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Coaching Skills: A Handbook
"A straightforward approach to the simple art of coaching conversations, while offering insight into the complexity and sophistication of coaching for those looking to take their practice to the next level."
Dr Jonathan Passmore, Independent Consultant "Coaching Skills is much more than just a book containing a wide portfolio of tools, techniques and concepts, brilliantly supported by many case studies. It is a book for practitioners who will find here a profound and accessibly-presented analysis of the most important models, theories and results of research, with detailed links to coaching as well as guidelines on how to deal with the difficult situations and dilemmas faced by coaches."
Dorota Porażka, Managing Partner of DORADCA Consultants Ltd "Jenny Rogers writes with enviable elegance and simplicity about the skills that coaches need. This third edition is a testament to her belief that coaches never stop learning. In this edition she shares the fruits of her recent reading and experiences. There is a good deal of new material, including a chapter on advances in neuroscience, new insights from the recent coaching literature and new models to consider. But Jenny wears her erudition lightly. She takes the reader by the hand through a complex journey, sharing the excitement of her discoveries but not overwhelming with detail. Her strong personal voice comes through in every sentence, understanding, encouraging, pragmatic. I read it from cover to cover in a weekend, and know I will be back to reread before long."
Lis Paice, NHS Mentor of the Year, 2010 "Jenny Roger's clear writing style, straight-forward approach and case examples allow for insight into the coaching process and a glimpse at the learning that occurs for both client and coach. This edition offers even more with enhancements to previous writing and a chapter specifically focused on the brain. Whether you are a coach - new or experienced, a manager or simply interested in learning more about what we do as coaches, this is a must have resource for your library."
Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC, Past President of The International Coach Federation (2008) and coeditor, The handbook of knowledge-based From theory to practice "This book is a gem for anyone curious about executive coaching - what it is, how it works and how to do it well in practice. As a coaching pioneer and highly accomplished practitioner, Jenny draws upon her extensive experience in coaching, coach training and supervision and brings to life theory and approaches with rich case studies, humour and humility. The third edition benefits from a chapter on the fascinating emerging field of neuroscience and explores early implications for coaching. As with the rest of the book it is accessible, relevant and well researched. I consider Coaching Skills to be essential reading for novice and established coaches alike."
Sandra Grealy, Director of Coaching, Management Futures Ltd "Among all the coaching books on the market this book stands out for its clarity and wisdom, and for its engaging and unpretentious voice. In designing a coaching course at Fielding Graduate University, I had no hesitation in making it required reading."
Leni Wildflower, PhD, PCC, Coaching Skills is a popular text for coach training schools all over the world, brought to life with dozens of case studies and practical guidance, while also emphasizing the importance of underpinning psychological awareness and understanding. This book will support you whether you are an experienced coach working with senior executives, or a beginner taking your first steps on the journey to becoming a master-practitioner. The book answers questions such
Dr Jonathan Passmore, Independent Consultant "Coaching Skills is much more than just a book containing a wide portfolio of tools, techniques and concepts, brilliantly supported by many case studies. It is a book for practitioners who will find here a profound and accessibly-presented analysis of the most important models, theories and results of research, with detailed links to coaching as well as guidelines on how to deal with the difficult situations and dilemmas faced by coaches."
Dorota Porażka, Managing Partner of DORADCA Consultants Ltd "Jenny Rogers writes with enviable elegance and simplicity about the skills that coaches need. This third edition is a testament to her belief that coaches never stop learning. In this edition she shares the fruits of her recent reading and experiences. There is a good deal of new material, including a chapter on advances in neuroscience, new insights from the recent coaching literature and new models to consider. But Jenny wears her erudition lightly. She takes the reader by the hand through a complex journey, sharing the excitement of her discoveries but not overwhelming with detail. Her strong personal voice comes through in every sentence, understanding, encouraging, pragmatic. I read it from cover to cover in a weekend, and know I will be back to reread before long."
Lis Paice, NHS Mentor of the Year, 2010 "Jenny Roger's clear writing style, straight-forward approach and case examples allow for insight into the coaching process and a glimpse at the learning that occurs for both client and coach. This edition offers even more with enhancements to previous writing and a chapter specifically focused on the brain. Whether you are a coach - new or experienced, a manager or simply interested in learning more about what we do as coaches, this is a must have resource for your library."
Diane Brennan, MBA, MCC, Past President of The International Coach Federation (2008) and coeditor, The handbook of knowledge-based From theory to practice "This book is a gem for anyone curious about executive coaching - what it is, how it works and how to do it well in practice. As a coaching pioneer and highly accomplished practitioner, Jenny draws upon her extensive experience in coaching, coach training and supervision and brings to life theory and approaches with rich case studies, humour and humility. The third edition benefits from a chapter on the fascinating emerging field of neuroscience and explores early implications for coaching. As with the rest of the book it is accessible, relevant and well researched. I consider Coaching Skills to be essential reading for novice and established coaches alike."
