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Book SynopsisThe Psychology of Coaching, Mentoring and Learning addresses the psychological principles upon which organizational and industrial coaching and mentoring is based. The new edition of this text is updatd with new research, taking into account the growth of positive psychology and its role in coaching and mentoring.
Table of ContentsAbout the Author vii
Foreword to the First Edition by Stephen Palmer ix
Preface to the Second Edition xiii
Acknowledgements xvii
1 Introduction 1
2 The Coming of Age: Coaching Psychology, Coaching and Mentoring 9
3 Philosophy and Theories of Learning Applicable to Coaching and Mentoring: Positive Psychology and the Learning Process 23
4 Definitions: Coaching Psychology, Coaching, Mentoring and Learning 53
5 Leadership and Organizational Coaching and Mentoring: Becoming a Learning Organization and Learning Community 63
6 Developing a Universal Integrative Framework for Coaching and Mentoring 91
7 Techniques and Tools 119
8 Continuing Professional Development, Learning Resources and Practical Exercises 153
9 Case Studies 175
10 Evaluation 203
11 Conclusion, Discussion, Future Research and Development 219
References 237
Index 253
