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• Coaching
• Positive Psychology
• Health Sciences
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Prof. Christian van Nieuwerburgh is a Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Dublin, Ireland). He concurrently serves as Global Director of Growth Coaching International, Principal Fellow at the Centre for Wellbeing Science (Melbourne), and Honorary Fellow at Leeds Beckett University. His expertise spans coaching psychology, positive psychology applications in education and healthcare, and cross-cultural coaching frameworks like Ershad. He holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham (1997-2017), alongside advanced degrees in Psychology and English Literature from institutions including the American University of Beirut. His research focuses on integrating coaching methodologies with well-being practices to address challenges in educational and healthcare settings, emphasizing themes like student mental health, leadership development, and culturally-sensitive interventions. Notable publications include An Introduction to Coaching Skills (3rd ed.) and From Surviving to Thriving: A Student’s Guide to Feeling and Doing Well at University . His work frequently explores topics such as reflective practice, purpose-driven leadership, and the application of positive psychology in diverse populations. He actively promotes coaching cultures in schools and workplaces, advocating for holistic approaches to professional and personal growth. Prof. van Nieuwerburgh’s career includes executive coaching certifications, leadership roles in global educational initiatives, and contributions to UNESCO’s Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and health. His research has been applied internationally, with a focus on marginalized groups including BAME students and Muslim populations.

Kim BodeyView profile

Professor

• Sport Management
• Sport Governance and Policy
• Ethics in Sport
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Kim Bodey is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport at Indiana State University’s College of Health and Human Services. His career integrates teaching, research, and extensive university service focused on sport management, governance, ethics, and coaching education. Education: Ed.D. in Recreation (Sport Management & Public Policy), University of Arkansas, 2003 M.Ed. in Sport Management, University of Arkansas, 1997 MS coursework in Sociology of Sport, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1993 B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1991 Research & Scholarly Focus: Bodey’s scholarship addresses sport governance, policy development, facility management, and ethical decision-making. He has authored or co-authored numerous books and encyclopedia chapters on employability, performance management, and strength-and-conditioning facility operations. His peer-reviewed work explores coaching education, youth life-skills development, stretching protocols in collegiate football, and risk management in collegiate athletics. Publications Trend: Recent articles emphasize practical coaching tools, youth development, and organizational practices in sport. Studies span sport psychology integration for youth coaches, personality traits of motorsports management students, and marketing strategies toward Hispanic fans, reflecting a blend of managerial, pedagogical, and sociocultural perspectives. Awards & Honors: Caleb Mills Distinguished Teaching Award (2010) Sport Management Professional of the Year, IAHPERD (2010) Faculty Outstanding Scholarship & Research/Creativity Award (2014) HHS Outstanding Service Award Level 3 (2022) Multiple university commendations for exceptional service and performance Grants & University Service: Bodey has secured internal grants for service-learning initiatives and early-field assessments. He currently serves on the Faculty Discipline & Dismissal pool, Student Grievance Committee, and Promotion & Tenure Oversight, among others, and has chaired the Institutional Review Board and Studio 1820 community board. Professional & Community Engagement: He maintains leadership roles in local nonprofits (YMCA, United Way, Red Cross) and is a certified USA Track & Field official, underscoring a commitment to community recreation and sport development.

• Organizational Behavior
• Business Ethics
• Workplace Corruption
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Dr. Jonathan Pinto is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Negotiations at the Imperial College Business School, part of Imperial College London. He holds a Bachelor’s in Commerce and Law from the University of Mumbai, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, and a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on the 'dark side of organizational behavior,' including corruption, whistle-blowing, workplace aggression, and employee deviance. His work has been published in top journals like Academy of Management Review and Group & Organization Management. He has won multiple teaching awards, including the Dean's Teaching Award (2014) and the Teaching Excellence Award (2015). Prior to academia, he worked at Procter & Gamble, Andersen Consulting, and Clarion Advertising, and led his own consulting firm. He has advised over 50 organizations across six countries. Pinto also served as visiting faculty at the Indian School of Business and London Business School, and is a Trustee of Kensington & Chelsea Citizens Advice. His research emphasizes systemic corruption, ethical leadership, and workplace dynamics. Notable contributions include analyzing fraud typologies across cultures and exploring metaphors in organizational communication. He integrates industry experience with academic rigor, addressing real-world organizational challenges through empirical studies and theoretical frameworks.

Evy KuijpersView profile

Researcher

• Personality Psychology
• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Emotional Exhaustion
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Evy Kuijpers is a Researcher in Psychology (Postdoctoral) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the Work and Organizational Psychology department within the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences and Solvay Business School. Her research focuses on personality dynamics, emotional consequences of counterdispositional behavior, and organizational psychology. She has contributed to studies on how acting out of character impacts affective states and resource depletion, as well as the role of sleep perception in triggering dark triad traits at work. Her work integrates methodologies like ecological momentary assessment and text embedding analysis (TESA). Key projects include FWO-funded research (2018-2021) on counterdispositional conscientiousness. Kuijpers actively engages in academic discourse through conferences (e.g., European Conference of Personality) and media commentary on sleep's psychological impacts. She collaborates internationally and maintains datasets on personality-behavior interactions in OSF repositories.

