Professional Coaching: Principles and Practice

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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 fieldIncludes contributions from international expertsCovers historical, professional, philosophical, and theoretical foundations as well as important applications and practice settingsIncludes suggestions for further reading Expands the range of practice settingsIncludes free ebook with purchase of print Cover Title Copyright Contents Contributors Preface Contents of the Book How to Use this Book Who Might Benefit Most from this Book Final Thoughts from the Perspective of a People Helper Share Professional Coaching: Principles and Practice Part I: The Profession of Coaching Chapter 1: Perspectives on the Definition of Coaching Origins of the Word “coach” A Framework for Understanding What Distinguishes Coaching from Consulting and Counseling? The Spectrum of Coaching Best Practices: Cultivating a Coach Mindset Conclusion References Chapter 2: The Roots and Evolution of Coaching The Broad Intellectual Framework of Coaching Coaching Filled an Unmet Need in the World Coaching Sources and Relationships Modern Coaching Patterns and Practices are Dynamic and Contextual Coaching Resulted from an Integral Social Network of Diversity and Inclusion Possible Future for Coaching Conclusion References Chapter 3: The Business of Coaching Today The Coach as Entrepreneur Global Demand Revisited Anticipated Coach Earnings Business Practices to Avoid Risk Marketing Strategies Attracting Clients A Coaching Approach to Business References Chapter 4: Coach Training: Context, Competencies, Methodology, and Practice The Context of Coach Training Coaching Competencies for Coach Trainers Common Coach Training Methodologies The Role of Practice in Coaching Training Types of Coaching Schools Regulating the Coach Training Industry Choosing the Right Coach Training Program Inclusion and Diversity The Future of Coach Training References Chapter 5: Professional Standards: A Developmental Journey Definitions At the Heart of Professional Standards A Journey to Individual Development An Overview on Regulation Conclusion References Chapter 6: Coaching Research: A Critical Review The Development of Coaching Research The Key Factors Coach Factors Coachee Factors Coach–Coachee Relationship Factors Tripartite Relationship and Client Factors The Role of Coaching Supervision Methodological Approaches in Coaching Conclusion References Part II: Core Considerations in Coaching Chapter 7: Ethics and the Professional Coach: Challenges and Best Practices Evolution of a Profession: Competencies, Credentialing, and Ethics Ethics in a Historical View Making Decisions Critical History in the Development of the Coaching Profession Ongoing Regulatory Challenges and Ethical Maturity An Ethical Framework for Decision Making A Simple and Useful View of Ethical Decision Making: A Lesson From Rotary Ethical Case Studies: What to Know and Do to Avoid “Sticky Situations” Six Degrees of Separation Dilemma Reflections on Online Sharing and Social Media in Coaching References Chapter 8: Managing “Invisible” Cultural Issues to Create Partnerships That Work What is Culture? When We Lack Cultural Awareness Creating the Ideal Meeting Space How do you Create a Meeting Space? The Safety, Trust, and Presence Approach (STP): Three Essential Elements Areas of Consideration When Coaching Conclusion References Chapter 9: Honing the Ultimate Coaching Advantage: The Coach/Client Relationship The Primacy of Relationships The Client The Coach–Self Relationship The Coaching Relationship The Coaching Relationship Powered by Way of Being Maximize Client Outcomes: Merge Mind and Heart to Stimulate Change Conclusion References Chapter 10: Interpersonal Approaches to Coaching Coaching Development Coaching Presence The Coach’s Response Interpersonal Skills and Behaviors Awareness and Responsibility Creative Approaches Transference and the Leadership Context Assessment Tools Coaching Responsibly References Chapter 11: Presence as Coaching Meta-Competency What is Presence? Implications: Presence as Coaching Competency Implications: Presence as Coaching Outcome Conclusion Note References Additional Reading and Resources Chapter 12: The Coach as Awareness Agent: A Process Approach Being Aware: The New Coordinates Awareness IQ Two Tools: Coaching for Awareness IQ Being an Awareness IQ Agent Note References Chapter 13: Mindful Compassionate Coaching: An Approach Perfect for “VUCA” Times Setting the Scene Definitions The Collective Mindfulness for the Coach Supporting the Client Specific Practices SOAR The Felt Model Potential Challenges Conclusion References Chapter 14: Successful Coaches Influence Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors Summary and Conclusion References Appendix Chapter 15: Hermeneutic Coaching Defining the Term A Very Brief History Describing Three Key Elements in a Hermeneutic Approach Applying Hermeneutics to Coaching Conclusion Notes References Recommended Reading Chapter 16: The Coach’s Imperative: Expanding Perspectives A Brief Discussion About Subject–Object Theory Coaching Supports Our Clients to Notice The Coach’s Blind Spot How do you Shift Perspectives? Conclusion References Chapter 17: Evaluating Client Progress: A Developmental Approach—Beyond Convention Evaluating Client Progress The Rise of Return on Investment (ROI) Current Conventional Evaluation An Integral+ Approach Conscious Evaluation in a Conscious Business Conventional and Horizontal Learning and Evaluation Transformational Learning Managing Complexity Notes References Part III: Theories and Frameworks in Coaching Chapter 18: Coaching and Seeing Systems John’s Story: Taking a Lesson from his Daughter—the Internal World Why Think About Systems in Coaching? Joanne’s Story: Picturing the Trouble