Description

Book Synopsis
A new addition to the organizational psychology field, The Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring draws on key contemporary research to offer an in-depth, international examination of psychological coaching and mentoring.

Trade Review

“In summary, the Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Coaching and Mentoringshould be an easy-to-access resource not only for the researcher but also for the professional coach who has not stopped learning. This book is now firmly ensconced on my personal shelf of rich coaching resources.” (Personnel Psychology, 28 October 2015)



Table of Contents
About the Editors vii

About the Contributors viii

Foreword by Sir John Whitmore xiv

Series’ Preface xvi

Railway Children xviii

1 The Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring 1
Jonathan Passmore, David B. Peterson, and Teresa Freire

Section I Coaching 13

2 The Efficacy of Coaching 15
Anthony M. Grant

3 The Role of Contracting in Coaching: Balancing Individual Client and Organizational Issues 40
Robert J. Lee

4 The Development of Meaning and Identity Within Coaching 58
Mary Wayne Bush, Esra Ozkan, and Jonathan Passmore

5 Coaching Ethics 68
Rodney L. Lowman

6 The Neuroscience of Coaching 89
Miles Bowman, Kathleen M. Ayers, Joan C. King, and Linda J. Page

7 Mindfulness in Coaching: Philosophy, psychology or just a useful skill? 112
Michael J. Cavanagh and Gordon B. Spence

8 Developmental Coaching – Developing the Self 135
Tatiana Bachkirova

9 Gender Issues in Business Coaching 155
Sunny Stout-Rostron

10 Team Coaching 175
Alison Carter and Peter Hawkins

Section II Mentoring 195

11 Designing Mentoring Schemes for Organizations 197
Paul Stokes and Lis Merrick

12 The Efficacy of Mentoring – the Benefits for Mentees, Mentors, and Organizations 217
Chloé Tong and Kathy E. Kram

13 Training Mentors – Behaviors Which Bring Positive Outcomes in Mentoring 243
Robert Garvey and Gunnela Westlander

14 Mentoring Programs for Under-represented Groups 266
Rowena Ortiz-Walters and Lucy L. Gilson

Section III Theories and Models With Implications for Coaching 283

15 Humanistic/Person-centered Approaches 285
Jane Brodie Gregory and Paul E. Levy

16 Behavioral Coaching 298
Fiona Eldridge and Sabine Dembkowski

17 Cognitive Behavioral Approaches 319
Stephen Palmer and Helen Williams

18 Motivational Interviewing Approach 339
Tim Anstiss and Jonathan Passmore

19 Psychodynamic Approach 365
Michael A. Diamond

20 Gestalt Approach 385
Juliann Spoth, Sarah Toman, Robin Leichtman, and Julie Allan

21 Narrative Approaches 407
Reinhard Stelter

22 Positive Psychology Approaches 426
Teresa Freire

Section IV Issues in Coaching and Mentoring 443

23 Conducting Organizational-Based Evaluations of Coaching and Mentoring Programs 445
Siegfried Greif

24 The Role of Emotions in Coaching and Mentoring 471
Kate Hefferon

25 Cross-cultural Working in Coaching and Mentoring 483
Geoffrey Abbott, Kate Gilbert, and Philippe Rosinski

26 Virtual Coaching and Mentoring 501
Niloofar Ghods and Camala Boyce

Index 524

The WileyBlackwell Handbook of the Psychology of

    Product form

    £130.45

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £144.95 – you save £14.50 (10%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Mon 6 Jul 2026.

    A Hardback by Jonathan Passmore, David Peterson, Teresa Freire

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of The WileyBlackwell Handbook of the Psychology of by Jonathan Passmore

      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 09/11/2012
      ISBN13: 9781119993155, 978-1119993155
      ISBN10: 1119993156

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A new addition to the organizational psychology field, The Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring draws on key contemporary research to offer an in-depth, international examination of psychological coaching and mentoring.

      Trade Review

      “In summary, the Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Coaching and Mentoringshould be an easy-to-access resource not only for the researcher but also for the professional coach who has not stopped learning. This book is now firmly ensconced on my personal shelf of rich coaching resources.” (Personnel Psychology, 28 October 2015)



      Table of Contents
      About the Editors vii

      About the Contributors viii

      Foreword by Sir John Whitmore xiv

      Series’ Preface xvi

      Railway Children xviii

      1 The Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring 1
      Jonathan Passmore, David B. Peterson, and Teresa Freire

      Section I Coaching 13

      2 The Efficacy of Coaching 15
      Anthony M. Grant

      3 The Role of Contracting in Coaching: Balancing Individual Client and Organizational Issues 40
      Robert J. Lee

      4 The Development of Meaning and Identity Within Coaching 58
      Mary Wayne Bush, Esra Ozkan, and Jonathan Passmore

      5 Coaching Ethics 68
      Rodney L. Lowman

      6 The Neuroscience of Coaching 89
      Miles Bowman, Kathleen M. Ayers, Joan C. King, and Linda J. Page

      7 Mindfulness in Coaching: Philosophy, psychology or just a useful skill? 112
      Michael J. Cavanagh and Gordon B. Spence

      8 Developmental Coaching – Developing the Self 135
      Tatiana Bachkirova

      9 Gender Issues in Business Coaching 155
      Sunny Stout-Rostron

      10 Team Coaching 175
      Alison Carter and Peter Hawkins

      Section II Mentoring 195

      11 Designing Mentoring Schemes for Organizations 197
      Paul Stokes and Lis Merrick

      12 The Efficacy of Mentoring – the Benefits for Mentees, Mentors, and Organizations 217
      Chloé Tong and Kathy E. Kram

      13 Training Mentors – Behaviors Which Bring Positive Outcomes in Mentoring 243
      Robert Garvey and Gunnela Westlander

      14 Mentoring Programs for Under-represented Groups 266
      Rowena Ortiz-Walters and Lucy L. Gilson

      Section III Theories and Models With Implications for Coaching 283

      15 Humanistic/Person-centered Approaches 285
      Jane Brodie Gregory and Paul E. Levy

      16 Behavioral Coaching 298
      Fiona Eldridge and Sabine Dembkowski

      17 Cognitive Behavioral Approaches 319
      Stephen Palmer and Helen Williams

      18 Motivational Interviewing Approach 339
      Tim Anstiss and Jonathan Passmore

      19 Psychodynamic Approach 365
      Michael A. Diamond

      20 Gestalt Approach 385
      Juliann Spoth, Sarah Toman, Robin Leichtman, and Julie Allan

      21 Narrative Approaches 407
      Reinhard Stelter

      22 Positive Psychology Approaches 426
      Teresa Freire

      Section IV Issues in Coaching and Mentoring 443

      23 Conducting Organizational-Based Evaluations of Coaching and Mentoring Programs 445
      Siegfried Greif

      24 The Role of Emotions in Coaching and Mentoring 471
      Kate Hefferon

      25 Cross-cultural Working in Coaching and Mentoring 483
      Geoffrey Abbott, Kate Gilbert, and Philippe Rosinski

      26 Virtual Coaching and Mentoring 501
      Niloofar Ghods and Camala Boyce

      Index 524

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account