Teach Yourself
2 total works
From executive mentoring to life coaching, more and more people are turning to and/or training as coaches.
Confident 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.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One and five minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of coaching.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Present with Impact and Confidence: Teach Yourself
by Amanda Vickers and Steve Bavister
This book will appeal to the vast number of people who find presenting difficult or frightening because they have not had the proper coaching. By virtue of its logical structure, all-encompassing content and clear but engaging writing it will take the terror out of presenting on any occasion.
Not only does it teach you how to present with impact and confidence in a business context it will also guide you through the everyday challenges of communicating in every way, from speaking at weddings to impromptu speaking in an informal setting. Everything in life is a presentation and this book shows you how to overcome nerves and anxiety to bring the 'wow' factor to your presentation.
As companies increasingly regard public speaking as an essential management skill, the demand for books that offer sensible, practical advice will continue to grow. As a readable, stimulating title full of knowledge that can be put into use straight away, Present with Impact and Confidence will have popular and enduring appeal.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of presenting.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.