The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching: Insights and Issues for a New Era (Hardcover)

~ David B. Drake (Editor), Diane Brennan (Editor), Kim Gørtz (Editor)
Key Phrases: taking coaching, leadership coaching, developing mental toughness, New York, Human Spirit, San Francisco (more...)

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The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching will help to advance the global conversation about the future of coaching. The book is organized into three key sections: Foundations for Coaching, Applications of Coaching, and Organizations and Coaching, and the focus is on enabling the reader to astutely link theory and practice.

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As coaching continues to grow, there is a need for a deeper conversation about its current state and its future directions. This book makes an important contribution to this conversation in provocative yet grounded ways. Our authors are internationally recognized coaches, educators, researchers and writers. the book offers you a unique opportunity to look inside their minds and practices as a guide to reflect on and advance your own work.

Check out our website at www.practiceofcoaching.com interviews and discussions with the authors.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 378 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (June 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470987219
• ISBN-13: 978-0470987216
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #549,852 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sandy Carter , March 11, 2009

By	S. Carter - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As an executive coach who works with organizations in leadership development, I was eager to read this book. I reviewed Diane Brennan's chapter on Leadership Coaching: The Impact on the Organization, and took away several new insights. Brennan's intention was to explore the value of coaching for both the leader and the organization. She accomplishes this by introducing academic rigor to the coaching process, using case study material which is analyzed and linked back to leadership theory.

Brennan's writing style is easy to follow and informative. Using a scholar-practitioner model, Brennan offers her readers a synthesis of critical and creative insights. She challenges the reader to approach the coaching experience with a mind-set for continuous learning and critical reflective practice. Brennan demonstrates how to ask the "tough questions" as they relate to both the client and the coach. Furthermore, Brennan points out the duality of learning that can occur in the coaching partnership when inward reflection is at the core of the experience.

In my opinion, Brennan achieved her purpose by presenting a systematic approach that allows the reader to easily follow her thinking process. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to learn more about coaching and leadership.

4.0 out of 5 stars A contribution to coaching, August 30, 2009

By	Diane Brennan (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a quote excerpted from a book review that appeared in "Coaching at Work" Magazine -
"This book adds to the growing body of rigorous coaching literature and is ideal for teaching the theoretical foundations of the field as well as opening up wider discourse on topics we will likely be discussing as coaching evolves." - reviewed by Suzanne Doyle-Morris, Director of Doyle Morris Coaching & Development - [...]