Becoming a Professional Life Coach: Lessons from the Institute of Life Coach Training

Becoming a Professional Life Coach: Lessons from the Institute of Life Coach Training
ISBN-10
0393705056
ISBN-13
9780393705058
Series
Becoming a Professional Life Coach
Category
Psychology
Pages
349
Language
English
Published
2007-03-17
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
Authors
Patrick Williams, Diane S. Menendez

Description

Master-certified life coaches with the Institute for Life Coach Training, founded by Williams, introduce life coaching as an "operating system" for helping people navigate life transitions. After reviewing the history of this new profession, they discuss the skills entailed; distinctions between coaching, consulting, mentoring, and therapy; defining/refining life purpose; and dealing with obstacles by developing "flexible optimism." Chapters drawing on eclectic sources (e.g., poets, psychologists, The Purpose-Driven Life) include frequently asked questions, exercises for both coaches and clients, and resources.

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