Coaching The Crosswind
Practical answers to the questions coaches ask
Published on 23. May 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-915483-54-6 (ISBN)
Description
As a coach, where can you find answers to the questions you really want to ask?
Drawing on over 20 years of professional coaching and tapping into her experience as a coaching supervisor, Jane Harders offers solutions to the common questions and everyday dilemmas faced by coaches.
Packed with practical advice, expert knowledge and a host of tried and tested techniques, it's an easy to use, invaluable resource for both novice and seasoned coaches alike.
The two-part structure distinguishes between the issues encountered at conversational level, and those related to the wider coaching relationship and assignment, answering questions such as:
What if I can't think of a question?
How can I manage the pace and flow of a coaching conversation?
How do I avoid giving advice?
What should I cover in a contracting conversation?
Whether you're looking to hone the fundamentals, or refine your coaching practises, keep this essential resource alongside you to help deal with the inevitable sticky moments and challenging crosswinds that all coaches encounter.
Drawing on over 20 years of professional coaching and tapping into her experience as a coaching supervisor, Jane Harders offers solutions to the common questions and everyday dilemmas faced by coaches.
Packed with practical advice, expert knowledge and a host of tried and tested techniques, it's an easy to use, invaluable resource for both novice and seasoned coaches alike.
The two-part structure distinguishes between the issues encountered at conversational level, and those related to the wider coaching relationship and assignment, answering questions such as:
What if I can't think of a question?
How can I manage the pace and flow of a coaching conversation?
How do I avoid giving advice?
What should I cover in a contracting conversation?
Whether you're looking to hone the fundamentals, or refine your coaching practises, keep this essential resource alongside you to help deal with the inevitable sticky moments and challenging crosswinds that all coaches encounter.
Reviews / Votes
'Crafted by a masterful coach, this is a superb resource for coaches at any stage of their coaching journey.' - Dr Christian van Niewerburgh 'Excellent! A dip-in guide that answers the FAQs which emerge for coaches... packed with tried and tested tips and techniques. A must-have for every coach's bookshelf' - Gaynor Lewis, MSc, FIoL, The Institute of LeadershipMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
323 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915483-54-6 (9781915483546)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jane Harders is an executive coach with more than 20 years hands-on experience. As well as working with her own clients, she founded Portfolio, which specialises in training professional coaches (through ILM qualifications) and developing coaching skills for leaders/ a recognisable coaching culture. Jane supports a number of internal coaching and mentoring programs for major global organisations.