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The Theory and Practice of Creative Coaching

Author : Arthur Turner
Publisher : Anthem Press
ISBN 13 : 1785279416
Total Pages : 110 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Creative Coaching written by Arthur Turner and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2023-07-04 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Theory and Practice of Creative Coaching has been long in development and is not meant as an end-view of creativity in this field. It is, however, a stimulating collection of ideas (with detailed views from both practice and education) that seeks to provide stimulus to trainee coaches as well as those whose practice is well-established. With topics as wide-ranging as walking to line-drawing this book seeks to change the practice of practitioners, new and old, and helps to articulate the ways in which David Clutterbuck has called for a move from the use of models towards mastery by embracing new ways of working with the clients of coaching. With a wide-ranging scope, examples, ideas and a strong link to academic understanding, this book will provide a stimulus to the coaches, supervisors and educationalists to open their eyes to alternative ways of practicing their craft.

Creative Career Coaching

Author : Liane Hambly
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351006401
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Creative Career Coaching written by Liane Hambly and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-11-12 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creative Career Coaching: Theory into Practice is an innovative book for career development students and professionals aiming to creatively progress their coaching practice. Without losing sight of fundamental coaching values and practices, it encourages career development professionals to adapt their practice by harnessing imagination, intuition and critical reflection to engage clients. Hambly and Bomford consider the usefulness of creativity alongside traditional coaching models to reach "harder to help" groups. They consider a whole-brain approach to creativity, emphasising the need for coaches to adapt their client-facing skills for individual cases. They work through how clients make career decisions, how to use labour market information to motivate clients, how to frame a creative coaching session using techniques such as metaphor, visualisation and role play, how to use practical tools and techniques to resolve a client’s individual needs, and how to deliver on digital platforms. Combining the latest neuroscientific research with activities, summaries and case studies, this book provides a practical, skills-based approach to coaching. Creative Career Coaching: Theory into Practice is the first book to summarise the Creative Career Coaching Model. It will be an indispensable resource for students of career development, career coaching, coaching psychology and advice and guidance courses. It will also be of interest to career coaches in practice seeking to enhance their skills.

Coaching Creativity

Author : Jen Gash
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317336283
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Coaching Creativity written by Jen Gash and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-08-19 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creativity and coaching are two of the buzzwords of the twenty-first century and yet little is known about how to coach creativity. In business, education, health and many other fields there is an increasing acknowledgement of the importance of innovation and recognition of what is lost when creativity is lacking. In Coaching Creativity, Jen Gash explores the history, science and practice of "creativity" by artists, makers and creators, translating this into practical advice for coaches. The book investigates the concept of creativity and examines the theories surrounding it from psychological, neurological and biological perspectives. It then takes a more practical look at the "doing" of creativity and explores the use of creativity in therapeutic settings. A model of coaching creativity is presented which acknowledges its diverse and individual nature. The book also includes are tools, case studies and ideas for coaching creativity including contributions from a wide range of coaches. Coaching Creativity will be inspiring reading for coaches of all backgrounds, including business and organisational coaches, those in training, and others in the helping professions looking to enhance their practice. It is essential reading for all coaches who aim to support clients’ creative goals and use creativity in their own practice. It fills important gaps in current coach education and practice.

