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The Psychology of Executive Coaching
Bruce Peltier
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Description for The Psychology of Executive Coaching
Paperback. Deals with the developments in the field of executive coaching. This book describes several important psychological theories and how to effectively translate them into coaching strategies, and essential business lessons in leadership, marketing, and the corporate viewpoint along with vocabulary for the therapist. Num Pages: 480 pages, 6 black & white illustrations, 17 black & white tables. BIC Classification: KJM; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 696.
With the first edition of this text, Peltier drew on his extensive experience in both the clinical and business worlds to create a comprehensive resource that brought psychological and coaching concepts together. It quickly became a practical and invaluable guide for both mental health practitioners looking to expand their practice into coaching and business professionals interested in improving their own coaching skills.
In this updated edition, topics reflect the latest developments in the field of executive coaching. Peltier describes several important psychological theories and how to effectively translate them into coaching strategies; essential business lessons in leadership, marketing, and the ... Read morecorporate viewpoint along with vocabulary for the therapist; the challenges women face as managers and executives and effective coaching methods for working with them; and lessons from successful athletic coaches that can be integrated into consulting skills. This edition includes four new chapters, one describing psychopathology likely to be encountered by coaches. Another describes and evaluates emotional intelligence, a third summarizes adult developmental theory for coaches, and a fourth sorts out the popular and scientific literature on leadership and leader development.
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
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About Bruce Peltier
Bruce Peltier, Ph.D., MBA, is Professor of Psychology and Ethics at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, and a Management Consultant / Executive Coach based in San Francisco, California. Dr. Peltier also maintains a private practice as a psychologist in the Bay Area.
Reviews for The Psychology of Executive Coaching
This is a rich, comprehensive book for executives as well as their coaches. I strongly recommend this text for any executive interested in understanding and enhancing innovation in a good or bad economy. - William H. Roedy, Chairman and Chief Executive, MTV Networks International This new edition provides the conceptual basis for effective coaching and consulting. The first edition ... Read morebecame a classic. This one is even better, with four new chapters, plus outcome data from recent research on the effectiveness of coaching methods as perceived by executives and managers. A must read. - Wilbert (Skeeter) McClure, PhD, Organizational Consultant; Olympic Gold Medalist, Boxing, Rome (1960) For those responsible for coaching industry executives, this is a valuable work that provides not only insight into the leader, but practical wisdom when guiding that leader. - Thomas W. Rabaut, Retired President and CEO, United Defense Industries, Inc. Show Less