The Coaching Relationship: Putting People First

by Palmer, Stephen; Mcdowall, Almuth

• ISBN13: 9780203859902
• ISBN10: 0203859901
• Copyright: 2010-01-29
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Summary

The Coaching Relationshipdiscusses how we can integrate process perspectives such as the quality of the coach-coachee relationship, and professional perspectives including the influences of training and supervision, for more effective outcomes. Stephen Palmer and Almuth McDowall bring together experts from the field of coaching to discuss different aspects of the coach-coachee relationship, topics covered include: the interpersonal perspective the role of assessment ethical issues cultural influences issues of power. The book also includes a chapter on the interpersonal relationship in the training and supervision of coaches to provide a complete overview of how the coaching relationship can contribute to successful coaching Illustrated throughout with case studies and client dialogue, The Coaching Relationshipis essential reading for practicing coaches and coaching psychologists wishing to learn more about the interpersonal aspects of coaching.

Table of Contents

Preface

The Coaching Relationship: Putting People First - An Introduction

Introducing an Interpersonal Perspective on the Coaching Relationship

Building on an Interpersonal Perspective on the Coaching Relationship

Feeding Back, Feeding Forward and Setting Goals

Assessment in Coaching

Reflexive Coaching: Linking Meaning and Action in the Leadership System

Coaching Across Cultures

The Issue of Power in the Coaching Relationship

Last Things First: Ending Well in the Coaching Relationship

Coaching Relationships and Ethical Practice

The Interpersonal Relationship in the Training and Supervision of Coaches

Final Reflections

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