The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Coaching From Theory to Practice

by Wildflower, Leni; Brennan, Diane

• ISBN13: 9780470624449
• ISBN10: 0470624442
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-06-28
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

Students of coaching and coaches need the proper resources in order to enhance their practice. This handbook is an interdisciplinary collection of coaching theory and practice by over twenty practitioners from across five countries. It provides overview of all the theoretical constructs that are used in current coaching practices, and spans theories ranging from adult psychology to self-help. With summaries of theoretical traditions related to coaching and concrete applications, the book is ideal for coaches who want to better understand their practice, expand their toolkit, and increase their credibility.

Author Biography

Leni Wildflower is a coach, consultant, and teacher. Currently, she designs coaching programs at Fielding Graduate University, which she also does independently for organizations, corporations, and nonprofits. She is the author of courses in change management, conflict resolution, quality of work, leadership, and executive coaching. Wildflower envisioned and designed Fielding's Evidence Based Coaching certificate program.

Diane Brennan is an executive coach, consultant, and author. She works with leaders and teams in organizations to expand learning and navigate change. Brennan took on leadership roles in the International Coach Federation (ICF) in order to promote global conversations and professionalization across the community and served as the ICF global president in 2008. She is also the coeditor of The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching, from Jossey-Bass.

Table of Contents

Preface: From Theory to Practice	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Human Behavior and Coaching	p. 1
Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology	p. 3
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Related Theories	p. 11
Positive Psychology	p. 21
Transactional Analysis	p. 29
Adult Development	p. 39
Theories of Intelligence	p. 51
Neuroscience	p. 61
Human Interaction and Coaching	p. 71
Theories of Adult Learning	p. 73
Social Constructionism	p. 81
Theories of Change	p. 89
Communication Theory	p. 99
Conflict Management	p. 109
Systems Theory and Family Systems Therapy	p. 119
Transition and Career Management	p. 129
Organizations, Leadership, and Coaching	p. 141
Leadership	p. 143
Organizations and Organizational Culture	p. 153
Team and Group Behavior	p. 163
Situational and Contextual Issues in the Workplace	p. 175
Traditions from Self-Help, Personal Growth, and Spirituality	p. 185
Spiritual and Religious Traditions	p. 187
The Self-Help and Human Potential Movements	p. 195
Mindfulness	p. 203
Coaching Specific Populations	p. 209
Education	p. 211
Issues of Aging	p. 221
Culture and Cultural Intelligence	p. 231
Issues of Gender	p. 241
Environmental Sustainability	p. 251
Creative Applications	p. 261
Coaching and the Body	p. 263
A Narrative Approach to Coaching	p. 271
Solution-Focused Coaching and the GROW Model	p. 279
Appreciative Inquiry	p. 287
Components of Effective Coaching	p. 297
Coach Maturity: An Emerging Concept	p. 299
Use of Assessments in Coaching	p. 315
Current Research on Coaching	p. 329
Afterword: Challenges Ahead	p. 341
References	p. 345
The Editors	p. 379
The Contributors	p. 381
Name Index	p. 387
Subject Index	p. 395
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