Overview

Coaching is being transformed. As low-cost coaching platforms and AI develop, coaches need to differentiate themselves to survive and thrive. Does that mean ironing out the wrinkles, gaining more badges and credentials? Perhaps following rules just makes us more human robots. The truth is that you don’t need to be a perfect coach to be a transformational presence; often, your own brand of human frailty is exactly what the world - and your client - needs right now. Mature coaches can respect the rules but not be bound by them when they tap into their internal wisdom. Karen Foy, BA, MSc is a Master Certified Coach with over 20 years’ experience, and a certified coach educator, mentor and supervisor. She has recently retired as the Programme Director of accredited coaching programs at Henley Business School, where she is still a visiting tutor and Honorary Fellow.​

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Author:   Karen Foy ,  Dr. Darren Henley, CBE
Publisher:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Imprint:   Practical Inspiration Publishing
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.60cm
ISBN:  

9781788608275

ISBN 10:   1788608275
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   28 October 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Why be a rule breaker? Part 1: Radical Self-Honesty Chapter 1: Why do you coach? Chapter 2: Dropping the Performance Chapter 3: The myth of the objective observer Chapter 4: Uncovering personal bias Chapter 5: What does this mean for your coaching mindset? Part 2: Curious acceptance of difference Chapter 6: Building a brave space for exploration. Chapter 7: Bird-Watching for Coaches Chapter 8: Fearing the Unknown Part 3: The Pathway to Co-creation Chapter 9: Doing the Work Chapter 10: Getting to the heart of the matter Chapter 11: Following the Thread Chapter 12: Coaching the Person not the Task Chapter 13: Listening for What? Chapter 14: If you are not evoking awareness you might as well give up Chapter 15: What if they don’t want an action plan? Chapter 16: Developing Ethical Maturity Chapter 17: So who are you now as a coach? Conclusion

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Karen Foy is a Master Certified Coach with over 20 years’ experience, and a certified coach, mentor and supervisor and educator. Karen holds a BA Psychology from the University of Sheffield and an MSc Coaching Psychology from the University of East London. She has recently retired as the Programme Director of accredited coaching programmes at Henley Business School, where she is still a visiting tutor and Honorary Fellow.​

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