The coaching profession is on the rise. Recent surveys have shown that more and more executives and managers are seeking coaching for increased self-awareness, a more balanced life, better goal setting, and less stress. Do you have what it takes to be the coach these individuals are looking for?

Written by three leading authorities in the field of professional coaching, Co-Active Coaching offers a new model of practice for coaches as well as for all those who want to integrate coaching into their consulting practice. Authors Laura Whitworth, Henry Kimsey-House, and Phil Sandahl describe the principles and components of co-active coaching, a ground-breaking technique founded on interactive participation and collaboration, and thoroughly examine the skills needed for practice. With over two dozen instructive coaching dialogues and examples, eighteen skill-building exercises to develop co-active coaching techniques, and a comprehensive coach’s toolkit, this hands-on reference gives you the critical foundation and practical guidance you need to succeed as a professional coach.