An Introduction to Coaching

by Dr Janice Dexter (Author), Graham Dexter (Author), JudyIrving (Author)

• New

  Hardcover
  2010

  $120.11

  As proven SAGE authors, Janice and Graham Dexter's distinct approach to blending theory and practice will make this book an essential read for developing practitioners getting to grips with the coaching field.

• New

  Paperback
  2010

  $39.14

  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:

  o foundations of coaching

  o coaching processes

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

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

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

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

  o 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 on all coaching & mentoring courses.