Co-Active Coaching

The Proven Framework for Transformative Conversations at Work and in Life

By: Henry Kimsey-House, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, Laura Whitworth, Alexis Phillips

Narrated by: Karen Kimsey-House

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's Summary

The definitive edition - updated and expanded, with access to an online toolkit.

Co-Active Coaching offers current and aspiring coaches, leaders and managers in organisations and anyone wanting to strengthen interpersonal relationships a practical yet transformative communication process called the Co-Active Model. Since its creation by the authors more than 25 years ago, the Co-Active Model and the book have formed the foundation of the authors' six-part coach training program delivered globally to tens of thousands of individuals each year through the authors' training institute, CTI.  

With its origins in the coaching profession, the Co-Active Model also applies to work and interpersonal relationships because it is based on principles of effective communication backed by current scientific research. In this highly-anticipated new edition, the universal applicability of the the Co-Active Model is emphasised. It goes beyond the one-on-one coach/coachee structure to include guidance for leaders and managers on how they can add a coaching competency to their professional skill set.

New to this edition:

• Every chapter has been updated for relevance and direct application to coaching in all of its forms, including in the workplace
• New material covering: current neuroscience research, Co-Active approaches to leadership development and working with groups and teams
• More examples drawn from the authors' firsthand experiences, especially in workplace settings 
• More examples of the Co-Active Model applied internationally
• Web-based 'Toolkit' with 27 exercises, questionnaires, checklists, and reproducible forms

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2018 Karen Kimsey-House (P)2018 Hodder & Stoughton Limited

Critic Reviews

"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)

Fantastic Coaching Manual

Loved it!

Thorough, understandable, brilliant book from the gold standard coaching gurus! 10 stars or more...

A must read for anyone who’d like to become a coach. Highly recommend!

Waste of time

Absolutely total waste of time

In how many ways one have to say it so you'll get the message?

The book expresses a vast and rich experience

The book connects fundamental concepts and principles with the practical and challenging experience of every coach. If you aim to enhance your core capabilities as a coach, you should read, study and internalize the content of this book.

Peaceful Wisdom

This book provides clean and clear frameworks for coaching people in them achieving better versions of themselves. It also frames up the Coach as a partner, mirror, and catalysts for the coachee’s journey and not the coach’s agenda.

Great resource!

So much great instruction, insight, and direction. I will use this book again and again in my practice!

Great coaching book

One of the must reads for people learning about coaching. Highly recommended. I supplemented hard copy with this audiobook to get most of it

possible new career

the chapters that are listed in Audible do not line up with the book chapters... they are in the proper order and such but chapter 12 on the audible list may be really chapter 10 in the book itself. definitely easier to listen and follow along in book vs just one or the other.

Excellent book for anyone interested in coaching.

This book was a great introduction into the world of coaching. I only wish there were more sample coaching sessions. It’s great for any level of coaching or if you need a review.

Great reference for coaches and coaching

This is one of the few texts that is a good audiobook. I will re-listen a few times

Great content, great narration.

Narration is on point.

Loved the content. Succinct and packs a punch. Helped me grow much more as a life coach. Recommend to anyone who does coaching of any kind!

Bit trite and dull

Some good theory here but literally just hours of homage to how great coaching is with little really grit and substance, a beginners book, nothing wrong with that of course - if you want a fluffy, sickly take on what coaching is go for it - better coaching material out there that gets to the point. I’m a UK reader and this appears US Centric

Clearly explained coaching techniques

I found this book to be full of clearly explained coaching techniques and plenty of demonstrations to hear it in practice. There are also some great free tools available on their website.
As a recently trained coach I know I will be dipping in and out of this book frequently. Really enjoyed it, one of the better books I have come across.

Coaches guide to higher coaching

As a novice coach this book builds on what I have learnt in terms of coaching theory such as the GROW model. In fact the guidance offered in this book builds on the basics so naturally that it is easy to follow and apply despite my inexperience.

The authors seamlessly weave their framework with stories, examples and perspectives throughtout making this an enjoyable experience. There is an underpinning aim to the authors framework and that is, as a coach, to reach a level of relationship with your coachee that moves beyond basic guidance and into the realms of unbias friendship. As such, the authors provide effective and simple tools in which to develop oneself through practice to the benefit of both the coachee and yourself.

Overall, this book is a must for any coach wishing to develop their practice into something more meaningful and effective.

Great coaches with great material

I really liked how deep the book was in to practical coaching. I especially liked the parts with faked coaching conversations to drive the points home.

Interesting

Quite business oriented but interesting read. A lot of food for thought for people starting out on their coaching journey

Great book for beginners

it gives a really broad overview of coaching, different tool, practices and examplen in Coaching domain.

Excellent

This fourth edition clarified the skills I have been learning is a clear and concise way.

Interesting book

I liked the way th book was written or narrated in a n understandable way, and it's a good comolemt for my coaching certification, plus the tool kit online. Is quite useful

A great ways to spend your time.

Such a fantastic audio book that will transform your professional practice and improve your relationships personally.