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Excellence in Coaching by Association for Coaching


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Excellence in Coaching provides current thinking on best practice for workplace coaching by leading experts in the field. Covers different coaching models, coaching ethics and practical information for running a coaching practice.

Excellence in Coaching Summary

Excellence in Coaching: The Industry Guide by Association for Coaching

Excellence in Coaching presents cutting-edge thinking in the field of workplace coaching. Leading practitioners in the field, including Sir John Whitmore (author of the bestselling Coaching for Performance) and Cary Cooper (author of Shut Up and Listen), offer a breadth of perspectives and insights into the range of coaching disciplines. This comprehensive industry guide enables coaches to achieve personal excellence with a groundbreaking collection of best-practice material covering: setting up and running your coaching practice; transpersonal coaching; behavioural coaching - the GROW model; integrative coaching; solution-focused coaching; intercultural coaching; cognitive behavioural coaching; coaching and stress; NLP coaching; coaching ethics. Excellence in Coaching is essential reading for practising coaches as well as for anyone studying coaching through the ILM, coaching training, a Master's course, or more generally as part of a psychology or business degree. If you only have one coaching book on your shelf, this is the one to have. Includes contributions from: John Whitmore Carol Wilson Katherine Tulpa Graham Alexander Michael Neenan Alex Szabo Ian McDermott Dr Anthony M Grant Philippe Rosiniski Maria Alicia Pena Cary L Cooper Geoffrey Abbott Allard de Jong Dr Peter Hawkins Frank Bresser Hetty Einzig Published with the Association for Coaching Promoting excellence & ethics in coaching The Association for Coaching is an independent, non-profit professional body whose aim is to promote best practice and to raise the awareness and standards of coaching while providing value-added benefits to its members - whether they are professional coaches or organizations involved in coaching. Find out more at www.associationforcoaching.com.

Excellence in Coaching Reviews

"excellence in coaching lives up to its title. leading authors in the field of coaching have written about the business of coaching, the key approaches and professional issues. an excellent book for both beginners and experienced coaches." professor stephen palmer phd "excellence in coaching provides the individual and corporate recipients of coaching with an excellent almost "a-z" guide to the world of coaching, which is extremely helpful in demystifying this relatively new approach in business." gary browning, ceo penna consulting plc "a useful resource for those looking for an introduction to a range of coaching perspectives, approaches and practical applications. the variety of chapter contributions is commendable and the cumulative effect is both affirming and edifying." dr elaine cox, director of postgraduate coaching and mentoring programmes, westminster institute of education, oxford brookes university "i feel this is the coaching book i've been waiting for and i suspect many readers will feel the same...each chapter is a well-thought out summary of a given topic, from an author with a particular interest...there is also a dedicated website...i haven't visited the site yet but if it's half as useful as the book it'll be in my 'favorites' immediately!" training journal "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 "it breaks new ground in the sector, in that it builds a body of coaching knowledge, drawn from a wide range of leading thinkers in the industry...a valuable addition to the bookshelves of coaches, students of coaching and those seeking to understand the industry." first train "this book represents a concise and valuable guide to coaching in the contemporary world." training technology & hr magazine "excellence in coaching presents cutting-edge thinking in the field of workplace coaching...essential reading for practicing coaches as well as for anyone studying coaching. if you only have one coaching book on your shelf, this is the one to have." resource magazine "useful as a handbook on good practice and an introduction to a range of tools and techniques." coaching@work "a super collection of leading-edge contributions from some of the finest modern coaching practitioners and experts." businessballs.com "fancy being a coach? don't fancy paying a small fortune to some dubious 'instit "thirteen essays by leading practitioners in the field discuss workplace coaching from a variety of perspectives." scitech book news

About Association for Coaching

Jonathan Passmore is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and accredited coach and coaching supervisor. He is leads the Coaching Psychology Unit in the School of Psychology at the University of east London which involves research, teaching and consulting. Prior to this he has worked as a board chairman and chief executive, with experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors. He has also written eight books and numerous articles on change, coaching and social exclusion.

Table of Contents

introduction jonathan passmore part 1 the business of coaching 1 what is coaching? frank bresser and carol wilson coaching: the new profession; defining coaching; coaching qualities, skills and competences; coaching, counselling, psychotherapy and mentoring; the benefits of coaching 2 coaching within organizations katherine tulpa (illustrations by phillip cornwall) the need for the human touch; organizational coaching framework 3 setting up and running your coaching practice alex szabo planning for success; setting up a coaching practice; your operations; sales and marketing; yourself; conclusions part 2 coaching models and approaches 4 behavioural coaching -- the grow model graham alexander the grow coaching model explained; the grow model; when does the grow model work best?; tools and techniques; ten key questions to guide your way 5 solution-focused coaching anthony m grant the solution-focused coaching model explained; core characteristics of solution-focused coaching; when does the solution-focused approach work best?; tools and techniques; strategic overview of a solution-focused coaching intervention; ten key questions to guide your way; summary 6 cognitive behavioural coaching michael neenan the cognitive behavioural coaching model explained; when does cbc work best?; tools and techniques; ten key questions to guide your way; conclusion 7 nlp coaching ian mcdermott the nlp coaching model explained; when does nlp coaching work best?; tools and techniques; ten key questions to guide your way 8 transpersonal coaching john whitmore and hetty einzig the transpersonal coaching model explained; when does transpersonal coaching work best?; tools and techniques; ten key questions to guide your way; conclusion 9 integrative coaching jonathan passmore the integrative coaching model explained; when does integrative coaching work best?; tools and techniques; ten key questions to guide your way 10 intercultural coaching philippe rosinski and geoffrey abbott integrating culture into coaching; embracing diversity; leveraging alternative cultural perspectives; the global coaching process; cross-cultural work in practice; conclusions 11 coaching and stress maria alicia pena and cary l cooper why focus on stress?; how can coaching help to manage stress?; managing stress: a comprehensive approach; how can stress be prevented? part 3 professional issues

Additional information

GOR001333524
9780749446376
0749446374
Excellence in Coaching: The Industry Guide by Association for Coaching
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Kogan Page Ltd
2006-09-03
240
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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