Interactional Coaching: Choice-focused Learning at Work

by Harvey; Michael

• ISBN13: 9780415614726
• ISBN10: 0415614724
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2012-03-08
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Interactional coaching is a practical one-to-one learning approach designed to help clients make the choices that are right for them. By drawing on existential thinking, psychotherapy and business theory, interactional coaching employs a wide range of techniques to focus on the unique situation of the client, their goals and how these can be achieved. Illustrated throughout with case studies, theoretical constructs and practical techniques, Interactional coachinglooks at: tools techniques and principles specific coaching purposes coaching in the personal dimension coaching leadership and managerial expertise coaching in ambiguous and transitional situations. Interactional Coaching: Choice-focused Learning at Workis essential reading for anyone in the coaching field who wants to help their client develop the interpersonal skills necessary for achievement in today's workplace.

Author Biography

Michael Harvey is a business psychologist and founder of interactional coaching, based in London, UK

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Interactional coaching in theory and practice	p. 1
Introduction to interactional coaching: Coaching the choice business	p. 3
Development and performance coaching: The case of Julia T	p. 17
The practice of interactional coaching: Techniques, tools and principles	p. 29
The Achievement Matrix: Processes and purposes of coaching	p. 47
Fundamental coaching purposes	p. 57
Coaching for vision: Knowing what you want	p. 59
Coaching for self-knowledge and self-awareness: Knowing who you are	p. 71
Coaching interactional strategy: Knowing who to interact with and how	p. 83
Coaching in the time dimension	p. 95
Coaching transitions: The past, present and future	p. 97
Coaching ambiguity and uncertainty	p. 111
Coaching in the self dimension	p. 119
Coaching final choices and dilemmas	p. 121
Coaching confidence	p. 135
Coaching action and inaction	p. 145
Coaching in the dimension of others	p. 157
Coaching practical interactional expertise	p. 159
Coaching communication skills	p. 173
Coaching around conflict	p. 183
Coaching leadership and managerial expertise	p. 191
Coaching leadership	p. 193
Coaching managerial expertise	p. 205
Other coaching purposes	p. 211
Coaching creativity and innovation	p. 213
Coaching stress: Reclaiming the power of choice	p. 221
Coaching 'failure', relapse and renewal	p. 227
Conclusion	p. 237
The interactional coach	p. 239
References	p. 249
Index	p. 255
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