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With the first edition of Co-Active Coaching, Laura Whitworth and her pioneering co-authors set the stage for what has become a cultural and business phenomenon, and helped launch the professional practice of coaching. Their flexible Co-Active Coaching model has stood the test of time as a transformative communication process that co-workers and teammates, managers, teachers, and students can use to build strong and collaborative relationships.

In this new edition, the authors reflect today's reality of how coaching has moved beyond its initial focus on life skills to become an integral part of an organization's toolkit for developing leaders. Already used as the definitive resource in dozens of corporate and professional development programs, Co-Active Coaching has been updated to include the latest terminology and a variety of fresh coaching examples drawn from the authors' firsthand experiences with thousands of international coaching trainees and clients. The power-packed Coach's Toolkit has been expanded to include more than 35 exercises, questionnaires, checklists, and reproducible forms. And a CD containing sample audio coaching sessions, and printable forms from the Toolkit, have been added to make these proven principles and techniques practical.

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". . .ushered in the age of professional career coaching, can give you some ideas on how to help that budding executive blossom." — Triangle Business Journal



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With the first edition of CO-ACTIVE COACHING, Laura Whitworth and her pioneering coauthors set the stage for what has become a cultural and business phenomenon--and helped launch the professional practice of coaching. Durable and flexible, their Co-Active Coaching model has stood the test of time as a transformative communication process that co-workers and teammates, direct reports and managers, teachers and students can use to build strong, collaborative relationships. Now, in this new edition, the authors bring current their original work to reflect today's reality: how coaching has moved beyond its initial focus on life skills to become an integral part of an organization's toolkit for developing leaders, working with teams, and building individual competencies essential for success.

Already used as the definitive resource in dozens of corporate and professional development programs, CO-ACTIVE COACHING has been updated to include the latest terminology and a wide-ranging set of fresh coaching examples drawn from the authors' firthand experience with thousands of international coaching trainees and clients. The power-packed Coach's Toolkit has been expanded to include more than 35 exercises, questionnaires, checklists, and reproducible forms. And a CD containing sample audio coaching sessions and printable forms from the Toolkit has been added to make these proven principles and techniques both practical and immediately actionable.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ UNKNO; 2nd edition (January 10, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0891061983
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0891061984
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.14 x 0.94 x 9.21 inches
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    One of the first professional coaches in the 1980s, Henry Kimsey-House is the Co-founder and lead designer of the thought-provoking, experiential learning programs of CTI and the co-author of Co-Active Coaching, the best-selling industry bible, now in its third edition.

    An actor since age nine, Kimsey-House honed his insights into human emotion and the narrative process through classical theatrical training and years of stage, television and film experience. With deep conviction that education should be driven by immersive, contextually based learning Henry is committed to creating richly engaging and transformative learning environments and continues to develop new, innovative curriculum and collaborate with other dynamic thought leaders.

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    One of the earliest recognized luminaries in the coaching profession, Karen Kimsey-House founded CTI in 1992 with Laura Whitworth and Henry Kimsey-House. Together, they created the Co-Active philosophy of relationship that informs CTI’s world-renowned coaching and leadership programs.

    Karen is also is a blogger for The Huffington Post and the co-author of Co-Active Coaching, the best-selling industry bible, now in its third edition.

    A successful entrepreneur, Karen received her MFA in Communications and Theater from Temple University in Philadelphia. Committed to pioneering Co-Activity in challenged environments and troubled populations, Kimsey-House continues to lead CTI workshops and is a dynamic keynote speaker around the world.

    On a mission of global, transformative change, she lives with her husband, Henry Kimsey-House, by the Pacific Ocean.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Professional Coaches or those curious about coaching
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2007
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"Co-Active Coaching: New Skills for Coaching People Toward Success in Work and Life" is a wonderful book for anyone who wants to learn more about life coaching and specifically about the coaching method, Co-Active Coaching.

I am a Professional Life Coach and I was trained in Co-Active Coaching by the Coaches Training Institute. One of the authors of this book, Phil Sandahl, was one of my instructors. This book is not a substitute for the in-person courses, but it provides a wonderful overview of the concepts and skills that are taught in the courses. This book is also a good review and reference for anyone who has gone through the training. I refer to my copy quite frequently.

