Mary Beth O''Neill is an executive coach, leadership
consultant, author, and leader of the Executive Coach Training
Seminar Series. She can be reached at
www.mboExecutiveCoaching.com.
內容簡介:
Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart
"In this book, O''Neill brings form and structure to the art of
executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned
practitioners will find affirmation."--Daryl R. Conner, CEO and
president, ODR-USA, Inc.
"Mary Beth O''Neill''s executive coaching gave me the tools and
clarity to become a far more effective leader and change agent. The
bottom line was that we succeeded with a monumental organizational
turnaround that had seemed impossible to accomplish."--Eric
Stevens, former CEO, Courage Center
"O''Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this
experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!"--Geoff
Bellman, consultant and author, The Consultant''s Calling
"Mary Beth brings a keen business focus to coaching by not
just contributing insights but through helping me and my team gain
the insights that we need to solve our own problems. She has the
ability to see through the sometimes chaotic dialogue and
personalities in order to help a team focus on the real issues and
dynamics that can impede organizations from achieving their
goals."--John C. Nicol, general manager, MSN Media Network
"Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and
initiative. O''Neill''s systems-based coaching serves as a guide for
both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and
good decision-makers."--Paul D. Purcell, president, Beacon
Development Group
"With Mary Beth O''Neill''s coaching, I''ve become the kind of
leader who balances both the needs to get results and to develop
great working relationships.?Since I started working with her, I''ve
won accolades as the Top Innovator for my company, and as
Professional of the Year for my industry.?More important, I''ve been
able to scope my job in a way that allows me to learn and
contribute at the same time, all the while delivering great results
to the bottom line."--Lynann Bradbury, vice president, Waggener
Edstrom
目錄:
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
The Author.
PART ONE: CORE CONCEPTS: THE COACH''S STANCE.
1. An Introduction to Executive Coaching.
2. Developing a Strong Signature Presence.
3. Systems Thinking: Understanding the Executive''s Challenges
and the Coach''s Challenges.
4. The Triangled Coach: Being Effective in the Middle.
PART TWO: METHODOLOGY: THE FOUR PHASES OF COACHING.
5. Phase 1—Contracting: Find a Way to Be a Partner.
6. Phase 2—Planning: Keep Ownership with the Client.
7. Phase 3—Live-Action Coaching: Strike While the Iron Is
Hot.
8. Phase 4—Debriefing: Define a Learning Focus.
9. An ROI Method for Executive Coaching: Have the Client
Convince the Coach of the Return on Investment.
PART THREE: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS.
10. Making a Strategic Transition to the Role of Executive
Coach.
11. Helping Leaders Effectively Coach Employees.
Afterword: Coaching for the Coach.
Appendix A: The Core Activities and Outcomes of the Coaching
Phases.
Appendix B: Executive Coaching Skills Self-Assessment
Survey.
Appendix C: Questions for Clients.
Appendix D: Combining Coaching and Consulting for Powerful
Results.
Notes.
References.
Index.