With Human Resources—the External World Jim’s Story: Master Craftsmen on the Manufacturing Floor—the Interaction World Conclusion Notes References Additional Reading Chapter 19: Coaching With Intentional Change Theory The Road Map for Change: Intentional Change Theory It Starts with Vision Thriving Versus Surviving Relationships Matter Expanding Resonant Relationships to Peer Coaching Summary and Key Learning References Chapter 20: Supporting Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness: The Coaching Process From a Self-Determination Theory Perspective Self-Determination Theory in Brief The Facilitating Relationship: Supporting Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness Autonomy Supportive Techniques in Coaching Relatedness-Supportive Techniques Competence-Supportive Techniques and the Provision of Structure Organismic Integration Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration in Everyday Life Autonomy as a Goal for Coaching Toward a Conception of a Fully Functioning Person The SDT Model for Coaching References Chapter 21: Maturity Coaching: Enabling Vertical Development in Leaders About Vertical Development The Maturity Framework Measuring Levels of Maturity Maturity Coaching Conclusion References Additional Reading Chapter 22: The Immunity-to-Change Process: When Change Is Hard to Make What is Immunity to Change? How to Make an ITC Map What Comes Next? Acknowledgment References Chapter 23: Internal Family Systems: Applications in Coaching Multiplicity of Mind Models in Psychology Introduction to IFS Therapy Strengths-Based Inner Family Model by Margaret Moore Inner Team Coaching and IFS by Isabel D’arenberg Concentrated Coaching Model by Mark Hurwich Willo3™: An Organizational Model by Toufic Hakim and Laura Crandall Conclusions and Next Frontiers Note References Chapter 24: Coaching for an Increasingly Complex World What is Complexity Anyway? The Perils of Using Complicated Approaches for Complex Times Habits of Mind to Support Leaders in Complex Situations Coaches for a Complex World Acknowledgment Notes References Chapter 25: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Coaching AC Coaching Overview A New Model Conclusion References Chapter 26: Executive Coaching: A Psychodynamic Approach The Psychodynamic Model Application to Coaching The Emotional Profiles Triangle—Fight, Flight, and Freeze Coaching Interventions Interventions and Outcomes—Francesca, Miles, and David Conclusion References Additional Reading Chapter 27: Integral Coaching: Whole Person Development in a Complex World Overview of Integral Theory An Overview of Constructive-Developmental Theory and Vertical Development What is Unique about Integral Coaching? Integral Coaching Schools Around the Globe Conclusion: The Future of Integral Coaching References Additional Reading Part IV: Applications of Coaching Chapter 28: Leadership Coaching as a Growth Cycle: From Transition to Transition Transition Client Transformation A Plan to Transform Coach Transformation Transition, Again Conclusion References Chapter 29: Life Coaching: The Heart and Soul of Professional Coaching The Roots of Present-Day Life Coaching Coaching Principles Arising From Shifts in Consciousness A Core Teaching in Life Coach Training My Journey to Life Coaching Coaching Personal Empowerment An Intention of Awareness Who are Ideal Clients for Life Coaches? Life Coaching Tools, Techniques, and Strategies Using the Life Coach Process With a Client The Future of Life Coaching References Chapter 30: Advancing the Practice of Professional Health and Wellness Coaching The Need for Health and Wellness Coaching A Shift From the Traditional Approach Definition of Health and Wellness Coaching Different From Other Coaching Domains Communication of Information What Background Do Health and Wellness Coaches Bring? Distinguishing Health and Wellness Coaches From Other Healthcare Professionals Use of Integrative Terminology Work Settings for Health and Wellness Coaches Coaching Psychology in Health and Wellness Coaching Establishing National Standards, Best Practices, and Credentialing Ethical Considerations in Health and Wellness Coaching Evidence Base for Health and Wellness Coaching References Chapter 31: What Team Coaching Is and Is Not Brief Review of Academic Research Team Coaching: Developing the One-to-Many Relationship Team Formation Working Agreements are Crucial Expanded Competencies Required for Team Coaching Perceiving the Collective Field Active Listening: Synthesizing Patterns of Meaning Powerful Questioning: Make Visible the Invisible Direct Communication: Activate Creative Synergy Coaching is Consciousness The Promise of Self-Sustaining Teams References Chapter 32: Coaching and Spirituality: A Mutually Resourceful Relationship What Do We Mean By Spirituality? Resources for Coaching Clients Coaching as a Spiritual Resource Incorporating Spirituality into Coaching Conclusion References Chapter 33: Coaching in Education Facilitative Approach Dialogic Approach Comparing Coaching to Other Interventions Education-specific Coaching Models and Processes Shared Features of Facilitative and Dialogic Approaches The Global Framework for Coaching and Mentoring in Education Conclusion References Chapter 34: Executive Coaching What Exactly is Executive Coaching? The Coaching Process is Public and the Content is Private Executive Coaching in Historical Context Where Do We Go From Here? References Chapter 35: Career Coaching: The ADAPT Framework The 21st Century Career Landscape Adapt® Framework Career Management Strategy: Micro Versus Macro Perspective Coaching Engagement Group and 1-on-1 Career Coaching Self-determination Theory (SDT) Intentional Change Theory (ICT) Career Management Strategy: Micro–Macro Exploration Macro Perspective Exploration Micro Perspective Exploration Conclusion References Index