Overview

"""This book opens up an entirely new perspective of understanding and identifying a client's developmental process as well as the challenges related to each stage of that process - for both coach and client. It does not provide one best solution for dealing with these issues but rather stimulates problem solving reflections of the reader by pointing out most suitable psychological approaches, suggesting essential issues to deal with and alerting of others to be aware of."" Sabine MuellerCoaches often say that their coaching is developmental, but what they mean by this varies significantly. This groundbreaking book explores the most puzzling and debated aspects of human nature, such as 'self', 'free will' and 'psychological evolution' - and then introduces both a new theory of developmental coaching and a new framework for coaching practice. Tatiana Bachkirova addresses highly debated and complex ideas with ease and explains their relevance to everyday living and helping people to move forward in their lives. To make these ideas real for coaches the book is written in a clear and engaging way with examples, illustrations, exercises and case studies. Coaches who wish to enrich their practice will find plenty to learn, reflect on and apply immediately in their client engagements. Coaches who see their own self as a crucial element of a coaching encounter will have an opportunity to explore and enhance their own developmental process. Students of advanced coaching programmes will find this book both intellectually stimulating and a useful resource for practice."

Full Product Details

Author:   Tatiana Bachkirova
Publisher:   Open University Press
Imprint:   Open University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9780335238552

ISBN 10:   0335238556
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   16 April 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   0335250238
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement Introduction Part One: Three stories about the self: towards a new theory for coaches Introduction to Part One The first story: the self as an operator The second story: there is no self The third story: the evolving self A résumé of three stories of the self with new propositions for coaches Part Two: A theory and framework for developmental coaching Introduction to Part Two The main principles of developmental coaching Mechanisms of developmental coaching Developmental framework Part Three: Coaching according to the developmental framework Introduction to Part Three Coaching towards a healthy ego Coaching the ego Coaching beyond the ego Coaching the soul Conclusions about and for developmental coaches Bibliography Index

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Tatiana Bachkirova is an academic, a coach and a coaching supervisor. At Oxford Brookes University she leads a Postgraduate course in Supervision for Coaching and Mentoring and teaches on MA and doctoral programmes. She is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Co-editor in Chief of Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice.

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