Synopses & Reviews
Praise for the first edition:
As interest in coaching grows, I think Flaherty's book will come to stand out as a definitive work. - Peter M. Senge
Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others proposes rigorous methods of practice and self-observation in a relationship of mutual trust, respect and freedom of expression. It will probe you to rethink and possibly undo how you relate to your clients, your partner, your staff, your friends, and how you produce long-term excellent performance in yourself.
This 2nd edition includes new chapters on working with the body and what to do when we find ourselves stuck in our coaching efforts. These chapters, have been included to expand the coaches repertory and readiness to step into wider areas of engagement with clients. As with the previous edition these chapters have annotated bibliographies at their conclusion that will assist the reader in continuing their study. The appendix also has expanded list of self-observation exercises and practices as well as additional material that can be used in assessment.
This book will act as a learning guide for new coaches and master coaches who want to challenge their methods of partnering with clients. It is also applicable to managers intending to include coaching in their developmental roles with team members.
The author has led workshops in coaching, communication, leadership, and project management for more than 12,000 people. These have included participants from many Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, FMC, Chrysler, Ernst & Young, Cargill, Levi Strauss and Coopers & Lybrand.
*New edition of a classic in the field of coaching-- 1st edition sold over 27,000 copies
*Presents the fundamentals of coaching and offers practical ways to implement coaching programs in any organization
*Revised and updated including new material on latest approaches, the effect of technology and other developments in the field
Synopsis
James Flaherty, founder of New Ventures West and co-founder of Integral Leadership, designs coaching courses and leads classes throughout North America, South Africa and Europe. He has coached top executives at many Fortune 500 companies and is a highly sought after speaker at meetings and conferences. Over the past two decades, James has led coaching and leadership courses involving thousands of people. His innovative approach to coaching, known as Integral Coaching, integrates recent discoveries in linguistics, developmental psychology, twentieth-century philosophy and biology into a widely-acclaimed, practical method of self-improvement and personnel development.
Table of Contents
The Foundation for Coaching? -- Basic Principles? -- The Flow of Coaching? -- The Coaching Relationship? -- Openings? -- Assessment Models? -- Body -- Enrollment -- Coaching Conversations -- Stuck -- Track Two: Working with Ourselves?