Conference Papers

We welcome short-form papers (1000–2000 words, excluding references) developed from presentations delivered at conferences on topics related to coaching, mentoring, leadership, or related helping professions.

 

Conference Papers should present concise scholarly contributions that extend, deepen, or further develop ideas arising from the original conference presentation. Submissions should move beyond descriptive accounts of the session itself and stand as distinct written contributions.

Papers may be conceptual, research-informed, reflective, practice-based, or theoretically grounded, but are expected to present a clear and coherent line of thinking, argument, reflection, or insight relevant to ethical practice and inquiry.

Submission Format

Please include:

1. Title of the paper
2. Author/s and Author Information
   (Name, affiliation, country, contact email)
3. Conference Information

• Name of conference
• Location (or virtual)
• Host organisation
• Date

4. Abstract (100–150 words)
5. Keywords (5)
6. Main Paper (approx. 800–1500 words)

The main body of the paper should present a clear and coherent scholarly contribution developed from the conference presentation.

Conference Papers are expected to extend, deepen, or further develop the ideas presented during the session and should stand as distinct written contributions rather than descriptive accounts, transcripts, or summaries of the original presentation.

Papers should present a clear line of thinking, argument, reflection, or insight and engage, where appropriate, with relevant theory, literature, research, frameworks, and/or professional practice.

Authors may structure the paper in a manner appropriate to the nature of the contribution. However, papers are generally expected to:

• introduce and frame the central issue, question, or area of inquiry
• develop and articulate the core ideas, argument, reflections, or propositions arising from the presentation
• engage, where appropriate, with relevant literature, theory, frameworks, research, and/or professional perspectives
• consider implications for ethical practice, professional inquiry, or further discussion where relevant

Headings and subheadings may be used as appropriate.

Conclusion

Summarise the key contribution of the paper and its relevance for professional practice, ethical inquiry, and/or further scholarly discussion.

7. References (APA format)
8. Generative AI Disclosure

   Authors should include a statement outlining any use of generative AI tools where such use has materially contributed to the substantive content, analysis, or intellectual framing of the work.

   The use of generative AI as part of idea development, reflection, language refinement, or editorial support does not require disclosure. This is considered analogous to engaging with colleagues, mentors, or other forms of intellectual exchange.

   Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the work. Generative AI tools must not be used to produce content that is presented as the author’s own without substantive author input, interpretation, and validation.

   Please select and adapt the statement that best reflects your use.

   1. No generative AI used 
      No generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.
   2. Substantive contribution to writing or content
      Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used to support aspects of substantive content development or drafting. All content has been critically reviewed, verified, and finalised by the author(s).
   3. Methodological or analytical use
      Generative AI tools were used in aspects of data analysis or methodological processing. All analytical decisions, interpretations, and conclusions were conducted and validated by the author(s).
   4. Visual content generation (if applicable)
      Generative AI tools were used in the development of figures or visual materials. All outputs were reviewed and refined by the author(s).