Preface ix

Acknowledgments xvii

1 Ten Myths About Executive Coaching 1

2 Is Executive Coaching Right for You? 20

3 How to Pick Your Perfect Coach 41

4 Terms of Engagement 64

5 The Five-Step Coaching Model 84

6 Assess for Success 104

7 Your Powerhouse Action Plan 125

8 Action and Impact 147

9 Reviewing Results That Matter 168

10 Sensitive and Sticky Coaching Situations 191

11 Supervisor and Sponsor Playbook 213

Bibliography 235

Index 239

About the Author 249