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Executive coaching with backbone and heart : a systems approach to engaging leaders with their challenges

Mary Beth O'Neill's first edition of this groundbreaking book helped define the field of executive coaching. In this thoroughly revised edition, she outlines her dynamic approach to coaching leaders, developed over a 20-year career. Mary Beth O'Neill's first edition of this groundbreaking book helped define the field of executive coaching. In this thoroughly revised edition, she outlines her dynamic approach to coaching leaders, developed over a twenty-year career. The second edition incorporates the latest advances in leadership development and insights into the "ROI" (return on investment) of coaching
eBook, English, ©2007
Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, ©2007
1 online resource (xxii, 330 pages) : illustrations
9780787997663, 9781118047248, 9786610957361, 0787997668, 1118047249, 6610957363
173661343
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
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
Making a strategic transition to the role of executive coach
Helping leaders effectively coach employees