An Introduction to Coaching Skills is an invaluable resource for novice and trainee coaches. Its accessible, step-by-step style acquaints you with the key skills needed to become a successful coach and, with its focus on the applied side of coaching, the book is an essential text for anyone starting out on their coaching voyage. From the 'how to', through to practicalities and challenges and honing existing skills, this book covers: - Definitions of coaching - How to become a coach - Key coaching skills - Current coaching models - Practical tools and techniques - Reflective practise and how best to help others With evidence-based research, activities and suggestions for further reading, this is a clear and practical, all-you-need guide to becoming a coach. INDICE: ContextFirst things firstBecoming a coachKey coaching skillsListening to encourage thinkingAsking powerful questionsSummarising and paraphrasingGiving and receiving feedbackCoaching processThe GROW modelBeyond behaviour: exploring our thinkingUsing positive psychologyPractical tools and techniquesBody language and emotional intelligenceInspiring creativity: let's talkInspiring creativity: let's drawInspiring creativity: let's playWay of beingBeing HumanInspiring othersConclusionReflecting on practiceReferencesIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-4462-6020-3
- Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 216
- Fecha Publicación: 10/12/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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