Pyramid Model Coaching

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This book is designed for coaches and anyone interested in learning how to coach, including managers, entrepreneurs, trainers, counselors, and consultants. It focuses on conducting transformational conversations that empower individuals to realize their core motivations, leading to meaningful changes in their lives. The book provides a step-by-step guide to coaching conversations, featuring a pyramid model developed by the authors to aid learners. It includes 16 coaching tools for effective questioning, along with hundreds of example questions tailored to common client issues, making it especially useful for novice coaches. Annotated examples of coaching conversations illustrate the interventions made by the coach and their rationale. Real-life stories demonstrate the impact of coaching, reinforcing that the concepts are grounded in practice rather than theory. The book covers essential coaching skills and principles, with a chapter dedicated to conducting quick executive coaching sessions. It also discusses the business aspects of coaching and validating a coach's expertise. Recommended by many coaches and business leaders, the book includes an annotated reading list for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Richly illustrated and well-structured, it emphasizes key ideas graphically and is easy to navigate, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their coaching abilities.