International Communication Association
    • Organization Development Network

    Professional & Volunteer Service

    • Member, Research and Education Committee, International Coach Federation, 2007 –
    • Member, Board of Directors, Diversity Council of the Carolinas, 2007 – present
    • Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2006 – present
    • Member, Curriculum Committee, Hayworth College, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2006 – present
    • Member, Strategic Planning Committee, College of Arts & Science, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2006 – present
    • Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Hayworth College, Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 2006 – present
    • Member, Research Advisory Panel, Foundation of Coaching, New York, NY, 2006 –present
    • Member, Awards and Recognition Committee, Organization Development Network, 2006 – present
    • Co-Chair, Research Selection Committee Member, Planning Committee, Annual Research Symposium, International Coach Federation, 2005, 2006
    • Member, Research and Scholarship Committee, Human and Organization Development, Fielding Graduate Institute, 2003-2005
    • President, Charlotte Area Chapter, International Coach Federation, 2003
    • Chair, Program Committee, First Annual Research Symposium, International Coach Federation, 2003
    • Vice President, Charlotte Area Chapter, International Coach Federation, 2002
    • Chair, Marketing Committee, Annual Conference, Institute of Management Consultants, 2002
    • Chair, Corporate/Organizational Coaching Track, Annual Conference, International Coach Federation, 2002
    • Volunteer Coach, McColl School of Business, Queens University, Charlotte, NC, 2002-present
    • Treasurer & Charter Board member, Charlotte Area Chapter, International Coach Federation, 2001
    • Secretary, National Speakers Association, Carolinas Chapter, 2001/2002
    • Chair, President’s Advisory Board, Mars Hill College, 2001/2002
    • Member, President’s Advisory Board, Mars Hill College, 1993 to 2003
    • Board of Directors, Bell Federal Credit Union, Omaha, NE, 1991-1992
    • Member, National Commission on the Future of Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, NC, 1990-1991
    • Member, Board of Directors, Easter Seal Society, Atlanta, GA, 1987-1989

    Honors & Awards

    • Employee Excellence Award, American Red Cross, 1994
    • Ten Outstanding Young Omahans, Omaha (NE) Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1992
    • Proclamation (John Bennett Day), Mayor of Winston-Salem (NC), 1984
    • Epicure Scholarship, Mars Hill College, 1978
    • Dean’s List, Mars Hill College, 1977-1979
    • Citizenship Award, American Legion, 1972, 1976
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