di Nicola Caramia

Most of the research studies on leadership fail to contribute to a satisfactory explanation of the irrational and unconscious behaviour of leaders and groups in organisations. In this paper it is argued that current theories of leadership appear insufficient to predict the effectiveness of a leadership style in the context of organisational coaching. Leadership models have dealt with a narrow focus on the unconscious-irrational behaviour of leaders. A psychoanalytic coaching model is suggested to coach individuals in their leadership role.