Behavioral Coaching [Paperback]

Suzanne Skiffington (Author), Perry Zeus (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 30, 2003

The first published book to detail a model of behavioural coaching and how to apply it.

Behavioral Coaching is a universal and scientific model, resulting in validated, measurable, sustained learning and change in individuals and organisations.

Both of the authors are leaders in their fields. Their books sell well internationally and they have an established reputation as coaching authorities.

This book follows on from the first two books; The Complete Guide to Coaching at Workwas a general introduction to definitions and applications of coaching.

Behavioral Coaching provides a model of practice for the coaching applications in The Complete Guide to Coaching at Work and the tools and techniques described inThe Coaching at Work Toolkit. This book presents a coherent definition and model of behavioural coaching based upon scientific, validated behavioural principles.

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About the Author

Suzanne Skiffington is a trained clinical psychologist and business coach.

Perry Zeus has been an executive corporate coach, management consultant and management trainer for more than 15 years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 225 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia; 1 edition (August 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0074713280
• ISBN-13: 978-0074713280
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #329,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A welcomed and timely reference..., January 27, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Behavioral Coaching (Paperback)

This exciting, new book marks a new stage in the maturation of the coaching industry and presents a coherent definition and model of behavioural coaching based upon scientific, validated behavioural principles. It provides structured models and strategies for bringing about durable and measurable change in individuals and organizations. Both authors are respected leaders in their fields and have an established reputation as coaching authorities. The authors are also founders of the internationally renowned Behavioral Coaching Institute. The institute is the global leader in the development and supply of world-best practice coaching technology and has trained and certified over 800 coaches working with organizations around the world.

Dr. Skiffington's coaching books have become industry standard materials throughout the global coaching community and make valuable reference resources for any coaching program.

Today, more and more professional coaches are moving away from reliance on simplistic and mechanical proprietary coaching systems taught by the many commercial coach training schools and are seeking to work with theoretically grounded and empirically validated approaches.

This text book is a detailed and well-crafted exposition of the behavioural science of executive, workplace and personal coaching -technical enough to satisfy the theorists but accessible to those without a background in the behavioural sciences. Authors Dr Skiffington and Zeus present an integrated model of evidence-based coaching which draws on adult learning principles, psychology, management and leadership literature and have integrated it with their considerable experience and research. Some of the key features of the text include: coaching as personal development; learning and behavioral change; the practice of behavioral coaching; client-centered coaching for internal/external coaches; and how behavioral coaching is being used today.

This work makes a significant contribution to establishing coaching as a well-grounded cross-disciplinary means of facilitating human and organisational change. Readership: It is a must-have for current and potential coaches, trainers, HRM personnel, consultants, management generally, academics, small business proprietors, students, professionals and even sports coaches etc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know, February 6, 2009

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C. Jensen "book guru" (Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Behavioral Coaching (Paperback)

This is an extensive read on Behavioral Coaching - at little scientific and lots of verbage, but if you're experienced in adult learning, levels of evaluation, behavioral styles, emotional intelligence and about to embark on a journey of implementing behavorial coaching in your organization this is a must read book!

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Behavioral Coaching text book, May 9, 2007

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Andy (UY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Behavioral Coaching (Paperback)

Excelent for understanding the basics of this rather new field of expertise.