If you are considering becoming a coach, are someone who wants more detailed information about life coaching, or if you are a professional life coach, this book should be on your bookshelf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Co-Active Coaching
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I've just started reading Co-Active Coaching (about 1/3 of the way through, it is the coaching book that I've been longing to find. Over the last several years I've compiled a library of resource to help me as a coach pull all the details of what I need as a coach and what's the best for me to offer my client's...I've found that Co-Active Coaching is a must have resource for anyone who is wanting to know the best of the best information and practical insights for coaching. It's not just a nuts and bolts manual, but it is packed with inspiration and heartfelt passion for the profession to lead you become the coach you are longing to become, for the sheer benefit of those who call you coach.
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A. Paz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2022
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I loved this book. I consider it foundational to coaching. Lots of great takeaways.
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John Chancellor
4.0 out of 5 stars A very valuable resource
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2010
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In my view it does not matter where you are in your coaching career, this is a valuable resource.

The book is laid out in three parts. The first section goes into the fundamentals of Co-Active coaching. They discuss the Co-Active (or collaborative) coaching model and the coach client relationship.

Part two goes deals with the components of coaching: Listening, Intuition, Curiosity, Moving forward and deeper and Self-Management. These are the coaching skills and techniques you can develop and/or improve. I believe most coaches have the propensity to be skilled in these areas, but here is some sound practical advice on how to improve these skills and specific ways to use them in the coaching process.

Part three deals with Co-Active coaching principles and practices. Putting parts one and two into practice by going deeper into the theory and using specific examples to illustrate the points.

Then there is what might be the most valuable part of the book - the Coach's Toolkit. The toolkit is an extremely valuable resource containing forms and exercises that any coach can put to great use in their business. There are specific exercises, client interview forms, planning checklist, client profile and many, many other forms.

In addition there is a CD which has two practice coaching session in audio format as well as all the forms from the Coach's Toolkit in PDF format.

If you are serious about your coaching business, this is a wonderful resource that will save you time and money in running your business. It is also a very handy reference resource to refresh and improve your skills.
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Jim Tenuto
5.0 out of 5 stars The playbook for coaches
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2009
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As someone who has coached CEOs, company owners, and members of senior management teams this book was a revelation.

It's never about you...it is always about them.

The clients are "naturally creative, resourceful, and whole and capable of finding the answers they need." The magic is in asking the questions, listening, managing process, and, in a term that truly captures the book, "dancing in the moment."

The book also includes a CD that includes audio coaching sessions as well as a number of PDF files that reproduce The Coach's Toolkit. An unexpected bonus.
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Freya Huffman
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book - Get Ready to Start Your Coaching Career
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2011
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Excellent book for new coaches. I took this as part of my PhD program at Capella University and it was an intensive 11 weeks of personal growth. I was able to use the skills learned to coach others. It contains coaching examples and CDs with live coaching. Get ready for a real transformation. Also, use this book in conjunction with the book, Leadership From the Inside Out by Cashman. I was equally excited about that book. You may to include Taming Your Gremlin by Carson as well.
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David Whitlatch
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for any coach who hasn't read it already.
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2016
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This much is a must for anyone getting into coaching. It covers the fundamentals, coaching model, scenarios, forms, and more. As a new coach who was referred to this book by my coach I can tell you this is a must have book hands down. It comes with a CD, and offers a plethora of questions for you to ask clients. It also covers who to discover values and beliefs of your client. 5 stars all day!
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Dan
3.0 out of 5 stars Co-Active Coaching - a few insights
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2008
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The basics principles of life coaching are presented in the book and I suppose it is a necessary read to obtain various concepts of this emerging profession. I was particularly interested in the concept call Process Coaching which explores the internal experiences of a client and would like to have read more than was presented. I would have liked to read about the boundaries and red flags of this form of coaching which distinguish the need to refer clients to professional counseling vice coaching. All in all, it is a little too 'New Age' for me. I prefer the approaches of Dr. Gary R. Collins, Tony Stoltzfus, or Chris McClusky.
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Marie O Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect condition
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Gypsy
5.0 out of 5 stars Stages of change
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A must for all coaches. You can't coach someone who doesn't want to change.
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Roger Fielding
5.0 out of 5 stars This book outlines essential coaching skills really effectively
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2009
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This book outlines the approach I take in my own coaching. It outlines the approach in a very clear and accessible way with a focus on the real skill a coach must deploy if not to simply offer advice, share experience or direct. Coaching is a difficult endeavour with an imperative to work in a particular way with each coachee. This book addresses the nature of that challenge very well indeed. "
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Horia Balog
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2017
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Excellent, reference book for coaching. Mandatory for anyone serious about becoming really strong coaches.
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Rabi
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on coaching
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2017
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Great book on coaching. A book you would like to keep and go back to many times to grasp some of the knowledge better.
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