A Guide to Third Generation Coaching by Reinhard Stelter

A Guide to Third Generation Coaching by Reinhard Stelter

From the book reviews:

“There are also many useful practical summaries and applications found in the book for those seeking to learn more about the approach featured in the book… I recommend that this book be read for a better understanding of one model of the narrative–collaborative approach to coaching. … It provides focus on an approach to coaching that has much for coaches and coaching psychologists to consider as to what their purpose is and how best to achieve it.” (Rodney L. Lowman, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 59 (29), July, 2014)

Reinhard Stelter holds a PhD in psychology and is Professor of Sport and Coaching Psychology and head of the Coaching Psychology Unit at the Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports, University of Copenhagen. Furthermore he is visiting professor at Copenhagen Business School (Master of Public Governance).

He is Honorary Vice President and accredited member of the International Society for Coaching Psychology, member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Institute of Coaching at Harvard and editorial board member of the International Coaching Psychology Review, of Coaching: Theory, Research and Practice, of the International Journal of Mentoring and Coaching and co-editor of Coachingpsykologi - The Danish Journal of Coaching Psychology as well as editor and author of many books and journal articles. His theoretical ground in coaching is inspired by phenomenology, systemic thinking, social constructionism and narrative and collaborative practice. In 2009-11 he has been leader of a research project – a randomized control trial – with a focus on narrative-collaborative group coaching, where he could document and positive effect of coaching on personal well-being and social recovery. During the last couple of years he has been invited speaker on coaching and coaching psychology conferences in many parts of the world.