{"product_id":"executive-coaching-with-backbone-and-heart-a-systems-approach-to-engaging-leaders-with-their-challenges-hardback-9780787986391","title":"Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart; A Systems Approach to Engaging Leaders with Their Challenges (Hardback) 9780787986391","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eExecutive Coaching with Backbone and Heart\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Systems Approach to Engaging Leaders with Their Challenges\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMary Beth A. O'Neill (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787986391, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 24 August 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages, Drawings: 12 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 16 x 3.6 cm, 0.544 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eExecutive Coaching with Backbone and Heart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In this book, O'Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Daryl R. Conner\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO and president, ODR-USA, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mary Beth O'Neill's executive coaching gave me the tools and clarity to become a far more effective leader and change agent. The bottom line was that we succeeded with a monumental organizational turnaround that had seemed impossible to accomplish.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eEric Stevens\u003c\/b\u003e, former CEO, Courage Center\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"O'Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eGeoff Bellman\u003c\/b\u003e, consultant and author, \u003ci\u003eThe Consultant's Calling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Mary Beth brings a keen business focus to coaching by not just contributing insights but through helping me and my team gain the insights that we need to solve our own problems. She has the ability to see through the sometimes chaotic dialogue and personalities in order to help a team focus on the real issues and dynamics that can impede organizations from achieving their goals.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eJohn C. Nicol\u003c\/b\u003e, general manager, MSN Media Network\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and initiative. O'Neill's systems-based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and good decision-makers.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003ePaul D. Purcell\u003c\/b\u003e, president, Beacon Development Group\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"With Mary Beth O'Neill's coaching, I've become the kind of leader who balances both the needs to get results and to develop great working relationships. Since I started working with her, I've won accolades as the Top Innovator for my company, and as Professional of the Year for my industry. More important, I've been able to scope my job in a way that allows me to learn and contribute at the same time, all the while delivering great results to the bottom line.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003eLynann Bradbury\u003c\/b\u003e, vice president, Waggener Edstrom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Core Concepts: The Coach’s Stance 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. An Introduction to Executive Coaching 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Developing a Strong Signature Presence 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Systems Thinking: Understanding the Executive’s Challenges and the Coach’s Challenges 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Triangled Coach: Being Effective in the Middle 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Methodology: The Four Phases of Coaching 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Phase 1—Contracting: Find a Way to Be a Partner 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Phase 2—Planning: Keep the Ownership with the Client 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Phase 3—Live-Action Coaching: Strike While the Iron Is Hot 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Phase 4—Debriefing: Define a Learning Focus 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. An ROI Method for Executive Coaching: Have the Client Convince the Coach of the Return on Investment 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Special Applications 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Making a Strategic Transition to the Role of Executive Coach 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Helping Leaders Effectively Coach Employees 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword: Coaching for the Coach 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: The Core Activities and Outcomes of the Coaching Phases 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Executive Coaching Skills Self-Assessment Survey 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Questions for Clients 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Combining Coaching and Consulting for Powerful Results 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 321\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453525913880,"sku":"9780787986391","price":44.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787986391.jpg?v=1785285794","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/executive-coaching-with-backbone-and-heart-a-systems-approach-to-engaging-leaders-with-their-challenges-hardback-9780787986391","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}