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Title | The 7 Steps of Effective Executive Coaching |
| Author | Sabine Dembkowski, Fiona Eldridge and Ian Hunter | |
| Publisher | Thorogood | |
| ISBN | 1 85418 3338 | |
| Usefulness | 4/5 | |
| The 7 Steps of Executive Coaching, based on the achieved coaching model, is an interesting addition to the growing library for the profession. It explores the seven core capabilities of effective executive coaching: rapport building, deep listening, creative questioning, giving effective feedback, clear goal setting, intuition and presence.
Each chapter is divided into clear subsections on the different interpersonal skills and techniques required, contains interesting case studies and a brief summary of the key points of each chapter. Detailed, practical examples illuminate the authors’ model and its use, although I have some difficulty identifying with its emphasis on the client only in their work role and not holistically. There is much to ponder after reading this book. It is a very helpful step-by-step guide to successful coaching techniques, focusing on the precise skills to be developed, and is presented in a very clear format. With the help of case studies, the authors usefully demonstrate the benefits of coaching in the workplace. They have written a helpful guide for managers new to coaching, practitioners wishing to enhance their skills and those responsible for commissioning executive coaching. |
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