Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart: A Systems Approach to Engaging Leaders with Their Challenges

Contents Part One: Core Concepts: The Coach's Stance An Introduction to Executive Coaching Developing a Strong Signature Presence Systems Thinking: Understanding Challenges of the Executive and Coach The Triangled Coach: Being Effective in the Middle Part Two: The Four Phases of Coaching Phase 1 - Contracting: Find a Way to Be a Partner Phase 2 - Action Planning: Keep Ownership with the Client Phase 3 - Live-Action Coaching: Strike when the Iron is Hot Phase 4 - Debriefing: Define a Learning Focus Part Three: Special Applications Making a Strategic Transition to the Role of Executive Coach Helping Leaders Effective Coach Employees Appendix 1: Assessing Your Coaching Effectiveness Appendix 2: Questions for Clients Appendix 3: Combining Coaching and Consulting for Powerful Results