From executive mentoring to life coaching, more and more people are turning to and/or training as coaches. Teach Yourself Coaching covers the principles, theories and practices of this crucial skill. It covers the fundamentals for those looking for an introduction to the subject, and also offers practice and extension for people with some existing coaching experience, whether they work inside a company or in a freelance capacity, in life coaching or executive coaching, or are managers wishing to coach their in-house teams more effectively. The chapters each begin with a clear statement of goals and objectives, then break each topic into manageable chunks, allowing the reader to dip into sections of particular interest when needed. Areas covered include: - The various stages of coaching - Fundamental models, theories and concepts - Interventions: championing, requesting and challenging - Timing, scheduling and duration - Practical hints and tips for dealing with challenging situations Sample coaching interactions are included to bring techniques to life, along with activities, case studies, anecdotes and diagrams.
- ISBN10 0340890002
- ISBN13 9780340890004
- Publish Date 30 September 2005
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 27 November 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher John Murray Press
- Imprint Teach Yourself
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 192
- Language English