This book, featuring a cast of leading coaching practitioners, presents a guide for supporting the development of coaches and coaching psychologists.
Exploring the theory and application of both educational and psychological approaches, this book highlights the developmental needs of coaching practitioners from an interdisciplinary lens. Topics such as dialectics, the Effective Reflective Practice model, cultivating a professional identity, and coach well-being are covered so that readers can respond to complex coaching needs and foster the growth of an effective, ethical coaching psychology practice.
This book will be of value to coaching practitioners interested in developing their knowledge and understanding of the field, as well as both academic and continuing professional development units within education, business development, HR, and private coaching practice sectors.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: Developing Coaching Practitioners: A Psychological Approach 1. Developing coaching practitioners: An interdisciplinary approach 2. Contextualising an interdisciplinary approach: Developing coaching practitioners 3. Cultivating a professional identity 4. Developing the well-being and presence of a Coach Part 2: Developing Coaching Practitioners: An Educational Approach 5. Effective Reflective Practice for Coaching Practitioners 6. Dialectics: Developmental Levers in Coach Development 7. The Landscape of Coach Education 8. Emerging issues and conclusion: Developing coaching practitioners
About the Author :
Manfusa Shams, PhD, is Senior Fellow of higher education academy (UK), Consulting Editor of The Coaching Psychologist and editorial board member of International Coaching Psychology Review. She is a Registered Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and is currently working in the Open University and Reading University (UK).
Review :
"This book presents an interdisciplinary examination of the personal and professional development of coaching practitioners. Grounded in evidence-based research and enriched with practical recommendations, it bridges theory and practice to support high-quality coaching. A resource for both new and experienced coaches, it offers the knowledge and tools needed to enhance coaching effectiveness in today’s complex professional environments."
-Dr. Charline S. Russo, Senior Lecturer. Organizational Dynamics, University of Pennsylvania. President, Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching (GSAEC)
"As one of the authors of this book says, ‘coach development is a lifelong, multidimensional process that extends far beyond initial certification or skill acquisition,’ yet in our industry the developmental focus remains too often stuck in the provision of short-course training and adherence to generic competency frameworks. This book explores the importance and enactment of an ‘interdisciplinary approach’, the cross-fertilization of knowledge from multiple disciplines, cultivating the emergence of a more meaningful agenda for coach development. This book is about critical thinking, reflective practice, curiosity, belief and mindset, and a commitment to a never-ending cycle of ongoing learning."
-Paul Lawrence, Principal, Leading Systemically & Honorary Research Associate, Oxford Brookes University. England, UK
"This book makes a vital contribution to our field, showing how the integration of psychology and education can transform the development of coaching practitioners. With clarity and depth, it highlights how personal growth, professional competence, and ethical practice are inseparably linked. The editors and contributors bring together research, practice, and practical tools in ways that will strengthen both new and experienced coaches. This is an important resource for anyone committed to advancing coaching practice. A timely and inspiring work that raises the standard for our profession."
-Erek J. Ostrowski, PhD, PCC, Concentration Chair, Leadership & Organizational Coaching (LOC). Organizational Dynamics, University of Pennsylvania
"Professional Development of Coaching Practitioners: An Interdisciplinary Approach is an insightful guide full of important and valuable information to support professional development and promotion of self-care for coaching practitioners, educators and trainees. The authors share their wealth of expertise and experience, giving rise to theory-driven, evidence-based discussion of interdisciplinary approaches and ethical considerations relevant to a variety of coaching contexts. This book emphasises the journey of ‘becoming’, addressing the landscape of lifelong learning and growth of coaching psychology education. A must read for those of us learning, educating and practicing in the field of coaching."
-Dr. Kazia Anderson, Chartered Coaching Psychologist, Programme Director of MSc Coaching Psychology and MSc Psychology of Coaching, University of Leicester
