Introduction to Coaching

Dexter, Graham; Dexter, Janice; Irving, Judy

ISBN 10: 1849202982 / ISBN 13: 9781849202985

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Coaching
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849202982
• ISBN 13: 9781849202985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

About this title

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 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.