Coaching Psychology: Catalyzing Excellence in Organizational Leadership

Coaching 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.