Sandra Grealy, Director of Coaching, Management Futures Ltd "Among all the coaching books on the market this book stands out for its clarity and wisdom, and for its engaging and unpretentious voice. In designing a coaching course at Fielding Graduate University, I had no hesitation in making it required reading."
Leni Wildflower, PhD, PCC, Coaching Skills is a popular text for coach training schools all over the world, brought to life with dozens of case studies and practical guidance, while also emphasizing the importance of underpinning psychological awareness and understanding. This book will support you whether you are an experienced coach working with senior executives, or a beginner taking your first steps on the journey to becoming a master-practitioner. The book answers questions such
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First published January 1, 2004
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September 30, 2021
Jenny Rogers has a very compact description of coaching that resonates quite well with me:
´ Coaching is the art of facilitating another person´s learning, development, well-being and performance. Coaching raises self-awareness and identifies choices. Through coaching, people are able to find their own solutions, develop their own skills, and change their own attitudes and behaviours. The whole aim of coaching is to close the gap between people´s potential and their current state´ .
Behind this definition there are six foundation principles, which she elaborates step-by-step as a coaching guidance to help clients achieve transactional as well as transformation goals in their lives.
I like that Rogers places emphasis on trust, as she rightfully states that coaching is impossible without a rapport of warmth, acceptance and mutual liking, which eventually creates trust.
With her guidance, you will start entering your coachee´s world, ultimately to an observer the coaching process will look like an elegant dance, first one leading and then the other.
Very useful to anyone who is not only seeking to become a coach, but also is looking to expand their managerial skills to coaching skills to contribute to a more productive and healthier work environment!
´ Coaching is the art of facilitating another person´s learning, development, well-being and performance. Coaching raises self-awareness and identifies choices. Through coaching, people are able to find their own solutions, develop their own skills, and change their own attitudes and behaviours. The whole aim of coaching is to close the gap between people´s potential and their current state´ .
Behind this definition there are six foundation principles, which she elaborates step-by-step as a coaching guidance to help clients achieve transactional as well as transformation goals in their lives.
I like that Rogers places emphasis on trust, as she rightfully states that coaching is impossible without a rapport of warmth, acceptance and mutual liking, which eventually creates trust.
With her guidance, you will start entering your coachee´s world, ultimately to an observer the coaching process will look like an elegant dance, first one leading and then the other.
Very useful to anyone who is not only seeking to become a coach, but also is looking to expand their managerial skills to coaching skills to contribute to a more productive and healthier work environment!
February 6, 2023
Jestem pełna podziwu jak ta książka została napisana, pełna szczerości i wiadomości. W bardzo wyczerpujący sposób przedstawia czym jest coaching i wszystkie fazy coachingu, daje mnóstwo wskazówek, wyjaśnień i przykładów, wyjaśnia na co coach powinien zwrócić uwagę podczas pracy z klientem jak i z samym sobą, oraz na jakie pułapki coach może trafić podczas wykonywania zawodu. Oczywiście książka nie zastąpi szkolenia ani nie spowoduje, że człowiek po jej przeczytaniu będzie mógł siebie nazwać coachem, mówię o tym, ponieważ takie przypadki się zdarzają. Moim zdaniem książka przedstawia coaching jak i pomaga poukładać już posiadane informacje, przy tym poruszając liczne tematy zachęcając do dalszej nauki i rozwoju.
July 28, 2023
4.5 somehow I managed to finish this grad school reading with Taylor swift on the horizon tomorrow, so you know it was good.
May 10, 2014
I am new to coaching, and thought this was a good, if not intimidating, representation of what coaching is like. Some of the advice was very different from what I was taught on my course as an absolute, so I guess one of the things this book made me realise is that coaching is a fluid, ever changing, challenging area to work in!
November 19, 2016
This an excellent resource for coaches. I read it once and now have gone back to write a brief summary at the end of each chapter. Rogers is an experienced British coach. She shares insights about inexperienced coaches' mistakes, lessons learned, and many strategies for having a positive coach-client relationship.
January 30, 2015
Not the book I had been looking to read but some valuable stuff in here. Sections on asking questions to help people think things through seemed particularly valuable.
October 11, 2016
A great overall guide for new coaches, and also a good refresher for coaches looking to enhance their learning. I particularly liked the questions on pg 107 and life scan wheel.
January 8, 2013
Recommend to improve your coaching skills
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