Business Coaching and Mentoring

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Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Foolish Assumptions; Icons Used in This Book; Beyond the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part 1 Getting Started with Business Coaching and Mentoring; Chapter 1 Navigating the World of Coaching and Mentoring; Spotlighting the Business Benefits of Coaching and Mentoring; Defining Coaching and Mentoring; Coaching is the art of co-creation; Mentoring is the art of imparting wise counsel; Distinguishing coaching and mentoring from therapy; Distinguishing Business Coaching from Other Types of Coaching. Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here Part 1 Getting Started with Business Coaching and Mentoring Chapter 1 Navigating the World of Coaching and Mentoring Spotlighting the Business Benefits of Coaching and Mentoring Defining Coaching and Mentoring Coaching is the art of co-creation Mentoring is the art of imparting wise counsel Distinguishing coaching and mentoring from therapy Distinguishing Business Coaching from Other Types of Coaching. Business coaching requires an understanding of businessCoaching leaders to be difference-makers Equipping Yourself to Help Other People in the Business Context Choosing a coach or mentor Becoming a business coach or mentor Being on the Other Side as Coachee or Mentee Understanding Professional Requirements Chapter 2 Making the Case for Coaching and Mentoring Taking the Role of Educator Valuing Third-Party Observation in Business Showing that the coach's perspective matters Knowing how perspective feeds into change Understanding construal-level theory. Leading a client to the light-bulb momentIdentifying the Client's Return on Investment Selling the benefits Doing a cost-benefits analysis Measuring and monetizing Measuring the hidden benefits clients can't see Investing now for a future return Stretching the Budget Adding Value by Training Leaders in Coaching and Mentoring Skills Chapter 3 Developing the Skills and Knowledge Base of a Coach and Mentor The Differences between Coaching and Mentoring The coaching skillset The mentoring mind-set Coaching and Mentoring Skills Being present for a session Active listening. Why coaching is rarely about the first issue in the conversationDoing your homework and developing relevant business knowledge Structuring a Client Session Getting into the right frame of mind Contracting creates relationship clarity The contracting session Creating the right environment Knowing your limitations Using Models in Coaching and Mentoring The CLEAR model Solution-focused coaching model A model for mentoring Developing flexibility in utilizing models and tools Working in Particular Circumstances Coaching and mentoring via telephone, web, and email. Cross-cultural and multicultural workChapter 4 Assessing Clients' Needs before Coaching Creating Programs to Deliver Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations Figuring out what the organization wants and what the organization needs Working with talent management and succession planning Supporting coaches and mentors Coaching Wannabe Business Owners and Startups Helping startups see the value of coaching Looking at areas for focus Guiding the jack-of-all-trades and master of one Helping the Family-Owned Business Survive and Thrive Knowing where your support is most helpful.