Co-active Coaching ― Changing Business, Transforming Lives

'The bible of coaching guides...No other book gives you the tools, skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships.' Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

For over 20-years, Co-Active Coaching has taught the transformative communication process that allows coaches and individuals from all levels of an organization to build strong, collaborative relationships.

Inside, readers will find a systematic framework reinforced with real-life examples and practical exercises for developing coaching abilities. It is a book for those who want to expand their knowledge and develop their capacity as a professional coach and those who wish to add a coaching approach to important conversations using the unique Co-Active Model.

New to this edition:

· Every chapter has been updated to ensure relevancy and direct application to coaching today
· New material covering: current neuroscience research, Co-Active coaching and leadership development and working with groups and teams
· More examples drawn from the authors' first-hand experiences, especially using the model in workplace settings
· Greater emphasis on international reach of the Co-Active Model
· Updated/fine-tuned glossary (less jargon)
· Web-based 'Toolkit' with 27 exercises, questionnaires, checklists, and reproducible forms

Henry Kimsey-House, CPCC is co-founder and head designer of the leading-edge experiential learning programs of The Coaches Training Institute (CTI).

Karen Kimsey-House, MFA, CPCC is co-founder and CEO of The Coaches Training Institute and co-creator of The Co-Active Model. Karen is among the earliest recognized luminaries in the coaching profession. Karen leads CTI workshops and is a popular keynote speaker around the world.

Phillip Sandahl, CPCC, MCC, played an important role in the international growth of the coaching profession and is a pioneer in the field of team coaching. A former senior faculty member of CTI, Phil is co-founder and principal of Team Coaching International.

Laura Whitworth was internationally recognized for her pioneering work in professionalizing the practice of coaching. Named by Professional Coach Journal as one of the 10 most influential coaches in the profession, Laura was the co-founder of CTI along with several other coaching associations and organizations. Laura passed away in 2007 after a long battle with lung cancer.