List of Figures Preface Acknowledgments About the Author PART I: MAKING A CASE FOR LEADERSHIP COACHING 1. Why Coaching? Why Now? PART II: COACHING MINDSETS AND SKILL SETS 2. Getting Started as a Coach 3. Core Coaching Competencies 1-4 4. Core Coaching Competencies 5-7 5. Core Coaching Competencies 8-11 PART III: ENSURING SUCCESS THROUGH COACHING 6. Strategies to Break Through Resistance 7. Powerful Coaching in Action 8. Implementing Successful Coaching Conclusion Resource A: Attributes of a Great Coach: Self-Assessment Resource B: Coachee Readiness Checklist Resource C: International Coach Federation Professional Coaching Core Competencies Resource D: International Coach Federation Code of Ethics Resource E: What's the Difference? Resource F: Examining Limiting Beliefs Resource G: The POWERful Coaching Framework(TM): Conducting a POWERful Coaching Session Resource H: Professional Coaching Plan: Quarterly Goals and Initial Actions Resource I: Coaching Session Action Planner Resource J: Useful Assessment Tools to Use in Coaching Resource K: Successful Coaching Implementation Checklist References Index