Eric Parsloe's contribution to the world of coaching and mentoring was immense. This new edition of his favourite book retains the same sense of energy and enquiry as the original. Eric would have been proud to see it! * Professor David Clutterbuck, author, speaker and co-founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council *
It is great to see this new updated version of Coaching and Mentoring, with great examples of how coaching and mentoring can make a difference in so many different contexts. * Professor Peter Hawkins International Thought Leader and Author in Leadership, Coaching and Systemic Team Coaching *
Coaching is now acknowledged as a vital part of any organisation's development but few know how to effectively turn theory into practice. The expertise of the OCM [formerly the Oxford School of Coaching and Mentoring] over a number of years helped us to develop individual, team and organisational capability at a pace that seemed impossible at the start. The wisdom and experience we benefitted from are encapsulated brilliantly in this book. * Sarah Sandbrook, HR Director, T-Systems Ltd *
[This book] can be used by a coach/mentor working in an organisation, small teams, sports field, different types of situations. Overall the book gives you lot of food for thought and helps us to be a better coach/mentor * Hari Nair, Reliance Group and NetGalley reviewer *
Having been on both sides of the mentor/coach partnership I highly recommend this book. The authors do an excellent and complete job of explaining the process, background and goals of coaching/mentoring, their responsibilities as well as the responsibilities and expectations of the person being coached or mentored. Being adjunct faculty for undergraduate and graduate students I was especially impressed by the section on students and learning. If a person wants to be a coach or mentor or is looking for a coach or mentor this book would be a great resource for beginning the journey. * Tony Smith, NetGalley Reviewer *
This book...[offers] a clear and practical guide to actually doing coaching and mentoring! Weaving theory and real world practice together, the authors provide a clear, engaging look at the subject, backed up with clear tools, actionable frameworks and a host of strategies that they say can be utilised in every coaching or mentoring situation.... As well as the excellent book knowledge being patiently served up, it was particularly interesting to note the opinions and experiences of many practitioners working within the field, allowing the reader to observe how they go about things and discover some of the challenges and issues they may have faced. * Darren Ingram, Darren Ingram Media *
