Description
Book SynopsisExamining the self is at the heart of coaching and this book provides a comprehensive overview of knowledge on the Self from psychology, philosophy and other disciplines.
Developmental Coaching outlines a theory of individual development, with practical applications for coaches. The Development of Self in Action (DSA) theory provides a credible explanation of the individual functioning, desired changes and development that makes developmental coaching a rigorous, theory-based approach to practice.
Building on the influential first edition of this text, Bachkirova enriches and refines the book with even further conceptual clarity and hands-on advice. These theoretical and practical approaches have been used and tested for over a decade, not only in the actual delivery of developmental coaching, but also in many teaching programmes, numerous masterclasses and coaching supervision internationally. This new edition also offers an additional section on professional development
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Part One: Three stories about the self: Towards a new theory for coaches
1The puzzle of the self and why it matters
2The first story: the self as an operator
3The second story: there is no self
4The third story: the evolving self
5Integrating the stories of self for coaching
Part Two: Theory and framework of developmental coaching
6The DSA theory: Development of Self in Action
7Philosophy and main principles of developmental coaching
8Mechanisms of developmental coaching
9Developmental framework for coaching practice
Part Three: Developmental coaching in practice
10Coaching towards a healthy ego
11Coaching the ego
12Coaching beyond the ego
13Coaching with the soul in mind
14Coach education and supervision with development in mind
