June: ‘Presence in the OD Space’ [06/11/2026]

‘Presence in the OD Space’     

Presence is one of the most important dynamics necessary for developing a solid relationship that allows for caring and connecting. The contracting phase of every assignment is the most critical component of the relationship building process and sets the stage for the entire coaching assignment.

Participants will gain insight into how presence impacts the executive coaching process and will explore how this phenomenon impacts the OD environment. This program will introduce a relatively new theorical framework of presence and the implications for OD as a discipline. We will also address how positive psychology impacts OD and future research in this area.

Please join us on June 11 with your thinking caps as we explore this phenomenon.

Speaker:  Russell Haynes     {see BIO below} 

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Schedule for Thursday Evening June 11:  (CT)    
   –  6:45  Virtual setup and Networking
   –  7:00  Announcements / Intros  
   –  7:10  Program Begins  
   –  8:45  Closing and Wrap Up
   –  9:00  Program Ends

Zoom Link to join Virtual Meeting will be sent 2 days before meeting to all who register.

Speaker BIO:
           
Russell Haynes is currently a doctoral candidate at Grand Canyon University (GCU) where he is conducting research on the phenomenon of presence. His dissertation title is Executive Coaches’ Descriptions of the Role of Presence in Relationship Building.  He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Colorado Technical University (CTU) where he teaches Organizational Psychology and Employee Wellness.

In addition, Mr. Haynes serves as an Executive Coach/Mediator/HR Consultant at Phoenix & Associates Relationship Management LLC. He has over 30 years of experience in a variety of industries such as consulting, higher education, and corporate compliance.