The global coaching expert will enable EZRA to
elevate its behavioral science-based research and solutions
NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EZRA, a leading
virtual coaching provider, announces the appointment of
world-renowned coaching academic, executive coach and published
author Professor Jonathan Passmore
as Senior Vice President and Professor of Coaching and Behavioral
Change.
With over 25 years of experience spanning academia, corporate
leadership and professional coaching, Passmore will accelerate
EZRA's position in building the future of coaching by implementing
robust, evidence-based strategies and practices, and furthering its
contribution of scientific thought leadership in the field. He will
play a leading role in shaping EZRA Academy – the company's
training ground for developing the next generation of coaches –
while supporting initiatives within EZRA Labs, its innovation
arm.
"We are thrilled to have Professor Passmore, one of the world's
foremost coaching thinkers, join EZRA as we continue to invest in
research and development," said Jack Prevezer, Co-Founder & COO
at EZRA. "We first set off on this path with the establishment of
EZRA Labs and now we're strengthening our capabilities by engaging
industry-leading talent. Professor Passmore has already made
significant strides in the coaching arena and we look forward to
benefiting from his expertise as we elevate coaching-powered
professional development and performance for all our client
organizations."
Passmore has been recognized by Thinkers50 in the field of
coaching and mentoring for his contributions to management thinking
and currently serves as a Professor of Coaching and Behavioral
Change at the University of Reading's Henley Business School in the
U.K. He holds five degrees including an MBA, a doctorate in
occupational psychology, a postgraduate certificate in coaching and
two professional qualifications.
"EZRA's commitment to leveraging data, measurement and
innovation to further credibility in coaching as a science is very
closely aligned to my own values and research," said Jonathan Passmore, Senior Vice President and
Professor of Coaching and Behavioral Change at EZRA. "I'm thrilled
to be working alongside some of the top scientists, coaches and
L&D specialists in the field to enable positive behavioral
changes that transcend beyond the workplace and empower individuals
to reach their true potential."
Passmore's most recent research includes a study on how
executive coaching can help leaders create more inclusive corporate
cultures by acknowledging structural racism within their ecosystem.
He is currently researching the power of generative AI as a tool
for development and behavioral change. He also has two forthcoming
papers on the ethical issues of AI and the efficacy of AI in
coaching and its potential for behavioral change.
For more information on Jonathan
Passmore's background and research interests, see here.
About EZRA
A leading global virtual coaching provider,
EZRA delivers individualized leadership coaching to advance and
develop workers at every level – because coaching should be
accessible to everyone, not just to the C-suite. Through its global
network of over 2,000 world-class accredited coaches, EZRA has
already helped thousands of companies and teams across 120
countries quantifiably improve performance, employee retention and
promotion rates. Companies using EZRA today include AstraZeneca,
Coca-Cola, General Electric, Kraft Heinz, Spotify and Thomson
Reuters. EZRA was established in 2019 and operates within The
Adecco Group and LHH families.
To learn more about EZRA, visit: https://helloezra.com/
Media contact: Sachin Persaud, PR Manager,
sachin.persaud@helloezra.com
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