The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Coaching - by Leni Wildflower & Diane Brennan (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Students of coaching and coaches need the proper resources in order to enhance their practice. This handbook is an interdisciplinary collection of coaching theory and practice by over twenty practitioners from across five countries. It provides overview of all the theoretical constructs that are used in current coaching practices, and spans theories ranging from adult psychology to self-help. With summaries of theoretical traditions related to coaching and concrete applications, the book is ideal for coaches who want to better understand their practice, expand their toolkit, and increase their credibility"--Provided by publisher.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR THE HANDBOOK OF KNOWLEDGE-BASED COACHING

"Definitive, with extensive references and a commitment to connecting theory to practice in every chapter, this important contribution is a delicious and wide-ranging exploration of the lineages that have shaped the modern practice of coaching."
--Doug Silsbee, author, Presence-Based Coaching and The Mindful Coach

"The translation of theories from multiple disciplines to the practice of coaching makes this book a must-read!"
--Terrence E. Maltbia, senior lecturer, Adult Learning and Leadership; and faculty director, Columbia Coaching Certification Program, Teachers College, Columbia University

"If you have an appetite for the scientific roots of what works best in coaching, and you are hungry for an easy-to-digest translation of the science to practice, this book is a feast and will be on your plate for many years to come."
--Margaret Moore (Coach Meg), founder and CEO, Wellcoaches Corporation; and codirector, Institute of Coaching, McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School

"Whether you're a beginner or an experienced coach, this rollicking ride through dozens of the most important theories and perspectives in coaching will be a vital companion. With quick and helpful summaries of key ideas and their use--and selective bibliographies should you wish to go deeper into a particular area--this book will help you support your clients in a targeted and sophisticated way."
--Jennifer Garvey Berger, author, Changing on the Job: Growing the Leaders Our Organizations Need; and coeditor, Executive Coaching: Practices and Perspectives

"This is a book I have been missing. What a pleasure to read and what a stretching of my mind."
--Kim Gørtz, senior consultant, Copenhagen Coaching Center

"Anyone who is serious about improving the quality of coaching will find The Handbook an invaluable resource that reflects the breadth and richness of the growing evidence-based approach to coaching practice."
--David Clutterbuck, visiting professor in the coaching and mentoring faculties, Oxford Brookes and Sheffield Hallam Universities

About the Author

LENI WILDFLOWER is a coach, consultant, and teacher. Currently, she designs coaching programs at Fielding Graduate University, which she also does independently for organizations, corporations, and nonprofits. She is the author of courses in change management, conflict resolution, quality of work, leadership, and executive coaching. Wildflower envisioned and designed Fielding's Evidence Based Coaching certificate program.

DIANE BRENNAN is an executive coach, consultant, and author. She works with leaders and teams in organizations to expand learning and navigate change. Brennan took on leadership roles in the International Coach Federation (ICF) in order to promote global conversations and professionalization across the community and served as the ICF global president in 2008. She is also the coeditor of The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching, from Jossey-Bass.