• Organizational Psychology
• Workplace Behavior
• Toxic Leadership
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Louisa Vofrei is an external researcher at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, holding a PhD in Psychology. Her work centers on organizational behavior with emphasis on toxic leadership, dark triad personality traits, and gender dynamics in workplace environments. Her research investigates how narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy manifest in managerial roles, alongside examining sexist humor's impact on team cohesion and job satisfaction. Current projects analyze the longitudinal relationship between leadership positions and the development of toxic traits, bridging personality psychology with organizational science. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on humor-work outcome relationships, with 2024-2025 outputs exploring both sexist and non-sexist joking mechanisms in professional settings. This work reveals nuanced connections between gender dynamics, interpersonal perceptions, and workplace productivity through empirical organizational psychology frameworks. Scientific Awards: EAWOPii Research Dissemination Award (2025) She serves as principal investigator for the FWOSB186 project "Crimes of Character? A Holistic Approach to Dark Triad Traits and Toxic Leadership at the Workplace" (2024-2028), funded by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO). This €250,000 grant supports longitudinal analysis of toxic leadership development and its organizational consequences.

Carmen LagesView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Entrepreneurship
• Social Impact
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Legitimacy
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Carmen Lages is an Associate Professor at Nova School of Business and Economics , specializing in Marketing . She co-founded the Leadership for Impact Centre and serves as Academic Director of its Leapfrog Program . Her research bridges marketing with social entrepreneurship and complementary medicine legitimacy. PhD in Marketing (2001), Warwick Business School Master of Arts in Marketing Communications (1996), Bournemouth University Bachelor in Public Relations (1995), ISMAI, Portugal Her research focuses on social entrepreneurship , social impact , and legitimacy in marginalized markets , particularly CAM. She is the PI of an FCT-funded project on social entrepreneurship business models. Her publications span journals like the Journal of Business Ethics , Sociology of Health & Illness , and Journal of Business Research , highlighting trends in social impact , market legitimacy , and export dynamics . She has contributed to institutional frameworks through tools like the B2B-RELPERF scale and RELQUAL scale , advancing relationship quality metrics in marketing and export ventures.

Bjørn-Tore BlindheimView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Organizational Theory
• Sustainability
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Bjørn-Tore Blindheim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Social Sciences. His work spans organizational theory, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainability, with a growing focus on ecological and systemic perspectives in organizational leadership. University: University of Stavanger School: Faculty of Social Sciences Department: Department of Media and Social Sciences Position: Associate Professor Email: bjorn-tore.blindheim@uis.no Room: EOJ SV-305 His research explores the ethical, institutional, and ecological dimensions of organizations. He investigates how CSR is framed across institutional contexts, the moral character of organizations, and the design of organizations in the Anthropocene. His work often critiques the limitations of corporate sustainability and emphasizes systemic responsibility. The recent articles and publications, including the 2023 book Organisasjon og ledelse i antropocen , reflect a shift toward viewing organizations as complex ecological systems. Themes such as composite order, institutional logic, and sustainable supply chains recur across his work, indicating a deep engagement with both theoretical and practical aspects of responsible organization. Scientific Contributions and Recognition: Active contributor to Nordic and international discourse on CSR. Regular presenter at academic conferences such as the Academy of Management. Co-author of influential edited volumes on CSR and organizational design. Blindheim has supervised academic work and contributed to policy-related discussions on reform and organizational change. While specific grants are not listed, his publications in high-impact journals and books suggest sustained research activity. He has also engaged in public outreach through media appearances and public lectures on CSR and consumer responsibility. He is involved in a collaborative research environment focused on organizational design, working with scholars like Kjell Arne Røvik and Lars Klemsdal. This team explores alternative models for organizing in response to ecological and societal challenges.

