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Since 1993 Capella University is an accredited online university that offers graduate degree programs or distance learning degree in information technology, business, human services, education, and psychology, and bachelor’s degree programs in business and information technology. Now Capella currently offers 82 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs. Currently servicing 17,900 students from all over USA and another 56 countries and they are committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth.

Sara Orem, PhD and faculty member in the online university’s School of Business and Technology, co-authors book titled ‘Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change’ . With the Recent developments in psychology and organizational development suggest that people and organizations flourish when they focus on achievements, human ideals, and best practices.

Leading publisher Jossey-Bass who published Appreciative Coaching, uses the use of mindfulness, positive questions, and other ways to acknowledge the strengths and weaknesses of individuals and how to effect change. Orem’s co-authors are Jacqueline Binkert, PhD, and Ann Clancy, PhD.

Orem says “Rather than focusing on individuals in limited or problem-oriented ways, Appreciative Coaching guides the reader through four stages – Discovery, Dream, Design and Destiny – that inspire them to an appreciative and empowering view of themselves and their future,” and “What we have presented is really a new application of appreciative inquiry.”

Sarah Orem, In addition to serving as a faculty member and coach in Capella University’s School of Business and Technology she also is the principal of her own coaching firm. She has presented programs in Appreciative Inquiry at the National Organization Development Network, and International Coach Federation annual conferences.

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