The role and impact of executive coaching in the Maltese Public Sector

Duncan Borg Ellul has 20 years of working experience in managerial positions with organisations of all sizes in a wide variety of sectors in Civil Government, Educational Management, Insurance, Risk and Security, Business and Retail. He has strong financial services and regulatory background and is recognised for cultivating staff, colleagues, interdepartmental groups, customers and business stakeholders across service-oriented industries. His background includes inspections and preparation of reports, reviewing policies and programmes, re-examining training materials, attending meetings and conferences and ensuring that organisations and relevant stakeholders are in line with legislative requirements. Duncan is a warranted teacher and a trainer (coach) who possesses the unique capability to turn theoretical concepts into practical solutions for people working in the public and private sectors. Duncan is also an independent freelance coach and offers coaching services in Malta and other foreign countries. Duncan is a very ambitious and performance-driven with the capacity of managing people, time and priorities. He has excellent managerial qualities with profound expertise in personal and professional growth. At present, Duncan is reading for a doctorate in Professional Practice with the University of Derby, United Kingdom.

Dr Tracey Wond is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Doctorate of Professional Practice at the University of Derby. Tracey's research has focused on aspects of HR and organisational behaviour (trust, integrity, leader-follower relations) in a range of organisational settings.