Overview

What are the essential skills needed to set up and run a successful coaching practice? Coaching is the new growth industry in the UK and coaching as a profession is increasingly becoming an attractive option for motivated professionals. Achieving Excellence in Your Coaching Practice provides a practical and accessible guide to the business skills needed to succeed as a self-employed coach. It focuses on every aspect of setting up and developing a professional and successful coaching practice, including discussion of how to market your business, manage your resources, assess risk, and promote a professional image. Assuming no prior knowledge or experience of running a business, this book provides an invaluable guide to the major financial, legal and practical issues involved in setting up a coaching practice. It will be welcomed by all coaches, whatever their level of experience.

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Author:   Gladeana McMahon ,  Stephen Palmer (Director, Centre for Coaching, UK) ,  Christine Wilding
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 19.80cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781583918968

ISBN 10:   1583918965
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   17 November 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Achieving Excellence in Your Coaching Practice is a first-rate addition to the series in Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge by Routledge and delivers suitably against the stated objectives of being 'practical and highly accessible'. The range and depth of subject area included reflects the diverse knowledge and experience of the three authors and I would certainly recommend this book to any aspiring coach seeking to establish and succeed with their own coaching practice. - International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, April 2006 ...an enjoyable, easy read and highly recommended for anyone thinking of going it alone. - The Psychologist

Achieving Excellence in Your Coaching Practice is a first-rate addition to the series in Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge by Routledge and delivers suitably against the stated objectives of being 'practical and highly accessible'. The range and depth of subject area included reflects the diverse knowledge and experience of the three authors and I would certainly recommend this book to any aspiring coach seeking to establish and succeed with their own coaching practice. - International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, April 2006 ...an enjoyable, easy read and highly recommended for anyone thinking of going it alone. - The Psychologist One of a series of highly practical books providing an accessible guide to the business skills required to succeed as a self-employed coach... The book contains many valuable tips and opportun ities to reflect on the content and apply it to your own situation. - Network Review, Spring 2012

Achieving Excellence in Your Coaching Practice is a first-rate addition to the series in Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge by Routledge and delivers suitably against the stated objectives of being 'practical and highly accessible'. The range and depth of subject area included reflects the diverse knowledge and experience of the three authors and I would certainly recommend this book to any aspiring coach seeking to establish and succeed with their own coaching practice. - International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, April 2006 ...an enjoyable, easy read and highly recommended for anyone thinking of going it alone. - The Psychologist One of a series of highly practical books providing an accessible guide to the business skills required to succeed as a self-employed coach... The book contains many valuable tips and opportun ities to reflect on the content and apply it to your own situation. - Network Review, Spring 2012

<p> Achieving Excellence in Your Coaching Practice is a first-rate addition to the series in Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge by Routledge and delivers suitably against the stated objectives of being 'practical and highly accessible'. The range and depth of subject area included reflects the diverse knowledge and experience of the three authors and I would certainly recommend this book to any aspiring coach seeking to establish and succeed with their own coaching practice. - International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, April 2006 <p>. ..an enjoyable, easy read and highly recommended for anyone thinking of going it alone. - The Psychologist

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Personal development and executive coach City University and Centre for Stress Management Independent coach and motivational trainer

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