Coaching Beyond Words

Author : Anna Sheather
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351165984
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Coaching Beyond Words written by Anna Sheather and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-03-04 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Coaching Beyond Words: Using Art to Deepen and Enrich Our Conversations, Anna Sheather presents a practical guide for those seeking to incorporate art in their own coaching practice. Complete with case studies and art created by clients, Anna explores how coaching with art connects clients to a deeper level of personal awareness and understanding, which in turn leads to meaningful shifts in personal growth, development and fulfilment. Anna offers the coach an exciting and transformative way to work with their clients by bridging the gap between art and coaching. She covers how to introduce creative approaches, how to support creativity and how to work with the art produced, opening enriching coaching conversations with clients. Anna combines her personal experiences with research that underpins her practice, exploring the benefits of the interdisciplinary nature of art therapy and neuroscience by looking at the field of hemispherical lateralisation to help understand why coaching with art works so effectively. The book also provides a comprehensive guide of how to prepare an art-based coaching session, including contracting, an overview of types of exercises, key principles and approaches to facilitating the image making process, overcoming barriers with coachees and guidance on managing oneself in the process, including managing boundaries. Coaching Beyond Words is the first book to provide an in-depth look at the importance and practicality in interweaving coaching and art, and it forms a complete guide to context, theory and practice. Coaching Beyond Words will appeal to coaches in practice as well as any art therapist seeking to expand their practice into coaching. Additionally, it would be of interest to creative professionals looking to incorporate coaching theory.

The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Coaching

Author : Leni Wildflower
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118033388
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Coaching written by Leni Wildflower and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-18 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for The Handbook ofKnowledge-Based Coaching "Definitive, with extensive references and a commitment to connecting theory to practice in every chapter, this important contribution is a delicious and wide-ranging exploration of the lineages that have shaped the modern practice of coaching." —Doug Silsbee, author, Presence-Based Coaching and The Mindful Coach "The translation of theories from multiple disciplines to the practice of coaching makes this book a must-read!" —Terrence E. Maltbia, senior lecturer, Adult Learning and Leadership; and faculty director, Columbia Coaching Certification Program, Teachers College, Columbia University "If you have an appetite for the scientific roots of what works best in coaching, and you are hungry for an easy-to-digest translation of the science to practice, this book is a feast and will be on your plate for many years to come." —Margaret Moore (Coach Meg), founder and CEO, Wellcoaches Corporation; and codirector, Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School "Whether you're a beginner or an experienced coach, this rollicking ride through dozens of the most important theories and perspectives in coaching will be a vital companion. With quick and helpful summaries of key ideas and their use—and selective bibliographies should you wish to go deeper into a particular area—this book will help you support your clients in a targeted and sophisticated way." —Jennifer Garvey Berger, author, Changing on the Job: Growing the Leaders Our Organizations Need; and coeditor, Executive Coaching: Practices and Perspectives "This is a book I have been missing. What a pleasure to read and what a stretching of my mind." —Kim GØrtz, senior consultant, Copenhagen Coaching Center "Anyone who is serious about improving the quality of coaching will find The Handbook an invaluable resource that reflects the breadth and richness of the growing evidence-based approach to coaching practice." —David Clutterbuck, visiting professor in the coaching and mentoring faculties, Oxford Brookes and Sheffield Hallam Universities

Inside Creativity Coaching

Author : Eric Maisel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000546780
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Inside Creativity Coaching written by Eric Maisel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Inside Creativity Coaching, 40 creativity coaches from around the world describe their work with creative clients in this first-ever case study examination of the art and practice of creativity coaching. Curated by one of America’s foremost creativity coaches, these rich narratives examine how creativity coaches work with writers, painters, musicians, craftspeople, and other creatives on issues such as motivation, procrastination, blockage, and performance and career anxiety. Packed with concrete tools and techniques, the book draws on inspirational success stories from across the globe to help coaches better understand and serve their creative clients. It will be a valuable resource to creativity coaches, coaches interested in developing a specialty, and creatives and performing artists looking to overcome their challenges. Covering a diverse range of disciplines, Inside Creativity Coaching is a must-have book for both aspiring and experienced creativity coaches, and anyone interested in helping creatives.

Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool

Author : Andréa Watts
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000622320
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool written by Andréa Watts and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collage as a Creative Coaching Tool is a stimulating and informative resource introducing the Collage Coaching TechniqueTM. This three-stage creative process unlocks unconscious thinking, enabling profound psychological insight through a deeper and faster exploration of emotions and behaviours. Equipped with this awareness, clients are empowered to create meaningful and sustainable change. Emphasis is on the qualities inherent in collage creation that allow clients to reconstruct their internal narrative and move forward purposefully and effectively. Essentially, by disassembling, disrupting, questioning, reassembling, and visualising their thoughts and emotions externally. Case studies, client reflections, and Andréa's experiences feature throughout, illustrating and enriching the theory. The content includes detailed guidance on creating a safe space for coaching creatively, applying Clean Language, coaching with collage online, and engaging groups in arts-based coaching. Through this comprehensive resource, the case for integrating collage in coaching and psychology is irrefutable. It is inspirational and essential reading for anyone starting, reviewing, or deepening their creative coaching journey.

Total Life Coaching: 50+ Life Lessons, Skills, and Techniques to Enhance Your Practice . . . and Your Life

Author : Lloyd J. Thomas
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393707512
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Total Life Coaching: 50+ Life Lessons, Skills, and Techniques to Enhance Your Practice . . . and Your Life written by Lloyd J. Thomas and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Total Life Coaching by Pat and Lloyd is more than just a book. It is an interactive experience in which you will find recipes for living your life more authentically, as well as master time-honored lessons that you can bring to your coaching clients. Regardless of the personal coaching techniques or skills you may have learned, you may still not be the most effective coach you can become. This book will help you move closer to that goal. Life coaching is more than a collection of techniques and skills. It is more than something you do. Life coaching reflects who you are-it is your authentic being in action.Readers of Pat Williams's and Deborah Davis's book, Therapist as Life Coach, know Pat to be a gifted life coach and passionate teacher. Here Pat and colleague and writer, Lloyd J. Thomas, build on this earlier book and share a unique insight into the coaching process, which shows you precisely how to enhance your professional practices through practical and effective life coaching. It also empowers you to change your own lives through use of the practical information and philosophy presented here. Total Life Coaching is organized into a series of 50 life lessons, and is designed to be either read cover-to-cover or dipped into, as needed, for assistance when conducting a coaching session. Keeping life's processes on the "message and lesson" level makes living and life coaching much easier and more enjoyable. Total Life Coaching guides you step-by-step through the complex process of learning and coaching these fifty important lessons. The lessons are organized into 8 sections: Creating a Personal Identity; Coaching Spirituality and Life Purpose; Coaching Communication Skills; Living Life with Integrity; Success: Clients Achieving their Potential; Coaching Cognitive Skills; Creating High-Quality Relationships; Understanding Your Past to Create a Desired Future.Each lesson is presented as a structured recipe and includes: The life lesson The messages contained within the lesson Coaching objectives for your clients regarding the lesson What you need to know about the lesson to provide the framework for coaching it Coaching methods, exercises, questions, and language for bringing each lesson to your clients Sample coaching conversations that exemplify the coach-client dialogue for the coaching of the lesson.

The Five Emotions That Stop Success in Coaches, Clients, and Creatives

Author : Rahti Gorfien
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000899128
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Five Emotions That Stop Success in Coaches, Clients, and Creatives written by Rahti Gorfien and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uniquely identifies the five key emotions that prevent clients from reaching their full creative potential and provides coaches tools to help them overcome them, boosting their productivity as well as their ability to complete and promote their work and personal development. Accessible and personable, Rahti Gorfien interweaves stories from her personal life and private practice to alleviate the burden of blockages creatives generated by their own divergent thinking, unconscious conditioning, and memory. She takes each mindset in turn, shame, grandiosity, envy, boredom, and fear, and explores each emotion and how coaches can practically help clients overcome them to achieve creative freedom and success personally and professionally. Filled with practical exercises and coaching theory throughout, this book will equip coaches with tools to inspire confidence in their clients to share their work with the world, silencing negative inner voices and fulfilling their professional creative goals. This book is invaluable reading for coaches as well as artists, entrepreneurs, therapists, career advisors, social workers and those interested in finding methods of overcoming personal obstacles to making meaningful and authentic contributions through the freedom of their singular and passionate pursuits.

