First Steps in Coaching

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-4462-7243-5
Verlag: SAGE Publications Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 192 Seiten, Format (B × H): 230 mm x 185 mm, Gewicht: 334 g

First Steps in Coaching is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching.

The book's structure follows the reader's progression from novice to professional coach, making it an indispensable companion every step of the way. Part one, Learning to Walk, sets out the basics of coaching and considers the key skills of listening, questioning and playing back. Part two, Learning to Run, explores a variety of practical and ethical issues, and looks at coaching as a line manager and coaching a team. Part three, Learning to Dance, examines more advanced topics such as the coach's use of the self and the nature of the coach-client relationship.

The book:

- Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout

- Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author's practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching

- Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader's learning

- Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences

First Steps in Coaching is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skilfully, ethically and effectively.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Thomson, Bob

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Coaching, Training, Supervision
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Coaching, Training, Supervision
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Coaching, Training, Supervision

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PREFACE
PART ONE: LEARNING TO WALK: THE BASICS OF COACHING
Learning to Coach
What is Coaching?
Directive and Non-directive Coaching
Listening to Understand
Questioning
Playing Back
PART TWO: LEARNING TO RUN: DEVELOPING YOUR PRACTICE
Contracting
Practical Issues
Ethical Issues in Coaching
Tools You Might Use in Coaching
Feedback and Psychometric Instruments
Coaching as a Line Manager
Coaching a Team
PART THREE: LEARNING TO DANCE: MORE ADVANCED STEPS
Cognitive and Cognitive Behavioural Approaches to Coaching
Other Approaches to Coaching
Supporting Confidence and Motivation
Coaching as a Relationship
The Inner Game of Coaching
The Use of Self in Coaching
Establishing Yourself as a Professional Coach