‘The bible of coaching guides…No other book gives you the tools, skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships.’ Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

CO-ACTIVE COACHING offers current and aspiring coaches, leaders and managers in organisations and anyone wanting to strengthen interpersonal relationships, a practical, yet transformative communication process called the Co-Active Model. Since its creation by the authors more than 25 years ago, the Co-Active Model and the book have formed the foundation of the authors’ six-part coach training program delivered globally to tens of thousands of individuals each year through the authors’ training institute, CTI.

With its origins in the coaching profession, the Co-Active Model also applies to work and interpersonal relationships because it is based on principles of effective communication backed by current scientific research. In this highly-anticipated new edition, the universal applicability of the the Co-Active Model is emphasised. It goes beyond the one-on-one coach/coachee structure to include guidance for leaders and managers on how they can add a coaching competency to their professional skill set.

New to this edition:

Every chapter has been updated for relevance and direct application to coaching in all of its forms, including in the workplace

New material covering: current neuroscience research, Co-Active approaches to leadership development and working with groups and teams

More examples drawn from the authors’ first-hand experiences, especially in workplace settings

More examples of the Co-Active Model applied internationally

Updated/fine-tuned glossary (less jargon)

Web-based ‘Toolkit’ with 27 exercises, questionnaires, checklists, and reproducible forms