How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond
eBook - ePub

How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond

  1. 280 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond

About this book

How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching.

This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings.

The book:

  • Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout
  • Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author?s practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching
  • Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader?s learning
  • Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences

How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively.

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Yes, you can access How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond by Bob Thomson,Author in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Business & Mentoring & Coaching. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Contents
  7. Illustration List
  8. About the author
  9. Author’s note
  10. Preface
  11. Illustration List
  12. Part One: Learning the Basics
  13. 1 What is coaching?
  14. 2 Directive And Non-Directive Coaching
  15. 3 Listening To Understand
  16. 4 Questioning
  17. 5 Playing Back
  18. 6 Learning How To Coach
  19. Part Two: Developing Your Practice
  20. 7 Contracting
  21. 8 Practical Issues
  22. 9 Ethical Issues In Coaching
  23. 10 Tools You Might Use In Coaching
  24. 11 Feedback And Psychometric Instruments
  25. 12 Coaching As A Relationship
  26. 13 The Use Of Self In Coaching
  27. 14 The Inner Game Of Coaching
  28. Part Three: Learning the Basics
  29. 15 Cognitive And Cognitive Behavioural Approaches To Coaching
  30. 16 Other Approaches To Coaching
  31. 17 Supporting Confidence And Motivation
  32. 18 Coaching As A Line Manager
  33. 19 Coaching A Team
  34. 20 Coaching Across Cultures
  35. 21 Coaching Supervision
  36. 22 Continuing Your Development Journey
  37. Bibliography
  38. Index