The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching: A Developmental Approach

by Pamela McLean

Praise for The Completely Revised HANDBOOK OF COACHING “Pam McLean has written a jewel of a book. Its straightforward, easy-to-read style lays out an elegantly simple, effective, and agile coaching methodology. This will become a well-used (‘dog-eared,’ in the days before e-books) guidebook for both the new and the seasoned coach.”
― MARY BETH O’NEILL, author, Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart “A welcome and comprehensive update of the original Handbook , this theoretically grounded, yet highly practical book presents important integrative coaching models that deal with complex coaching issues in an easy-to-read way. This book will be of use to novices and experienced coaches alike.”
― ANTHONY M. GRANT Ph.D., coauthor, Evidence Based Coaching Handbook ; faculty, University of Sydney “I love this book. Pam McLean offers the most comprehensive and clear explanation of use of self―why it is important and where we need to focus our attention―that I have ever read. In addition, she describes the robust Hudson coaching methodology clearly with lots of examples and always links theory to practice.”
― RICK MAURER , author, Beyond the Wall of Resistance ; faculty, Gestalt Institute of Cleveland “The new Handbook of Coaching is intellectually satisfying and pragmatically rich, a tour-de-force grounded in a thorough exploration of adult development and coaching models. This major rework of Hudson’s classic offers practitioners extensive guidance on coach methodology, the system dynamics of change, and the crucial use of self. Leadership coaches at any level will find this an invaluable resource.”
― DOUG SILSBEE , author, Presence-Based Coaching “With an emphasis on thoroughly understanding one’s self as a coach and supporting one’s clients to understand themselves, as well as their contexts, Pam’s book is very resourceful both practically and conceptually. Her very current real-life examples are insightful and useful.”
― EDIE SEASHORE , M.A., author, Triple Impact Coaching

Genres: Professional Development, Business

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Pamela McLean, PhD, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hudson Institute of Coaching, a coaching firm providing a full suite of coaching services to organizations and preparing leaders to become coaches through a year-long coach certification program. McLean brings more than three decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, master coach, coach supervisor and contributor to the field of coaching. McLean regularly speaks on the topic of Use of Self as a Coach and Leader, and her previous books include The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching and LifeForward. Pamela lives in Santa Barbara and in her spare time enjoys experimenting in the kitchen!

Reviews

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Hudson model for coaching is a methodology that leverages the golden nuggets of existing research while creating a process and structure for a coach in a long-term engagement. The book outlines the entire methodology in great detail, and provides guidance for new coaches.

A particular area of interest for me is the concept of 'Self as Coach'. The use of self as an instrument in the work of coaching is critical and requires regular cultivation of the coach’s inner landscape. We want to understand our inner landscape to call forth the best, meet the challenges, and, above all, balance our positives and weaknesses in a way that makes each of us a balanced and unbiased presence for our clients and builds our capacity as coaches to deal with the widest possible range of challenges. A coach needs to continually study herself from the inside-out to identify strengths, rough edges, fears, and aspirations. The coach’s work on herself provides a deeper rapport and honoring of the challenges of a client given the coach has been down this road as well.

I'm currently enrolled in the Hudson Institute of Coaching's Coach Certification Program, and have had the opportunity to meet the author at a coaching clinic, and had her observe a coaching session. She's as articulate in person as she is on paper -- a true masterful coach.

[Jeff Lampson]

Inspiring and thorough. It is simply an impressive and awesome resource. This book really defined the "universe of coaching" for me and the resources are just so thorough and deep. This truly represents a gift to the coaching world from Frederic. I refer to it often and I hope that it is sustained through updates.

I would love to contribute to ongoing updates.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are so many books on coaching it is hard to know which one to pick up first and which one to move to next. This is a good early read as it provides high level knowledge on many coaching topics and environments. I wouldn't recommend it if you are an internal manager or leader looking to learn more about coaching internally or creating a coaching culture at your company. There is one chapter on that but there are books better suited for that sole purpose. When reading business books my ultimate assessment is did I learn anything and I most definitely did while reading this book.

[Korista Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this book for anyone wanting to get a good overview of what professional coaching entails.

[Bailey L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another superb book I read as a part of a coaching program created by the author of this book. I will undoubtedly be referring back to this book time and time again as a coach. It is chock-full of sound methodology and relatable yet brief examples.

[Daniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes theory and methodology is dope, what can I say?