
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond
Bob Thomson(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 20. February 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-1-5264-8478-9 (ISBN)
Description
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching. This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings.
The book:
Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout
Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author's practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching
Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader's learning
Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences
How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively.
The book:
Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout
Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author's practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching
Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader's learning
Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences
How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
528 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5264-8478-9 (9781526484789)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Book
02/2020
2nd Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€130.60
Shipment within 15-20 days

Bob Thomson
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond
E-Book
02/2020
2nd Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€59.99
Available for download
Previous edition

Bob Thomson
First Steps in Coaching
Book
12/2013
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Ltd
€53.41
Article exhausted; check for reprint
Person
Professor Bob Thomson leads the full time MBA module, LeadershipPlus, and the distance learning MBA module, Coaching in Practice. He is a Senior Tutor for final year undergraduates at WBS, and a Personal Tutor for the WBS Foundation Year programme.
Content
PART ONE: LEARNING THE BASICS
1. What is coaching?
2. Directive and non-directive coaching
3. Listening to understand
4. Questioning
5. Playing back
6. Learning how to coach
PART TWO: DEVELOPING YOUR PRACTICE
7. Contracting
8. Practical issues
9. Ethical issues in coaching
10. Tools you might use in coaching
11. Feedback and psychometric instruments
12. Coaching as a relationship
13. The use of self in coaching
14. The inner game of coaching
PART THREE: EXTENDING YOUR APPROACH
15. Cognitive and cognitive behavioural approaches to coaching
16. Other approaches to coaching
17. Supporting confidence and motivation
18. Coaching as a line manager
19. Coaching a team
20. Coaching across cultures
21. Coaching supervision
22. Continuing your development journey
1. What is coaching?
2. Directive and non-directive coaching
3. Listening to understand
4. Questioning
5. Playing back
6. Learning how to coach
PART TWO: DEVELOPING YOUR PRACTICE
7. Contracting
8. Practical issues
9. Ethical issues in coaching
10. Tools you might use in coaching
11. Feedback and psychometric instruments
12. Coaching as a relationship
13. The use of self in coaching
14. The inner game of coaching
PART THREE: EXTENDING YOUR APPROACH
15. Cognitive and cognitive behavioural approaches to coaching
16. Other approaches to coaching
17. Supporting confidence and motivation
18. Coaching as a line manager
19. Coaching a team
20. Coaching across cultures
21. Coaching supervision
22. Continuing your development journey