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OverviewFor many mental health professionals, executive and personal coaching are attractive alternatives to managed care practice, having the appeal of practice flexibility and offering the opportunity to assist relatively healthy and productive individuals in a non-medical environment. Likewise, formal mental health training can be a significant asset in coaching clients with complicated psychological problems. In order to make a successful transition from a clinical to a corporate environment, clinicians need a realistic understanding of organizational dynamics as well as preparation in the methods and professional issues unique to coaching. This book provides mental health professionals with a map of the territory of the corporate world and describes in detail the major theoretical coaching models and progressive phases. Sperry addresses both executive coaching, which focuses primarily on issues of work performance and personal coaching, which deals with the development of high level psychological and physical health. Special strategies for optimizing executive performance, developing leadership skills and promoting personal, relational, physical and spiritual well-being are revealed as the book explores the practical, ethical and legal aspects of beginning and maintaining an active coaching practice. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Len SperryPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.570kg ISBN: 9780415946131ISBN 10: 0415946131 Pages: 220 Publication Date: 26 September 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Executive Coaching as a Practice Option 2. Executives and Executive Coaching 3. The Context of Executive Coaching 4. Selecting Appropriate Clients and Coaches for Executive Coaching 5. The Process of Executive Coaching 6. Skill-Focused Coaching with Executives 7. Performance-Focused Coaching with Executives 8. Development-Focused Coaching with Executives 9. Executive Consultation and Executive Psychotherapy 10. The Practice of Executive Coaching IndexReviewsLen Sperry has written an excellent introduction to the field. Although the book is slanted towards mental health professionals, it can be usefully read by anyone interested in the subject. ---Network Review Winner 2005 Len Sperry has written an excellent introduction to the field. Although the book is slanted towards mental health professionals, it can be usefully read by anyone interested in the subject. ---Network Review Winner 2005 Author InformationLen Sperry, M.D., Ph.D. is professor of Health Services Administration and Psychology, and director of the Masters in Health Services Administration program at Barry University in Florida. He has consulted with executives throughout the U.S. and abroad for over thirty years, and has designed and implemented leadership development programs for several corporations. Sperry is board certified in psychiatry, preventative medicine, and clinical psychology and a fellow of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association. He has published over 200 articles and 30 books, many with Taylor and Francis. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |