An Introduction to Coaching - Softcover

Janice Dexter; Graham Dexter; Judy Irving

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1849202990 ISBN 13: 9781849202992

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

This is an excellent, no-nonsense introduction to the field of coaching for developing practitioners. Using a rich array of examples from both life and business coaching, the book covers:

o foundations of coaching

o coaching processes

o the range of coaching models, skills, attitudes and methods

o the psychological underpinnings to the main theoretical approaches to coaching, e.g. cognitive, TA, NLP

o different applications of coaching e.g in life-, executive- , or career-coaching

o key professional issues such as ethics, evidence-based practice and contracts.

o how to present and market your coaching identity and skills.

Blending theory and practice, with examples and exercises, the book is aimed at professionals from a range of backgrounds, whether therapeutic, educational or business in orientation, who want to expand and transfer their skills to the coaching profession. It is essential reading on all coaching & mentoring courses.

About this title

About the Author

Janice Russell is a freelance trainer and researcher in counselling and supervision. She is an Associate Tutor at the University of Durham and has undertaken extensive work in issues of sexuality and sexual abuse.

From the Back Cover

As proven SAGE authors, Janice and Graham Dexter's distinct approach to blending theory and practice will make this book an essential read for developing practitioners getting to grips with the coaching field.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849202990
• ISBN 13: 9781849202992
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208