Coaching Psychology: Catalyzing Excellence in Organizational Leadership (Fundamentals of Consulting Psychology Series)

C oaching Psychology brings evidence-based methods and models to the practice of leadership coaching for professional and personal growth. The authors apply these tools with the aim of developing and improving the skills clients need to assume and/or be more effective in leadership positions in organizations. This concise guide offers psychologists a comprehensive overview of coaching psychology, from initial client contact to the conclusion of the engagement. It describes the assortment of tools coaching psychologists use, including models to guide the process; didactic exercises and other homework that requires self-reflection, video clips, journaling, and assessment inventories; and key stakeholder feedback for identifying the individual’s great strengths (their platform for achieving their best Leader self) and suggested areas for improvement. As the authors describe, the primary tool for facilitating learning is the coach’s self. Results of research on the effectiveness of various coaching methods are presented, along with practical discussions of how psychologists can acquire the often subtle skills required to become effective coaching psychologists. Common ethical dilemmas, such as how to handle multiple relationships, are examined, along with evidence-based strategies for addressing professional issues, such as maintaining emotional resilience.

Coaching Psychology: Catalyzing Excellence inOrganizational Leadership brings evidence-based methods andmodels to the practice of leadership coaching for professional andpersonal growth. The authors apply these tools with theaim of developing and improving the skills clients need to assumeand/or be more effective in leadership positions in organizations.This concise guide offers psychologists a comprehensive overview ofcoaching psychology, from initial client contact to the conclusionof the engagement. It describes the assortment of tools coachingpsychologists use, including models to guide the process; didacticexercises and other homework that requires self-reflection, videoclips, journaling, and assessment inventories; and key stakeholderfeedback for identifying the individual's great strengths (theirplatform for achieving their best Leader self) and suggested areasfor improvement. As the authors describe, the primary tool forfacilitating learning is the coach's self. Results of research onthe effectiveness of various coaching methods are presented, alongwith practical discussions of how psychologists can acquire theoften subtle skills required to become effective coachingpsychologists. Common ethical dilemmas, such as how to handlemultiple relationships, are examined, along with evidence-basedstrategies for addressing professional issues, such as maintainingemotional resilience.

Coaching Psychology offers a science-based approach fornurturing the personal and professional growth of organizationalleaders. This guide offers a high-level overview of the process,describes the learning and coaching models on which it is based,explores some of the available tools used in coaching, examines theresearch on the effectiveness of coaching methods, and explains howpsychologists can acquire the skills they need to become effectivecoaches. A final chapter examines some of the ethical issues thatpsychologists in organizational settings might confront.

Coaching Psychology: Catalyzing Excellence in Organizational Leadership brings evidence-based methods and models to the practice of leadership coaching for professional and personal growth. The authors apply these tools with the aim of developing and improving the skills clients need to assume and/or be more effective in leadership positions in organizations. This concise guide offers psychologists a comprehensive overview of coaching psychology, from initial client contact to the conclusion of the engagement. It describes the assortment of tools coaching psychologists use, including models to guide the process; didactic exercises and other homework that requires self-reflection, video clips, journaling, and assessment inventories; and key stakeholder feedback for identifying the individual’s great strengths (their platform for achieving their best Leader self) and suggested areas for improvement. As the authors describe, the primary tool for facilitating learning is the coach’s self. Results of research on the effectiveness of various coaching methods are presented, along with practical discussions of how psychologists can acquire the often subtle skills required to become effective coaching psychologists. Common ethical dilemmas, such as how to handle multiple relationships, are examined, along with evidence-based strategies for addressing professional issues, such as maintaining emotional resilience. "Coaching psychology offers a science-based approach for nurturing personal and professional growth. This concise guide helps prepare psychologists to work with individuals in an organizational setting to develop their leadership skills. It offers a complete overview of coaching psychology, from initial contact to termination of the engagement. The coaching psychologist draws upon myriad tools including assessment inventories and video recordings of the client, to help evaluate current performance and areas for improvement. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of various coaching methods is provided, along with practical discussions of how psychologists can acquire the often subtle skills required to become effective coaches. Common ethical dilemmas such as how to handle multiple relationships are also examined, along with evidence-based strategies for addressing professional issues such as maintaining emotional resilience"-- Provided by publisher "Coaching psychology offers a science-based approach for nurturing personal and professional growth. This concise guide helps prepare psychologists to work with individuals in an organizational setting to develop their leadership skills. It offers a complete overview of coaching psychology, from initial contact to termination of the engagement. The coaching psychologist draws upon myriad tools including assessment inventories and video recordings of the client, to help evaluate current performance and areas for improvement. Research demonstrating the effectiveness of various coaching methods is provided, along with practical discussions of how psychologists can acquire the often subtle skills required to become effective coaches. Common ethical dilemmas such as how to handle multiple relationships are also examined, along with evidence-based strategies for addressing professional issues such as maintaining emotional resilience"-- Résumé de l'éditeur Contents Series Editor’s Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Coaching Psychology: Individualized Leader Development Chapter 2 A Closer Look: The Coaching Psychology Engagement Chapter 3 Coaching Psychology Tools, Methods, and Techniques Chapter 4 How Effective Is Executive Coaching? Chapter 5 How Psychologists Can Prepare for Coaching Leaders Chapter 6 Ethical and Professional Issues in Coaching Psychology Epilogue References Index About the Authors