Notable Publications
Coaching the Introverted Client: A Guide to Harnessing Quiet Strengths and Empowering Introverted Leaders
SEPTEMBER 2026 | TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP
This book explores both the art and science of coaching introverts. Written from the perspective of an introverted leader and coach, this dynamic guidebook follows the work and lives of three fictional coach clients. Research on working with introverted clients is illustrated through their stories and experiences.
This book is an essential resource for coach practitioners, therapists, supervisors, and consultants, as well as for coaching students, health and allied health professional students, and human resource professionals focusing on developing leaders.
Introverts will also benefit from reading this book. They will see themselves in these pages, gain a deeper understanding of their own tendencies, and find kindred spirits among the individuals represented.
Design a Healthy Culture: A DIY Guide for Building a Culture of Health
This DIY Guide explores the intersection of culture, health, and an organization's business goals. You will find overlap—a natural congruence—between the elements of health, culture, and business strategy. What your workforce wants in its culture is nearly always tied to one of the elements of a healthy workplace. This resource will show you how to observe and measure your firm's culture, using health data to understand its overall well-being.
Additional Works
Articles & Research
“What coaches can learn from the experience of introverted women leaders: A phenomenological study.” Submitted to Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice. Dr. Denise Gaskin and Dr. Trena Paulus. 2025.
“Levelising as a Quality Management Tool.” Doctoral dissertation, University of Tennessee. Tennessee, 2008.
“Improving the Practice of Agency Leadership: A Study of Board Member Experiences with Organizational Change.” RMIT University. Australia, 2003.
“Measuring Commitment in a Collaborative Board Through Words and their Meanings.” Educational Psychology (Doctoral Program), University of Tennessee. Tennessee, 2008.
Online Contributions
Presentations
“Coaching and AI.” International Coaching Federation. Oregon Annual Conference, 2025.
“Using Design Thinking to ‘Burnout’ Proof Yourself.” Association of Legal Administrators. National Conference, 2020.
“Mapping Culture + Health: Design a Healthy Law Firm.” Various Organizations. 2020.
“Discourse Style and Interaction Patterns with Meridian Behavioral Health Services Leadership.” Action Research and Collaborative Learning Workshop for the Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University. Thailand, 2005.
For a comprehensive list of publications and presentations, please view Denise’s CV in “About.”
