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 the Executive's Challenges and the Coach's Challenges The Triangled Coach: Being Effective in the Middle Part Two: Methodology: The Four Phases of Coaching Phase 1 - Contracting: Find a Way to Be a Partner Phase 2 - Planning: Keep the Ownership with the Client Phase 3 - Live-Action Coaching: Strike While the Iron is Hot Phase 4 - Debriefing: Define a Learning Focus An ROI Method for Executive Coaching: Have the Client Convince the Coach of the Return on Investment Part Three: Special Applications Making a Strategic Transition to the Role of Executive Coach Helping Leaders Effective Coach Employees Coaching for the Coach Appendix A: The Core Activities and Outcomes of the Coaching Phase Appendix B: Executive Coaching Skills Self-Assessment Survey Appendix C: Questions for Clients Appendix D: Combining Coaching and Consulting for Powerful Results