Coaching Skills: A Handbook: Second Edition

What is coaching? How is it different from therapy or counselling? What techniques does an effective coach use? The first edition of this book was described by many training organisations as 'The Coach's Bible?' - and the second edition is no exception. It offers friendly, accessible and practical advice, which any coach can adapt to their own work. The book is brought to life using case studies and examples, helping readers to acquire the skills that are essential for becoming an outstanding coach. The new edition has been revised and updated throughout and contains: * A more extensive treatment of the blocks and barriers to change in clients: a new chapter on 'Coaching and Change'; new coverage on goal-setting; an extended treatment on the nature of the coach-client relationship; further advice on assessing what a client really needs; further reflections and advice on the psychology of what makes the client-coach relationship work. "Coaching Skills: A Handbook" is essential reading for executive and life coaches, as well as managers who want to learn how to adapt coaching as an approach to leadership.