How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond

by Bob Thomson

Overview

How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching.

This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings.

The book:

• Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout
• Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author's practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching
• Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader's learning
• Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences

How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781526484789
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/14/2020
Edition description:	Second Edition (Updated Edition)
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	7.32(w) x 9.13(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bob Thomson is Professor at Warwick Business School, and is an EMCC accredited coach and supervisor.

Table of Contents

List of figures, tables and templates vii

About the author ix

Author's note x

Preface xi

Online resources xiv

Part 1 Learning the Basics 1

1 What is coaching? 3

2 Directive and non-directive coaching 11

3 Listening to understand 25

4 Questioning 37

5 Playing back 48

6 Learning how to coach 58

Part 2 Developing Your Practice 67

7 Contracting 69

8 Practical issues 77

9 Ethical issues in coaching 86

10 Tools you might use in coaching 94

11 Feedback and psychometric instruments 105

12 Coaching as a relationship 114

13 The use of self in coaching 126

14 The inner game of coaching 139

Part 3 Extending Your Approach 147

15 Cognitive and cognitive behavioural approaches to coaching 149

16 Other approaches to coaching 164

17 Supporting confidence and motivation 180

18 Coaching as a line manager 194

19 Coaching a team 206

20 Coaching across cultures 220

21 Coaching supervision 233

22 Continuing your development journey 246

Bibliography 255

Index 259