On Becoming a Leadership Coach: A Holistic Approach to Coaching Excellence (Hardcover)

by Christine Wahl (Editor), Clarice Scriber (Editor), Beth Bloomfield (Editor)

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"On Becoming a Leadership Coach is a truly remarkable and accessible resource.  It vividly captures a wide array of insights, skills, perspectives and techniques for those interested in leadership coaching.  A deeply talented team of contributors has produced a unique compendium with enduring value." -- Bill Lindberg, President, The Ash Grove Group

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This book focuses on coaching leaders in the context of the organizational systems within which they lead, drawing on the curriculum of the Georgetown University Leadership Coaching Certificate Program, one of the premier coach training programs in the world and the only one with this particular focus.

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Product Details Hardcover: 244 pages Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (August 19, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0230606784 ISBN-13: 978-0230606784 Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #481,163 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan (August 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0230606784
• ISBN-13: 978-0230606784
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #481,163 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hits the Mark!, September 11, 2008

By	Leah Rampy, Ph.D. "Executive Coach and Leader... (McLean, VA) - See all my reviews

I've spent over a dozen years coaching hundreds of leaders so it was with some degree of apathy that I approached this book. Not only was I pleasantly surprised with the fluid and cohesive style - characteristics not so common to edited books - but the content was outstanding. This book serves as an excellent primer for those who are new to the field and offers relevant insights to the experienced professional.

Building on a wealth of experience, the authors begin Part 1 with four articles that focus on the theory and practices that are important to creating a great coaching relationship. They remind us that the real work begins with the coach her/himself. Part 2 explores the purposeful presence that is critical to productive coaching. In these eight articles, the authors explore the power of "story" and "breakdown," the role of emotions and the importance of somatics in the coaching process. The final section offers many specific models that these experienced coaches and teachers have used and prefected over the years.

As an experienced coach with a lot of training, I found few "totally new" ideas. One exception for me was "Coaching and Leading as Stewards for Sustainability" by Lloyd Raines, an article that challenged coaches to make a difference in our global future. Perhaps in their next book, the coaches of the Georgetown coaching program can lead by offering a path into unexplored territory. But as comprehensive approach to the theory and practice of leadership coaching, this book totally hits the mark. The packaging is awfully academic, but the content makes this book a must-read for coaching professionals.