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The Theory and Practice of Creative Coaching has been long in development and is not meant as an end-view of creativity in this field. It is, however, a stimulating collection of ideas (with detailed views from both practice and education) that seeks to provide stimulus to trainee coaches as well as those whose practice is well-established. With topics as wide-ranging as walking to line-drawing this book seeks to change the practice of practitioners, new and old, and helps to articulate the ways in which David Clutterbuck has called for a move from the use of models towards mastery by embracing new ways of working with the clients of coaching. With a wide-ranging scope, examples, ideas and a strong link to academic understanding, this book will provide a stimulus to the coaches, supervisors and educationalists to open their eyes to alternative ways of practicing their craft.
‘Arthur F. Turner is one of those rare individuals who is able to bring a crisp, clear and engaging writing style and blend this with new insights into the coaching process, from the use of silence to the application of playfulness and humour. As coaches move beyond the focus on open questions, clean language and active listening, this book provides the spice which can move coaching from the mundane to the magical.’ — Jonathan Passmore, Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change, Henley Business School, Greenlands, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 3AU
About the Author; Preface; Influences; Introduction; Section1 Theory and Research; 1.Central Ideas and Reflections; 2.Mediating Objects; 3.Original Research (2011–2014): Looking at Adult Learning; 4.Creativity; 5.Introduction to Practice; Sections 2 and 3 Theory to Practice; Introduction; Section 2 Alternative Foci; 6. Coaching and the Utilization of Silence; 7. Humour and Playfulness; Section 3 Three Detailed Examples of Creativity in the Service of Executive Coaching (Walking, the Use of Finger Puppets and the Use of Music); 8. Walking and Coaching; 9. The Use of Finger Puppets; 10. Music and How Can It Be Used in Coaching Practice; 11. Final Thoughts: Epilogue; Index