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Gavin, James, 1942-

Foundations of professional coaching : models, methods, and core competencies / James Gavin. - Champaign, IL, : Human Kinetics, 2022. - xiii, 297 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt. I. The field of coaching. Evolution of a coaching profession
The roots of coaching
Goals, growth, and transformation
pt. II. Guiding models. Understanding change
Coaching models
pt. III. The coach's skill set. The ethical coach
Partnering in agreements
Cultivating trust and safety
Coaching presence
Listening actively
The art of inquirty
The coach's voice
Stimulating new perspectives
Coaching action and learning
Coaching as a way of being


"This book provides a framework, grounded in the International Coach Federation's eight core competencies, for understanding the coaching relationship and how it benefits the client. It helps the reader to understand the wide variety of applications of personal coaching and explains the change and coaching models that have evolved over decades"--

ISBN: 9781718200845 9781718200852

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Coaching (Athletics)

Dewey Class. No.: 796.077 / GAV