Summary
This is a collection of papers by well-known contemporary writers who describe their own models of coaching and their thoughts on the theoretical roots that define their work. The collection explores the theoretical underpinning of coaching from classical to contemporary thinkers, sets the appropriate organizational context for coaching within the framework of contemporary organizations, and traces the historical developments of personality testing and the lasting role that psychometrics play in the coaching industry. It also examines the differences between psychodynamic and non-psychodynamic approaches to coaching, and addresses the role the unconscious plays in the way we offer coaching and interact within the thinking space created for clients. A number of different case studies illustrate the multi-dimensional model in practice. The book also provides an outlook on how to address ethical considerations and dilemmas associated with coaching, and includes up-to-date information on resources, facilities, and further training for coaches. This is a recommended book for coaches, clients, sponsors of coaching, and practitioners from related professions. The Contributors: Miranda Alcock, Halina Brunning, Michael Diamond, Angela Eden, Larry Gould, Clare Huffington, Michael Jarrett, Richard Kwiatkowski, Gordon Lawrence, Anton Obholzer, Vega Roberts, Marlene Spero, Lionel Stapley, Mark Stein, and Erika Stern.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements |
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About the Editor and Contributors |
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Foreword |
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Introduction |
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PART I: TOWARDS AN ECOLOGY OF SYSTEMS-PSYCHODYNAMIC COACHING |
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What is the difference and what makes the difference? A comparative study of psychodynamic and non-psychodynamic approaches to executive coaching |
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A contextualized approach to coaching |
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Coaching women for senior executive roles: a societal perspective on power and exclusion |
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79 | (16) |
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PART II: THE ANATOMY OF SYSTEMS-PSYCHODYNAMIC COACHING |
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95 | (88) |
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Executive coaching, unconscious thinking, and infinity |
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97 | (16) |
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Layers of meaning: a coaching journey |
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113 | (18) |
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The six domains of executive coaching |
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131 | (22) |
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Inside-out and outside-in: the use of personality and 360 degree data in executive coaching |
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153 | (30) |
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PART III: APPLICATIONS OF SYSTEMS-PSYCHODYNAMIC COACHING |
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``Getting off on the right foot'': coaching young adults |
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185 | (16) |
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Role consultancy: an application in the field of sports psychology |
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201 | (16) |
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Coaching as a transitional process: a case of a lawyer in transition |
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217 | (18) |
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Three-dimensional coaching in action |
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235 | (16) |
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PART IV: A DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES |
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251 | (12) |
Index |
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