What’s app?

Coaching-specific apps are few and far between, but, argues Jonathan Dyson, with the huge rise in the use of mobile devices among coaches, it’s just a matter of time before a range of targeted apps appear The use of smartphone and tablet apps looks set to become...

In fair weather and foul

A client and coach ought to be well matched at the start of contracting. But a lot can happen to the pairing along their journey of discovery, reveals Elspeth May. Just how prepared are you for a coaching relationship? It’s a leap of faith going into a coaching...

More than a feeling

Working with emotion in coaching is an under-researched and challenging area. However, with the right approach and tools, it offers insight into client sense-making and can help with goal attainment, argue Peter Duffell and Carmelina Lawton-Smith Emotion can be a...

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Title Internal Coaching: The Inside Story Author Katharine St John-Brooks Publisher Karnac Books ISBN 978 17804 9172 1 Usefulness ***** With the demand for internal coaching on the rise (by 79 per cent according to the Ridler Report 2013), St John-Brooks’ book is...

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Book Title The Art of Somatic Coaching: Embodying Skillful Action, Wisdom, and Compassion Author Richard Strozzi-Heckler Publisher North Atlantic Books ISBN 978 15839 4673 2 Usefulness ***** Every now and then a book is published that is destined to become a major...