Dr Paul Stokes
Principal Lecturer, Research Lead in Department of Management
Summary
I am an experienced researcher, lecturer and consultant, having worked at Sheffield Hallam University since 1996. I am currently Principal Lecturer and Research Lead for the Department of Management at Sheffield Business School.
I work with a wide range of organisations from all sectors, ranging from small SMEs to large public and private sector organisations such as the NHS, Nestle, SIG and Sheffield City Council.
My particular expertise is in coaching and mentoring theory practice. I am the author of two best-selling texts on coaching and mentoring and numerous book chapters, articles and conference papers. I am an experienced international speaker on coaching and mentoring, and have presented at a range of institutions across Europe and the United States.
About
Qualifications
- 2015: PhD , Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- 2012: Post Graduate Certificate, Research Methods (Distinction), Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- 2000: Post Graduate Certificate, Learning and Teaching, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- 1996: Master of Science, Human Resource Management, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
- 1992: BSc Economics and Business Economics, University of Hull, United Kingdom
Member of professional body
Membership
- 2008: , European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), United Kingdom
Other
- 2017: , Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Teaching expertise
- Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Research
- Action Research
- Coaching & Mentoring
- Leadership Development
Industry Links
- Action Learning Set Facilitation
- European Mentoring & Coaching Council
Teaching
Sheffield Business School
OBHRM
2003 to 2010: Employee Learning & Development, HR Strategy, Understanding & Managing Organisations, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
2002 to 2016: Organisations and Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, HRM, Research Methods, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom
Research
I successfully bid for a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (together with a colleague in STA faculty), in order to develop an online system which mentors and trains staff within a manufacturing company.
Publications
Key Publications
Garvey, R., Stokes, P., & Megginson, D. (2017). Coaching and Mentoring Theory and Practice. Sage Publications Limited.
Journal articles
Dennison, M., Stokes, P., & Sullivan, P. (2021). Smorgasbords, Cracked Pots and Potholes: The Role of Chronotopes in Shaping Coaching Conversations. Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal, 6 (1), 30-51. http://doi.org/10.22316/poc/06.1.03
Bull, M., & Stokes, P. (2020). Creating a coaching culture through reflective practice to reduce organisational blame culture. International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching, 12 (1). https://www.emccglobal.org/journal/journal_library/
Stokes, P., Fatien Diochon, P., & Otter, K. (2020). "Two sides of the same coin"? Coaching and mentoring and the agentic role of context. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. http://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.14316
Fatien Dichon, P., Otter, K., Stokes, P., & Van Hove, L. (2019). Let’s sculpt it! Experiencing the role of context in coaching. Management teaching review. http://doi.org/10.1177/2379298119833692
Stokes, P. (2003). Exploring the relationship between mentoring and counselling. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 31 (1), 25-38. http://doi.org/10.1080/0306988031000086143
Conference papers
Stokes, P., & Merrick, L. (2018). Do Coaches Get Coached. European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) Conference. https://www.emccouncil.org/conference/24th-annual-mentoring-coaching-and-supervision-conference/
Book chapters
Merrick, L., & Stokes, P. (2021). Supervision in Mentoring Programmes. In Tatiana, B., Jackson, P., & Clutterbuck, D. (Eds.) Coaching and Mentoring Supervision: Theory and Practice. McGraw Hill Open University Press: https://www.mheducation.co.uk/coaching-and-mentoring-supervision-theory-and-practice-2e-9780335249534-emea-group
Stokes, P. (2017). From Principles to Practice: practitioners reflection. In Values and Ethics in Coaching.
Stokes, P., & Merrick, L. (2012). Designing Mentoring Schemes for Organizations. In The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring. (pp. 195-216). http://doi.org/10.1002/9781118326459.ch11
Stokes, P. (2011). Supervision in Mentoring Programmes. In Bachkirova, T., Jackson, P., & Clutterbuck, D. (Eds.) Perspectives on supervision for coaching and mentoring.
Stokes, P. (2010). E-Development in Coaching & Mentoring. In Hussain, Z., & Clutterbuck, D. (Eds.) Virtual Coach, Virtual Mentor.
Megginson, D., & Stokes, P. (2003). Mentoring for export success. In HRD in Small Organisations: Research and Practice. (pp. 265-284). http://doi.org/10.4324/9780203643273
Books
Stokes, P. (2014). Coaching and Mentoring: Theory & Practice. (2). London: Sage Publications.
Theses / Dissertations
Stansfield Evans, L.M. (2020). A Positive Psychology Coaching Programme to Develop Police Executives: A Realist Approach. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Stokes, P. http://doi.org/10.7190/shu-thesis-00278
Stokes, P. (2015). The skilled coachee: An alternative discourse on coach. (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Coule, T.
Presentations
Stokes, P. (2018). Ethical Dilemmas in Action Research.
Patmore, B., & Stokes, P. (2013). What is the impact on service users of developing a coaching culture for health service managers?
Stokes, P. (2013). Coaching & Deliberate Action.
Stokes, P. (2012). Organisational Mentoring.
Stokes, P. (2012). To What Extent Will the Development of a Mentoring and Coaching Culture Improve Staff Engagement, Motivation and Team Effectiveness.
Stokes, P. (2011). The Coach's Ego.
Stokes, P. (2010). Intimacy in Coaching & Mentoring.
Other activities
HEA fellow or senior fellow
- 2017: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Higher Education Academy (HEA)
Postgraduate supervision
Current supervisions
- Supervising 5 PhD students and 1 DBA student.
- 2017:PhD supervision on Coaching (3 students)
- 2016:PhD Supervision (3 students)