Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

The Authors.

1. An Overview of Appreciative Coaching.

2. Positive Methods.

3. The Foundation of Appreciative Coaching—Part I: The Constructionist Principle and the Positive Principle.

4. The Foundation of Appreciative Coaching—Part II: The Simultaneity Principle, the Poetic Principle, and the Anticipatory Principle.

5. The Appreciative Coaching Process: Getting Started.

6. Discovery Stage: Reflecting and Celebrating.

7. Dream Stage: Articulating Potential.

8. Design Stage: Directing Attention and Action.

9. Destiny Stage: Being and Becoming.

10. Stepping into Appreciative Coaching.

A Glossary of Terms.

Appendix A: Our Research Methodology.

Appendix B: Client Information Form.

Appendix C: Coaching Prep Form.

Notes.

References.

Index.