Acknowledgments.

The Author.

PART ONE: CORE CONCEPTS: THE COACH'S STANCE.

1. An Introduction to Executive Coaching ~MS.

2. Developing a Strong Signature Presence.

3. Systems Thinking: Understanding the Executive's Challenges and the Coach's Challenges.

4. The Triangled Coach: Being Effective in the Middle.

PART TWO: METHODOLOGY: THE FOUR PHASES OF COACHING.

5. Phase 1—Contracting: Find a Way to Be a Partner.

6. Phase 2—Planning: Keep Ownership with the Client.

7. Phase 3—Live-Action Coaching: Strike While the Iron Is Hot.

8. Phase 4—Debriefing: Define a Learning Focus.

9. An ROI Method for Executive Coaching: Have the Client Convince the Coach of the Return on Investment.

PART THREE: SPECIAL APPLICATIONS.

10. Making a Strategic Transition to the Role of Executive Coach.

11. Helping Leaders Effectively Coach Employees.

Afterword: Coaching for the Coach.

Appendix A: The Core Activities and Outcomes of the Coaching Phases.

Appendix B: Executive Coaching Skills Self-Assessment Survey.

Appendix C: Questions for Clients.

Appendix D: Combining Coaching and Consulting for Powerful Results.

Notes.

References.

Index.