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"There are excellent chapters on how to train and develop coaching and mentoring skills and on practical ethics?This is a superb book and an excellent resource for existing mentors and coaches. It will also be a valuable introduction for potential clients ? and is likely to encourage them to become coaches and mentors in their own right." The British Journal of Psychiatry
"This engaging, comprehensive and practical book explains how to get the most out of coaching and mentoring. The authors identify the key principles of effective practice and make the text come alive through frequent use of interactive case material. It is a sound resource for those already engaged in, or thinking about, coaching and mentoring."
"In the burgeoning field of coaching, Mary Connor and Julia Pokora have provided a very readable and accessible book that anyone who is thinking of becoming a coach or mentor should read. It provides very clear frameworks, tools and questions that can help a person decide whether this is the right direction for them and how to go about developing the competences, capabilities and capacities necessary."
"In all this is a thought provoking, well tested book of value to practitioners and trainers alike. For those who have not read deeply about Egan's model, it offers the best summary I know of the richness of this framework and the use of it in a 1:1 learning relationship."
"This is a very comprehensive book covering the differences and similarities between mentoring and coaching. It also conveys how themes such as communication, reflection, supervision and managing change are inter-related and how mentoring and coaching is reliant upon them. This book will be useful to both experienced mentors and those who are new to the concept. Through its use of client experiences it enables the reader to gain a better understanding of how these skills can be used in practice." Coaching and mentoring are now mainstream activities in organizations. This unique book focuses on the common ground between coaching and mentoring, offering nine key principles for effective practice. It answers questions asked not only by coaches and mentors but also by clients, including:
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| About the authors |
Dr Mary Connor
Mary is an independent consultant working as a coach, mentor, trainer and supervisor. Until recently she was a Principal Lecturer in Individual and Organisation Development and Head of Programme for an MA in Leading Innovation and Change. For several years she has been involved in mentor development and research. She has an interest in ethical issues and is currently a member of the York Research Ethics Committee (NHS). She is also a member of the Research Governance Committee, in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York.
Julia Pokora
Following an early career with BP and Exxon, Julia established an independent organisation and management development consultancy, and at that time was an Associate with Ashridge Teamworking Services. She now has 20 years' consultancy experience and has worked with private and public sector organisations. Recently, she has focused on leadership development for teams and individuals, and on developing mentoring and coaching capability in the Health Service. She holds an MSc Occupational Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling.
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| Table of contents |
List of figures and tables Acknowledgements and permissions Contributors Introduction What is effective coaching & mentoring? How can I be an effective coach or mentor? How can I be an effective client? What is a useful framework? How can I use the framework in coaching How can I use the framework in mentoring? What are some useful tools and techniques? How can I train and develop? What are the ethical issues in coaching & mentoring? How can a coaching and mentoring culture be developed? Bibliography Useful contacts and websites Index |
