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Book SynopsisHow can you achieve coaching excellence? Use the latest research and insights from some of the biggest industry names in this fully revised fourth edition, which provides a diverse range of theory, tools and models for students and practicing coaches alike. Excellence in Coaching is a comprehensive guide presenting the latest cutting-edge thinking in the field of workplace coaching. Published with the Association for Coaching, this book covers all key components of the coaching process, and examines a diverse range of coaching models including behavioural and transpersonal coaching, enabling coaches and trainers to adapt their approach and excel in their professional practice. With updates to incorporate the latest thinking and insights, this revised fourth edition of
Excellence in Coaching also contains a wealth of fresh material, including new chapters on establishing a coaching business, neuroscience coaching, psychodynamic coaching and understanding the coaching relationship. Featuring tips, checklists and tools, and a collection of best-practice material from some of the biggest names in the profession including Sir John Whitmore, Peter Hawkins and David Clutterbuck. This remains essential reading for practising coaches as well as for students.
Trade Review"An outstanding resource!
Excellence in Coaching has deservedly become one of the field's foremost textbooks, relevant to both practitioners and learners of coaching." * Professor Christian J van Nieuwerburgh, University of East London, UK *
"The variety of chapter contributions is commendable and the cumulative effect is both affirming and edifying." * Dr Elaine Cox, Programme Coordinator for Doctor of Coaching and Mentoring, Oxford Brookes University, UK *
"Offers a breadth of perspectives on the subject... Written by experts in the different fields, it leaves the reader to judge which of these various methods are the most appropriate for their particular needs." * People Management *
"Anyone who invests in this book will not feel cheated." * Training and Coaching Today *
"If you only have one coaching book on your shelf, this is the one to have." * Resource Magazine *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 00: Introduction;
- Section - Part One: The business of coaching;
- Chapter - 01: The development of coaching;
- Chapter - 02: What is coaching?;
- Chapter - 03: Coaching within organizations;
- Chapter - 04: Leveraging the coaching investment;
- Chapter - 05: Setting up and running your coaching practice;
- Section - Part Two: Coaching models and approaches;
- Chapter - 06: Coaching with the GROW model;
- Chapter - 07: Solution-focused coaching;
- Chapter - 08: Cognitive behavioural coaching;
- Chapter - 09: Transpersonal coaching;
- Chapter - 10: Appreciative Coaching: pathway to flourishing;
- Chapter - 11: Integrative coaching;
- Section - Part Three: Coaching issues;
- Chapter - 12: Intercultural coaching;
- Chapter - 13: Coaching and stress;
- Chapter - 14: Coaching ethics: integrity in the moment of choice;
- Chapter - 15: Coaching supervision;
- Chapter - 16: Evaluating coaching programmes;
- Chapter - 17: Coach accreditation;
- Chapter - 18: Team coaching;
- Chapter - 19: Goal setting in coaching;
- Chapter - 20: Association for Coaching;
- Chapter - 21: Index;