The Creativity Workbook for Coaches and Creatives

Author : Eric Maisel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000057429
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Creativity Workbook for Coaches and Creatives written by Eric Maisel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this practical workbook, creativity coaches from around the world share their best exercises to help the reader meet the demands of the creative process, the creative personality, and the creative life. This book is packed with an extensive list of exercises that have been vetted by coaches working on the frontlines of creativity, and tried, tested, and proven effective with coaching clients. The hands-on activities cover a wide range of common challenges, including creative blocks and resistance, waning and lost motivation, making time for creating, the pain of disappointment, and more. This guide recognizes the connections between mental health and an alive creativity, and includes helpful advice from professionals who actively and regularly work with individual creatives on issues of process, productivity, motivation and career. Ideal for coaches and therapists, as well as creatives in every discipline, this book is a valuable aid for achieving creative realization.

The Art of Dialogue in Coaching

Author : Reinhard Stelter
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351006525
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Dialogue in Coaching written by Reinhard Stelter and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henley Business School's Coaching Book of the Year 2019! In The Art of Dialogue in Coaching, Reinhard Stelter invites readers to engage in transformative and fruitful dialogues in everyday working life, and provides the theory and tools for them to be able to do so. Presented in three parts, the book provides a complete overview of the importance of dialogue and how it can be utilised. Part I, Theoretical basis, examines third-generation coaching as a collaborative dialogue form, the societal context of the coaching process and the concept of identity in modern society. Part II, Basic themes of fruitful dialogue, examines meaning-making, value and the narrative perspective, and their significance in creating a new dialogue culture. Finally, Part III, Reflections on dialogue practice, explores the art of being a supporting dialogue guide, drawing on a number of theoretical perspectives and focusing on developing relational competencies. Stelter emphasises that taking the time to linger opens new possibilities for fundamental self-insight, and clearly explains how dialogue provides us with a framework for acting in the world with personal integrity. The Art of Dialogue in Coaching will be an essential guide for coaches in practice and in training, coaching psychologists and professionals with a coaching role, including mentors, consultants and leaders. In particular, it will appeal to those looking to conduct dialogue as an art form, enhancing their work as a co-creative and collaborative guide.

The Art of Coaching

Author : Jenny Bird
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317486056
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Coaching written by Jenny Bird and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Coaching is a book to shift thinking and open up new possibilities, to stimulate fresh insight, to adapt to your needs as a coach or manager and to use creatively in practice. Written by two experienced, highly qualified international coaches and supervisors, this creative book offers ideas to use across the range of coaching contexts including leadership, decision making, change and supervision. Combining brand-new, original diagrams with classic models from the learning development and management fields, Jenny Bird and Sarah Gornall have a created a valuable resource for quick reference, instant accessibility and fast learning, built on a strong theoretical base. Each model in the book is explained with a clear, accessible diagram and a simple guide to what it is, how it works and how to put it into action. The text is full of inspiration for applications of the ideas in scenarios based on real coaching practice. The Art of Coaching will be an invaluable companion for coaches looking for new ways of developing awareness with clients, coaching students and trainees, coach supervisors, learning and development professionals and those working in human resource departments.

The Art of Coaching

Author : Jenny Bird
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317486048
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Coaching written by Jenny Bird and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Coaching is a book to shift thinking and open up new possibilities, to stimulate fresh insight, to adapt to your needs as a coach or manager and to use creatively in practice. Written by two experienced, highly qualified international coaches and supervisors, this creative book offers ideas to use across the range of coaching contexts including leadership, decision making, change and supervision. Combining brand-new, original diagrams with classic models from the learning development and management fields, Jenny Bird and Sarah Gornall have a created a valuable resource for quick reference, instant accessibility and fast learning, built on a strong theoretical base. Each model in the book is explained with a clear, accessible diagram and a simple guide to what it is, how it works and how to put it into action. The text is full of inspiration for applications of the ideas in scenarios based on real coaching practice. The Art of Coaching will be an invaluable companion for coaches looking for new ways of developing awareness with clients, coaching students and trainees, coach supervisors, learning and development professionals and those working in human resource departments.

