Coaching Psychology

The Psychology of Coaching, Mentoring, and Learning addresses the psychological principles upon which coaching and mentoring is based, and integrates them in a universal framework for the theory and practice of individual and organizational development. The second edition is updated with the latest research, taking into account the increasing importance of positive psychology and its role in coaching and mentoring with an emphasis on strength, growth, and development. Combining high-level theory with practical applications and case studies, this is an invaluable resource for coaches, mentors, trainers, psychologists, executives, managers, and students.

Discover proven strategies for applying positive psychology within your coaching practice Written by Robert Biswas-Diener, a respected researcher, psychologist, life and organizational coach, and expert in positive psychology, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching presents a wide range of practical interventions and tools you can put to use right away in your coaching practice. Each intervention is clearly outlined and, where appropriate, illustrated by case studies from organizational and life coaching. Providing unique assessments that can be used to evaluate client resources and goals, this practical guide introduces tools unique to this book that every professional can use in their practice, including: Findings from new research on goal commitment strategies, motivation, growth-mindset theory, and goal revision A decision tree for working specifically with Snyder's Hope Theory in the coaching context An easy-to-use assessment of «positive diagnosis,» which measures client strengths, values, positive orientation toward the future, and satisfaction Measures of self-esteem, optimism, happiness, personal strengths, motivation, and creativity Guidance for leading clients through organizational and common life transitions including layoffs, leadership changes, university graduation, middle age, and retirement Filled with reflective exercises for use in your own personal and professional development, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching also includes guidance and recommendations for marketing a positive psychology coaching practice.

Discover proven strategies for applying positive psychology within your coaching practice Written by Robert Biswas-Diener, a respected researcher, psychologist, life and organizational coach, and expert in positive psychology, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching presents a wide range of practical interventions and tools you can put to use right away in your coaching practice. Each intervention is clearly outlined and, where appropriate, illustrated by case studies from organizational and life coaching. Providing unique assessments that can be used to evaluate client resources and goals, this practical guide introduces tools unique to this book that every professional can use in their practice, including: Findings from new research on goal commitment strategies, motivation, growth-mindset theory, and goal revision A decision tree for working specifically with Snyder's Hope Theory in the coaching context An easy-to-use assessment of «positive diagnosis,» which measures client strengths, values, positive orientation toward the future, and satisfaction Measures of self-esteem, optimism, happiness, personal strengths, motivation, and creativity Guidance for leading clients through organizational and common life transitions including layoffs, leadership changes, university graduation, middle age, and retirement Filled with reflective exercises for use in your own personal and professional development, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching also includes guidance and recommendations for marketing a positive psychology coaching practice.

A state-of-the-art reference, drawing on key contemporary research to provide an in-depth, international, and competencies-based approach to the psychology of coaching and mentoring. Puts cutting-edge evidence at the fingertips of organizational psychology practitioners who need it most, but who do not always have the time or resources to keep up with scholarly research Thematic chapters cover theoretical models, efficacy, ethics, training, the influence of emerging fields such as neuroscience and mindfulness, virtual coaching and mentoring and more Contributors include Anthony Grant, David Clutterbuck, Susan David, Robert Garvey, Stephen Palmer, Reinhard Stelter, Robert Lee, David Lane, Tatiana Bachkirova and Carol Kauffman With a Foreword by Sir John Whitmore

Executive Coaching is a “consumer’s guide” for HR professionals and executives who want to be good clients and savvy consumers of coaching services. Step by step, the book defines what coaching is, who uses it, when, and why. In this comprehensive resource the authors outline the entire coaching process, include key points on the readiness for coaching, and clients’ first-hand accounts of their coaching experiences. Valerio and Lee describe the roles of the HR professional, the client, the boss, and the coach and how all work together in order to achieve a successful coaching engagement.

