An Introduction to Coaching

Graham Dexter, Judy Irving, Janice Dexter

ISBN 10: 1849202990 / ISBN 13: 9781849202992

Editore: Sage Publications Ltd, GB, 2010

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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: ofoundations of coachingo coaching processes othe range of coaching models, skills, attitudes and methodsothe psychological underpinnings to the main theoretical approaches to coaching, e.g. cognitive, TA, NLPodifferent applications of coaching e.g in life-, executive- , or career-coachingokey professional issues such as ethics, evidence-based practice and contracts.ohow 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 and mentoring courses.

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Dati bibliografici

• Titolo: An Introduction to Coaching
• Editore: Sage Publications Ltd, GB
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1849202990
• ISBN 13: 9781849202992
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Peso: 360 grammi

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Riassunto

An Introduction to Coaching offers a uniquely practical introduction to the field of coaching for developing practitioners. Using a rich array of examples from both life and business coaching, the book covers:

• foundations of coaching

• coaching processes

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

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

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

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

• 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 for all coaching and mentoring courses.

Informazioni sull?autore

Drs Janice and Graham Dexter are independent coaching practitioners and trainers, specialising in health, life and business transitions coaching. They are authors and tutors of the MSc in Personal and Corporate Coaching at the University of Hull.
Judy Irving was for many years Lecturer in Psychology & Counselling at the University of Hull, and pioneered the inclusion of the Coaching Course. She recently retired and retains a small practice in coaching, writing and supervision.