Dewey Decimal158.3
Synopsis' The bible of coaching guides...No other book gives you the tools, skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships.' Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People CO-ACTIVE COACHING offers current and aspiring coaches, leaders and managers in organisations and anyone wanting to strengthen interpersonal relationships, a practical, yet transformative communication process called the Co-Active Model. Since its creation by the authors more than 25 years ago, the Co-Active Model and the book have formed the foundation of the authors' six-part coach training program delivered globally to tens of thousands of individuals each year through the authors' training institute, CTI. With its origins in the coaching profession, the Co-Active Model also applies to work and interpersonal relationships because it is based on principles of effective communication backed by current scientific research. In this highly-anticipated new edition, the universal applicability of the the Co-Active Model is emphasised. It goes beyond the one-on-one coach/coachee structure to include guidance for leaders and managers on how they can add a coaching competency to their professional skill set.New to this edition:Every chapter has been updated for relevance and direct application to coaching in all of its forms, including in the workplaceNew material covering: current neuroscience research, Co-Active approaches to leadership development and working with groups and teamsMore examples drawn from the authors' first-hand experiences, especially in workplace settings More examples of the Co-Active Model applied internationallyUpdated/fine-tuned glossary (less jargon) Web-based 'Toolkit' with 27 exercises, questionnaires, checklists, and reproducible forms, The book that changed the field of professional coaching forever. The wait is over! This is the new 4th edition of the cultural and business phenomenon that helped launch the professional practice of coaching! "The bible of coaching guides ... No other book gives you the tools, theskills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships." - Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People This extensively revised 4th edition of Co-Active Coaching now offers leaders, managers and other business professionals practical guidance for embracing coaching as a core competency to drive greater workplace engagement. The flexible Co-Active Coaching model showcased in the book has stood the test of time as a transformative communication process that co-workers and teammates, managers, teachers, and students can use to build strong and collaborative relationships. In this highly anticipated new edition, the authors capture their broader experience in applying the Co-Active approach to leadership and human development. The book reflects today's reality of how coaching has moved beyond its initial focus on life skills to become an integral aspect of successful leadership development. It provides the latest terminology and a variety of fresh coaching examples drawn from the authors' first-hand experiences with thousands of international coaching trainees and clients. The power-packed on-line Coach's Toolkit has been expanded to include more than 35 exercises, questionnaires, checklists to make these proven principles and techniques accessible and practical. Full of thoughtful exercises, relevant examples and concrete advice, this text is clear, direct, easy to read, and inspiring. The only book life coaches, business coaches and health coaches will ever need to build stronger relationships and healthier communication., The book that changed the field of professional coaching forever. The wait is over! This is the new 4th edition of the cultural and business phenomenon that helped launch the professional practice of coaching! "The bible of coaching guides ... No other book gives you the tools, the skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships." - Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People This extensively revised 4th edition of Co-Active Coaching now offers leaders, managers and other business professionals practical guidance for embracing coaching as a core competency to drive greater workplace engagement. The flexible Co-Active Coaching model showcased in the book has stood the test of time as a transformative communication process that co-workers and teammates, managers, teachers, and students can use to build strong and collaborative relationships. In this highly anticipated new edition, the authors capture their broader experience in applying the Co-Active approach to leadership and human development. The book reflects today's reality of how coaching has moved beyond its initial focus on life skills to become an integral aspect of successful leadership development. It provides the latest terminology and a variety of fresh coaching examples drawn from the authors' first-hand experiences with thousands of international coaching trainees and clients. The power-packed on-line Coach's Toolkit has been expanded to include more than 35 exercises, questionnaires, checklists to make these proven principles and techniques accessible and practical. Full of thoughtful exercises, relevant examples and concrete advice, this text is clear, direct, easy to read, and inspiring. The only book life coaches, business coaches and health coaches will ever need to build stronger relationships and healthier communication.