Coaching Manual: The Definitive Guide to the Process, Principles & Skills of Personal Coaching [Paperback]

Julie Starr (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 24, 2009

The Coaching Manual is the most current, comprehensive, practical, best-illustrated coaching source I have ever seen. It compellingly teaches the mindset of keeping the responsibility on the coachee combined with a powerful, realistic skillset." Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Are you a good listener? A perceptive observer? Or perhaps you know instinctively when something isn't right'? We are all born with some coaching ability and the key to becoming a great coach is knowing what your strengths are and building on these. The Coaching Manual will help you do precisely this. Starting from where you are now, you'll find all the powerful tools, techniques and guidance you need to take you to where you want to be. Both a complete learning experience and an instant source of fresh insight and tips, the manual is your definitive reference throughout your coaching career. In this edition, you'll find: * The principles, values and beliefs of a good coach * Becoming a coach - key questions and considerations to help take your coaching forward * How to plan a coaching assignment * The Coaching Path' a simple structure for an effective coaching conversation * How a less directive style can produce dramatically different results * What the barriers to a good coaching conversation are and how you can avoid them * Emotional Maturity - how is it both a requirement of you and an improvement you might encourage in others? The Coaching Manual is the foundation resource for coaches everywhere.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"In a Knowledge Worker age, coaching is mainstreamed. The Coaching Manual is the most current, comprehensive, practical, best-illustrated coaching source I have ever seen. It compellingly teaches the mindset of keeping the responsibility on the coachee combined with a powerful, realistic skillset". Dr. Stephen R. Covey, 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' "I really value this book. I found it to be written with wisdom and integrity and full of practical sound advice and guidelines. There are many books on coaching and if you have to choose I would say go for this one. It is comprehensive but above all easy to read and use and written by someone who walks the talk." Sue Knight, Author of 'NLP at Work' "It's unlikely that there's a better book for coaches on the market. Julie Starr is so obviously a people person because her passions for your personal fulfilment shines through and you can't help but want to become a better coach just to please her!" Anglo American Books, 03/03. "It's wonderfully supportive in tone. At times Starr's advice becomes almost Zen-like. Overall, this is a powerfully written book by a self-confident author who is passionate not only about coaching, but also about providing a service with integrity. It is rare for the personality of a writer to come through so strongly in a non-fiction text" People Management, Dec 2002 It offers new insights and fresh ideas to the established coach and an easy to follow, step-by-step approach for the beginner." Overall Rating ***** (Max 5 stars each for categories of Useful, Well Written, Practical, Inspirational, Value for money), Personnel Today, Feb 2003 "A wealth of information and practical exercises to improve the skills of any coach" UK College of Life Coaching, Jan 2003 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Are you a good listener? A perceptive observer? Or perhaps you know instinctively when something isn’t ‘right’?

 

We are all born with some coaching ability and the key to becoming a great coach is knowing what your strengths are and building on these.

 

The Coaching Manual will help you do precisely this. Starting from where you are now, you’ll find all the powerful tools, techniques and guidance you need to take you to where you want to be. Both a complete learning experience and an instant source of fresh insight and tips, the manual is your definitive reference throughout your coaching career.

 

“The Coaching Manual is the most current, comprehensive, practical, best-illustrated coaching source I have ever seen. It compellingly teaches the mindset of keeping the responsibility on the coachee combined with a powerful, realistic skillset.”

 

Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: FT Press; 2 edition (January 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0273713523
• ISBN-13: 978-0273713524
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,187,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, practical, excellent - made a real difference to me, June 13, 2005

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This review is from: Coaching Manual: The Definitive Guide to the Process, Principles & Skills of Personal Coaching (Paperback)

This book is recommended by Stephen Covey - I'm not surprised. It's written in a simple style, yet covers both basic and advanced coaching skills. Things like beliefs and values of a coach, postures on a conversation, as well as the foundation skills such as deep listening and purpose based questioning. I particularly like the simple exercises you can do in everyday life - they really helped me to dramatically improve my coaching ability and confidence.

I think this book is great!

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Another great coaching book!!, November 20, 2005

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Z. Shepherd "Private Investigator" (Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coaching Manual: The Definitive Guide to the Process, Principles & Skills of Personal Coaching (Paperback)

This book is awesome! It should have been titled "The Training Manual" I've bought several books on the subject of personal coaching, and I have to admit, I wish I had found this one first. Everything is outlined in an easy to read and interesting format. This book is actually the only coaching manual one would need. I purchased this book along with "The Life Coaching Handbook" and the two totally compliment one another. This author really touches every aspect of 'Personal Coaching' without all the unneccessary "fluff" that most manuals give you. This author is definately in touch with the practice of Professional Coaching.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific book, July 30, 2006

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Harvey Frenkiel (Israel) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coaching Manual: The Definitive Guide to the Process, Principles & Skills of Personal Coaching (Paperback)

Thank you Julie for writing such a valuable and insightful book. This is super solid grounding for a prospective coach. It is written out of obvious expertise and with compassion and respect for coach and coachee.

The book is very well organized and includes numerous tips and exercises. An added bonus is the book's attractive format and art.

My only criticism (very minor) is reserved for the proofreader. A few typos and ommissions crept into the text, however they don't interfere with the smooth read and the valuable subject matter. Very highly recommended.