Coaching

Praise for the first edition: "As interest in coaching grows, I think Flaherty's book will come to stand out as a definitive work." -- Peter M. Senge Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others proposes rigorous methods of practice and self-observation in a relationship of mutual trust, respect and freedom of expression. It will probe you to rethink and possibly undo how you relate to your clients, your partner, your staff, your friends, and how you produce long-term excellent performance in yourself. This 2nd edition includes new chapters on working with the body and what to do when we find ourselves stuck in our coaching efforts. These chapters, have been included to expand the coaches repertory and readiness to step into wider areas of engagement with clients. As with the previous edition these chapters have annotated bibliographies at their conclusion that will assist the reader in continuing their study. The appendix also has expanded list of self-observation exercises and practices as well as additional material that can be used in assessment. This book will act as a learning guide for new coaches and master coaches who want to challenge their methods of partnering with clients. It is also applicable to managers intending to include coaching in their developmental roles with team members. The author has led workshops in coaching, communication, leadership, and project management for more than 12,000 people. These have included participants from many Fortune 500 companies such as AT&T, FMC, Chrysler, Ernst & Young, Cargill, Levi Strauss and Coopers & Lybrand.

Table of Contents:
Preface to New Edition Preface  How to Use This Book  Limits of the Text  Acknowledgments  Orientation  Introduction  Chapter One: The Foundation for Coaching  Why Coaching Now?  What Is Coaching?  Operating Principles of Coaching  Chapter Two: Basic Principles  What Is a Human Being?  Language, Observation, and Assessment  Chapter Three: The Flow of Coaching  Stage One: Relationship  Stage Two: Openings  Stage Three: Assessment  Stage Four: Enrollment  Stage Five: Coaching Itself  Chapter Four: The Coaching Relationship  Mutual Trust  Mutual Respect  Mutual Freedom of Expression  Chapter Five: Openings  Habits  Social Identity  Openings  Chapter Six: Assessment Models  Model One: Five Elements Model  Model Two: Domains of Competence  Model Three: Components of Satisfaction and Effectiveness  Using These Models  Applications of the Models to Our Case  Chapter Seven: Body Centrality of the Body  Coaching the Body  Principle 1: Creating an Observer of the Body Principle 2: The Breath Principle 3: Body and Character Chapter Eight: Enrollment Chapter Nine: Coaching Conversations Types of Conversation  Type One: Single Conversations  Type Two: Several Conversations  Type Three  Assessment Exercise  Self-Observation Exercise  Practice Exercise   Chapter Ten: Stuck Client being Stuck  Program being Stuck  Principle 3: Body and Character Chapter Eleven: Track Two: Working with Ourselves  Truing Questions  Self-Development Process for Coaches: Skills and Qualities  The Process: Working with Yourself  The Process: An Example  Definitions  How Bob Turned Out  Conclusion  Appendix A: Self-Observations  Appendix B: Practices  Bibliography  About the Author Index