Gina Hernez-Broome (Editor), Lisa A. Boyce (Editor)
ISBN: 978-0-470-55332-9
Hardcover
544 pages
November 2010
This book
provides a greater understanding of what the participants,
including the coach, the client, and the organization,
bring to the coaching engagement with insights on how
to increase coaching effectiveness. Authored by Anna
Marie Valerio and Jennifer Deal is Chapter Five, entitled
"Who is Your Coachee and Why Does It Matter."
In this chapter, the focus is on the client by examining
the relevant client characteristics and the associated
challenges and implications for coaching.
Praise for Advancing Executive Coaching
"Rich in content, this book is an impressive and varied review of the field of coaching from a notable assembly of authors. It is thought provoking yet practical, and represents an important contribution to a fast-moving field. A must read for anyone interested in executive coaching and all organizations that want to implement coaching"
—Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach and author of the New York Times best-sellers, MOJO and What Got You Here Won't Get You There
"This excellent book on executive coaching takes the reader on an exciting journey of discovery and explores the link between practice and research. A great resource for HR professionals and coaches."
—Professor Stephen Palmer, Ph.D., director of the Coaching Psychology Unit, City University, London, United Kingdom
"If you are looking for a solid evidence-based book on leadership and executive coaching – look no further. From tools and techniques, to theoretical frameworks and practice advice on how to implement and measure leadership coaching – it's all here. A must-have for the novice and experienced executive coach alike. Enjoy!"
—Anthony M. Grant, Ph.D., director, Coaching Psychology Unit, University of Sydney
"The book offers both tested strategies and techniques and an exploration of emerging issues and new directions."
—Cindy McCauley, Ph.D., senior fellow at the Center for Creative Leadership
"The editors have compiled an 'all-star' roster of authors who tackle issues from implementing and evaluating coaching programs to maximizing the effectiveness of individual coaching relationships. This book will be a must have for anyone interested in world-class executive coaching."
—Kurt Kraiger, Ph.D., 2010 SIOP President, Professor and Director of the Industrial and Organizational Psychology Program at Colorado State University
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