At the time oF WritinG my second Chair’s Letter for the International Coaching Psychology Review, the Wimbledon tennis Championships are in full swing. Watching one of the matches, i have witnessed what appears to be the full spectrum of psychological states - from tension through to determination, anxiety to elation and disappointment to pain. As the tournament gradually sifts through the players, sorting them into the victorious and the defeated, a number of players have already withdrawn due to injury - a reminder that the pursuit of exceptional standards of performance sometimes comes at a cost and does not always sit comfortably with enhanced well-being.

I am very much hoping that these kinds of issues will feature strongly in our 4th european Congress in December. the theme - Enhancing Well-Being and Performance - seems critically well-timed and it is hard to think of a professional group for whom this topic wouldn’t be essential CpD. now is the time when the scientific Affairs board, in conjunction with the Conference team, are pulling together the keynotes, presentations and skills workshops that will comprise the content of the event and i confess to being excited about seeing the final programme! there is an eagerness also for new contributions. so if this theme appeals to you, and you have ideas you would like to share with your professional community, please do submit an application (details of how to do so can be found by following the links on the website at: http://www.sgcp.org.uk)

Full article: International Coaching Psychology Review l Vol. 8 No. 2 September 2013 page 92-96