Appreciative Coaching describes an approach to coaching that is rooted in Appreciative Inquiry. At its core the Appreciative Coaching method shows individuals how to tap into (or rediscover) their own sense of wonder and excitement about their present life and future possibilities. Rather than focusing on individuals in limited or problem-oriented ways, Appreciate Coaching guides clients through four stages—Discovery, Dream, Design, and Destiny—that inspire them to an appreciative and empowering view of themselves and their future.

Ein Amerikaner und eine Deutsche sehen von Deutschland ausgehend die Kernzelle f?r eine neue Gesellschaftsepoche f?r Europa pulsieren! L?ngst ist die Wirtschaft der Markt einer Weltgesellschaft geworden, wir aber bewegen uns immer noch in den engen Behausungen unserer nationalstaatlichen Grenzen. Deutschland ist eine Weltmacht und verh?lt sich wie ein ?ngstlicher kleiner Junge, der nichts mehr f?rchtet als den Blauen Brief aus Br?ssel. Leute ohne Arbeit sitzen zuhause, schauen fern und warten auf den «Ruck», die «Wende», den «Wechsel», von dem die Politiker sprechen. Dass dieser Ruck von uns selbst kommen muss, werden diese nicht auszusprechen wagen. Wer aber die Globalisierung nicht verpassen will, muss den Rahmen schaffen, in dem man Karrieren und Unternehmen bef?rdern kann. Und daf?r muss man sich ?berlegen, f?r welchen Job man gerne um neun Uhr morgens vor der T?r ist. Die moderne Wirtschaft ist vom Nationalstaat unabh?ngig, ob man will oder nicht: "Heute tragen Beobachtungen und ?berlegungen vieler Disziplinen zu der Einsicht bei, dass die Steuerung komplexer Gesellschaftssysteme nicht der Politik ?berlassen werden kann. (.) Es nimmt die Einsicht zu, dass Steuerung im Wesentlichen als Selbststeuerung konzipiert sein muss" (Wilke 2001:42). Deutschland befindet sich auf genau diesem Weg: von der Angestelltenkultur und staatlich reguliertem Arbeitsmarkt zur selbst bestimmten Wirtschaft – und zu selbst bestimmenden Akteueren – hin zu Innovation und Unternehmertum. Deshalb muss man sich vom tradierten deutschen Glauben auf eine Ver?nderung «von oben» schleunigst l?sen. Dabei m?ssen sich sowohl Individuen als auch Unternehmen zum Teil umstrukturieren. Wer auf das Anziehen der n?chsten Konjunktur wartet, um dann zu handeln, hat nicht verstanden. Die Konjunktur zieht nur dann an, wenn man jetzt handelt. Mit diesem Standardwerk werden wache Menschen ermutigt, die ?rmel hochzukrempeln und die Wende selber einzuleiten!

Coaching Leaders is written for coaches who are in the challenging position of working with leaders and helping them excel as the top executives and managers in their organizations. The book is filled with illustrative examples from Daniel White’s practice as a successful executive coach. His clients’ stories reveal the human drama of becoming a leader and explore the courageous and fascinating accomplishments these individuals have achieved in order to grow professionally. These stories also clearly show how a skilled coach adjusts to meet an individual client’s personality and targeted challenge. Coaching Leaders includes a wide variety of effective coaching concepts and the information needed to guide leaders and help them maintain the motivation to change; battle anxiety, fear, and resistance; and achieve emotional intelligence.

Understand all the aspects of becoming an executive coach, from acquiring training to marketing your practice, with Executive Coaching: Building and Managing Your Professional Practice. Hands-on information on topics like acquiring the right training and making the transition from other fields is written in an accessible manner by a successful and experienced coach. Whether you’re a novice or an established coach looking to expand your practice, you will benefit from the step-by-step plan for setting up and operating a lucrative executive coaching practice.

When the first edition of Masterful Coaching was published, it quickly became the standard resource for anyone who was a coach, considering becoming a coach, or curious about being an extraordinary coach. In this completely revised third edition of his groundbreaking book, Hargrove presents his profound insights into the journey to of becoming a masterful coach along with guiding ideas, tools, and methods.