Grant RozeboomView profile

Associate Professor

• Business Ethics
• Corporate Moral Responsibility
• Moral and Political Philosophy
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Grant Rozeboom serves as TransAmerica Professor and Associate Professor of Business Ethics and Social Responsibility within the Leadership, Ethics, and Law Department at Saint Mary's College of California's School of Economics and Business Administration (SEBA). He also holds the position of Chair of the Core Curriculum Committee. His academic appointment places him at the intersection of business education and philosophical inquiry, where he contributes to both undergraduate and graduate programs through teaching and research. Rozeboom's work bridges theoretical philosophical frameworks with practical business applications, focusing particularly on ethical considerations in corporate environments and workplace relations. Education: PhD in Philosophy, Stanford University (2015) BA in Philosophy, University of Northern Iowa (2008) Rozeboom's research centers on business ethics, particularly corporate moral responsibility, and explores the intersection of moral and political philosophy with workplace dynamics. His work investigates how social norms and virtues can establish relations of equality in professional settings. Rozeboom examines concepts like relational equality, corporate moral credit, and the psychological dimensions of workplace interactions. His scholarship addresses fundamental questions about how organizations can foster environments that respect persons as equals, challenging traditional hierarchical structures while maintaining productivity and ethical integrity. This research connects philosophical theory with practical business applications, offering frameworks for more equitable workplace cultures. Rozeboom's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on the philosophical foundations of workplace equality and corporate responsibility. His work spans from theoretical examinations of relational equality to practical applications of ethical frameworks in business contexts. A notable trend is his exploration of "corporate moral credit" - how organizations can legitimately claim moral standing. His research also addresses behavioral aspects of workplace ethics, including studies on managerial nudges and the psychological dynamics of virtues and vices in professional settings. Rozeboom frequently examines how concepts from political philosophy, particularly egalitarian theories, can be applied to contemporary business challenges, creating a bridge between abstract philosophical inquiry and concrete organizational practices. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Research Award (2023) Open Educational Resource for Social Justice Grant (2023) Dean's Summer Research Grant (2023) External Affiliate, Spanish Ministry of Science Grant (2023) Rozeboom actively engages with students beyond the classroom, coaching Saint Mary's College's student team for the annual Lasallian Societal Impact Case Competition. His grant activities include the Open Educational Resource for Social Justice Grant, which focuses on creating accessible business ethics educational materials, and the External Affiliate grant from the Spanish Ministry of Science for research on "The Political Philosophy of Work." These funding sources support his commitment to making ethical business education more accessible while advancing theoretical understanding of workplace philosophy. While not explicitly mentioned as leading a formal laboratory, Rozeboom participates in collaborative research initiatives, including the project "The Political Philosophy of Work" with scholars from the University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University. He also organizes leadership development sessions focused on cultivating moral intelligence, indicating an active engagement with practical applications of his research through team-based educational initiatives.

Leander HeldringView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Development
• Political Economy
• Economic History
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Leander Heldring is an Associate Professor of Managerial Economics & Decision Sciences at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University. He joined Kellogg in 2020 after receiving his PhD in economics from the University of Oxford. His research spans economic development, political economy, and economic history with particular focus on government's role in facilitating or stifling innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth. His research interests include: Economic Development Political Economy Economic History Government Origins and Evolution Innovation and Entrepreneurship Growth Patterns Heldring's scholarly work examines historical government formation, economic effects of historical events like the English Parliamentary Enclosures and the Dissolution of English Monasteries, and long-term impacts of colonialism in Africa. His research combines historical data with economic analysis to understand how institutions shape economic outcomes over time. He has published in top journals including American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Review of Economic Studies. Heldring has received media coverage for his work in outlets such as the Economist magazine, VOXeu.org, and Forbes. His research has significant implications for understanding historical roots of modern economic development and government structures. Contact information: Email: leander.heldring@kellogg.northwestern.edu Website: http://www.leanderheldring.com/ Twitter: @LeanderHeldring

• Business Ethics
• Leadership
• Strategic Decision-Making
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Joseph L. Badaracco is the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School, where he has spent his entire academic career teaching MBA and executive courses on ethics, strategy and leadership. A Rhodes Scholar educated at Saint Louis University, Oxford and Harvard Business School (MBA, DBA), he has also chaired the HBS MBA Program, served as Housemaster of Currier House at Harvard College and chaired Harvard’s Advisory Committee on Shareholder Responsibility. Research Focus Business ethics and moral reasoning in management Leadership decision-making under uncertainty Corporate governance and the evolving social role of the firm Reflection and character development in leaders Stakeholder capitalism and strategic responsibility Professor Badaracco’s recent scholarship interrogates how corporations are becoming central social institutions, influencing law, politics and society beyond their traditional economic remit. His work integrates classical moral philosophy with contemporary strategic challenges, producing frameworks that help managers navigate “right versus right” dilemmas while building responsible, resilient organizations. Across his publications, a clear trend emerges: an insistence on reflective practice—stepping back from relentless action to examine values, context and long-term consequences—as a cornerstone of effective and ethical leadership. Books & Recognition Your True Moral Compass (2023) Step Back (2020) Managing in the Gray (2016) The Good Struggle (2013) Questions of Character (2006) Leading Quietly (2002) Defining Moments (1997) Collectively translated into ten languages, these works have shaped executive education worldwide. In addition to his HBS appointment, Badaracco is faculty chair of the Nomura School of Advanced Management in Tokyo and has served on the boards of two public companies, further extending his impact on governance practice.