Title:
The philosophy and practice of coaching : insights and issues for a new era
Author:
Drake, David B.
ISBN:
9780470987216
Publication Information:
SanFrancisco CA : Jossey-Bass, c2008.
Physical Description:
xxiv, 353 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Foreword / Stephen Palmer -- Introduction / Diane Brennan, Kim Gortz and David B. Drake -- Pt. I. Foundations for Coaching -- Ch. 1. The Life Coach Operating System: Its Foundations in Psychology / Patrick Williams -- Ch. 2. Coach Sell-Management: The Foundation of Coaching Effectiveness / Travis Kemp -- Ch. 3. Thrice Upon a Time: Narrative Structure and Psychology as a Platform for Coaching / David B. Drake -- Ch. 4. Does it Matter What the Coach Thinks? - A New Foundation for Professional Development / Peter Jackson -- Ch. 5. Connecting the Dots: Coaching Research - Past, Present and Future / Francine Campone -- Reflections on Foundations for Coaching / David B. Drake -- Pt. II. Applications of Coaching -- Ch. 6. An Appreciative Inquiry Coaching Approach to Developing Mental Toughness / Sandy Gordon -- Ch. 7. Focus on Cultural Elements in Coaching: Experiences from China and Other Countries / Charles Hamrick -- Ch. 8. Coaching and Workplace Stress / Kristina Gyllensten -- Ch. 9. Coaching for Wisdom: Enabling Wise Decisions / Peter Webb -- Ch. 10. Coaching the Human Spirit / Peter J. Reding and Marcia Collins -- Ch. 11. Achieving Tangible Results: The Development of a Coaching Model / Sabine Dembkowski and Fiona Eldridge -- Reflections on Applications of Coaching / David B. Drake -- Pt. III. Organizations and Coaching -- Ch. 12. Coaching the Team / David Clutterbuck -- Ch. 13. Leadership Coaching: The Impact on the Organization / Diane Brennan -- Ch. 14. Creating Corporate Coaching Cultures for Resiliency and Performance / Vicki Escude -- Ch. 15. Coaching and Leadership in the Six Cultures of Contemporary Organizations / William Bergquist and Vikki G. Brock -- Ch. 16. Coaching, Lean Processes, and the Concept of Flow / Kim Gortz -- Ch. 17. Taking Coaching to the Next Level: Critical Insights from ROI Evaluations / Merrill C. Anderson -- Reflections on Organizations and Coaching / David B. Drake -- Conclusion / David R. Drake.
Abstract:
"As coaching continues to grow, there is a need for a deeper conversation about its current state and its future directions. This book makes an important contribution to this conversation in provocative yet grounded ways. Our authors are internationally recognized coaches, educators, researchers and writers. The book offers you a unique opportunity to look inside their minds and practices as a guide to reflect on and advance your own work."--BOOK JACKET.
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