This book addresses becoming and then being a coach plus the impact of coaching.
Summary:
The chapters of the book include:
- The Journey to Become a Coach by Cathy Liska
- Crossroads of Manager, Trainer, and Coach by Kaleen Barbera
- Coaching from the Heart by Betsy Laughter
- Coaching: The Total Package by Jennifer Maxwell Parkinson
- Mapping Your Dream by Shaddae Renee
- Career Coaching for Students by Amanda Quayle
- Career Game Plans by Julie Kratz
- When It Is Time for Feedback by Linda Clark
- Coaching the Athlete Versus the Executive by Emily Bass
- How Coaching Helped a Legacy Business by Kelly Gangl
- The HR Leader’s Transition to Coach by Cheryl Knight
- Affirmation for Sustainable Change by Juanita Bulloch
Each chapter is a unique read and is written by a certified coach drawing on their own experience and expertise.
The Good:
This book provides great insights on the coaching profession, how coaching works in comparison to other fields, being authentic as a coach, application of coaching in terms of careers, executives, and businesses, transitioning to coaching, and the impact of the positive focus of coaching for creating meaningful change.
The Bad:
Sometimes the chapters create more questions than they answer.
Conclusion:
A great read for those thinking about becoming a coach or who are coaches.
Insightful for those who hire coaches or have a coach.