Coaching, Creativity and Sport

Author : Darren Laver
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781979784320
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (843 download)

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Download or read book Coaching, Creativity and Sport written by Darren Laver and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you coach creativity? How can a sports coach develop players and athletes that are instinctive and spontaneous? How can business leaders, teachers and coaches encourage people to become more creative and innovative? Coaching, Creativity and Sport provides a very practical and applied set of guidelines that are underpinned by experience in the field and a body of knowledge. This book explores both the theory and practice of coaching humans to become creative.Many consider that creative acts happens randomly. However, both research and practical experience suggest that there are a set of principles that underpin creativity. This book helps students, coaches and practitioners understand how to purposefully create the conditions that allow creativity to flourish. It outlines ways in which coaches can both nurture and extinguish the creative process through their coaching. It also examines the links between creativity, flow and performance.

The Center for Creative Leadership Handbook of Coaching in Organizations

Author : Douglas Riddle
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118841484
Total Pages : 629 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (188 download)

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Book Synopsis The Center for Creative Leadership Handbook of Coaching in Organizations by : Douglas Riddle

Download or read book The Center for Creative Leadership Handbook of Coaching in Organizations written by Douglas Riddle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 629 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Effect better outcomes with a robust coaching program The CCL Handbook of Coaching in Organizations deals with the practical, ethical, and political challenges of coaching within an organization. From coaching superiors to coaching business teams, this book outlines the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) approach to professional coaching to help readers better manage leadership development and talent management program outcomes. With expert guidance on the key functions of human resources, learning and development, and organizational development, readers will gain insight into the issues associated with coaching program implementation and management, and the use of internal versus external coaches. Coverage includes a wide range of coaching-based services used in most large organizations, with practical advice on creating the right programs for maximum impact within the available budget. Professional development is a hot topic and plays a key role in attracting and retaining the best talent. Coaching is a broad area within the field, encompassing a range of services and goals, with varied expectations and requirements. This book provides actionable guidance for those designing, initiating, and implementing coaching programs, with new approaches and techniques that drive better outcomes. Provide direct coaching within an organization Manage coaching systems and programs Initiate and lead mentoring and peer-coaching programs Manage external coaches, and deal effectively with coaching suppliers An ideal coaching program must balance need with budget and be tailored to the requirements and resources of both the organization and the participants. It's a complex undertaking, but the right strategy and planning can lead to even better than expected outcomes. For the human resources professional who wants to strengthen an organization's coaching program, CCL Handbook of Coaching in Organizations is a thoughtful reference for a specialized function.

An Introduction to Coaching Skills

Author : Christian van Nieuwerburgh
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 152973620X
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Coaching Skills written by Christian van Nieuwerburgh and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2020-08-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bestselling book introduces you step-by-step to the key skills needed to become a successful coach.

Professional Coaching

Author : Susan English, OSB, EdD, MCC
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826180094
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Professional Coaching written by Susan English, OSB, EdD, MCC and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-12-07 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incorporating a wealth of knowledge from international experts, this is an authoritative guide to provide a comprehensive overview of professional coaching. Grounded in current research, it addresses the historical, ethical, theoretical, and practice foundations of professional coaching, and examines such key therapeutic approaches as acceptance and commitment, internal family systems, psychodynamic, and interpersonal. In easily accessible language, the book discusses core considerations for effective practice such as presence, meaning-making, mindfulness, emotions, self-determination, and culture. The reference examines the variety of practice settings for the profession, including executive, life/personal, health/wellness, spiritual, team, education, and career coaching, along with critical issues such as research advances, credentialing, and training. Further contributing to coaching savvy, the book has techniques for measuring client progress, applications of adult development, intentional change theory, and more. Chapters include recommendations for further reading. Key Features: Provides a comprehensive overview of a fast-growing field Includes contributions from international experts Covers historical, professional, philosophical, and theoretical foundations as well as important applications and practice settings Includes suggestions for further reading