The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching: A Developmental Approach

When it was published in 1999, The Handbook of Coaching was the first resource to offer a compendium of basic information about the then-burgeoning field of adult coaching—the art of guiding individuals and organizations to function at their most effective and creative levels. Like the first edition, The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching is based on the groundbreaking work of the Hudson Institute. This revised edition takes a holistic model of development and change in coaching—one that encompasses and accounts for the context in which we live while acknowledging our individual journey in life. Written for experienced and aspiring coaches, as well as for executives and human resource professionals interested in this expansive profession, The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching includes an overview of the essential elements required for the coaching journey and offers a thorough understanding of the key role of self as coach, a robust and agile coaching methodology, and a review of theories and concepts informing the essential pillars of masterful coaching. This comprehensive resource also gives a holistic understanding of the client's life through the lens of transitions, values, and human systems; a look at the development of a coaching culture inside today's organizations as well as the value of a coaching skill set for today's managers; and finally consideration of the role of supervision in a coach's development. The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching is filled with illustrative examples of exemplary coaching and outlines ten proven strategies for becoming a masterful coach.