{"product_id":"the-mindful-coach-isbn-9780470548660","title":"The Mindful Coach","description":"\u003cp\u003eREGARDLESS OF YOUR LEVEL of coaching experience, you are likely to be asked to support the development of people with whom you share a professional or personal ­relationship.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his best-selling book \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Coach\u003c\/i\u003e, expert coach Doug Silsbee presents his practical Septet Model as an ideal tool for ­conducting coaching conversations with executives, leaders, and other professionals. The model ­differentiates seven roles (or Voices) that anyone in a coaching role can use when engaging in these learning conversations: Master, Partner, Investigator, Reflector, Teacher, Guide, and ­Contractor. In this important book, Silsbee illuminates the dynamic relationship among these seven roles and shows how to integrate them into an intelligent strategy that can be applied to any coaching conversation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a down-to-earth resource, \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Coach\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with practical exercises and sample dialogues for learning and applying the model. Throughout the book, Silsbee’s strong emphasis on self-knowledge and mindfulness integrates with the Septet Model in a transformational approach to coaching that has consistently produced significant and sustainable results for leaders in Fortune 100 companies, nonprofit organizations, business schools, education, and government. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExercises, Practices, Exhibits, and Figures ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the New and Revised Edition xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Introduction: What Is Coaching? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Working Definition of Coaching 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Coaching from Other Aspects of Professional Relationships 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContexts for Coaching: Four Dynamics 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction Summary 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 The Being of Coaching: Mindful Service 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing Oneself in Service 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindfulness and Self-Awareness 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMindfulness and the Three Levels of Experience 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttachments and Aversions 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConditioning and Habits That Block Mindfulness 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoaching Habits 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Cultivating Mindfulness 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Observation 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractices for Cultivating Mindfulness 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoach as Learner 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability in Service 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 The Seven Voices of the Coach 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning the Voices 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Individual Roles or Voices 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Voices and Their Aspects 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlacing the Voices in Context 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 The Master 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Self-Awareness 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening with Focus and Presence 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModeling Learning and Growth 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing the Client with Compassion and Respect 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing Which of the Operational Voices to Use at a Given Time 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mindful Master 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The Partner 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing and Honoring an Explicit Structure for the Coaching Relationship 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvocating Shared Commitment to Competency-Based Coaching Outcomes 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Choice Points and Making Joint Decisions About the Coaching Process 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mindful Partner 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 The Investigator 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Questions That Shift the Client’s Understanding of the Situation 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping the Client to Articulate Desired Outcomes 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking the Client to Generate Courses of Action 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mindful Investigator 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 The Reflector 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Direct and Honest Feedback 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirecting the Client’s Attention Toward His or Her Capabilities and Potential 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging Self-Observation and Reflection 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mindful Reflector 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Teacher 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding New Distinctions, Information, and Knowledge 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenging and Stimulating the Client’s Thinking Process 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplaining the Coaching Process, Theory, and Models Being Used 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mindful Teacher 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 The Guide 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEncouraging the Client to Take Some Action of the Client’s Choosing 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Options for Action 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommending Specific Courses of Action 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mindful Guide 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 The Contractor 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing Clear Agreements About Actions 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring and Resolving Client Doubts and Hesitations 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing Up with the Client About Agreed-On Actions 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mindful Contractor 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e 11 Self-Development Strategies for the Coach 201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Assessment Tools 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelf-Observation as a Coach 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Model 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning from Your Reflection 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing Audio Recordings 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObtaining and Listening to Client Feedback 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Own Development 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Summary 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Coaching as a Journey Toward Mastery 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout Fluidity and Intuition 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice as Path 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelected Reading 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 251\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoug Silsbee\u003c\/b\u003e is a thought leader in the field of presence-based leadership ­development, coaching, and resilience. He coaches, teaches, and writes in Asheville, North Carolina. A master teacher, Silsbee has worked with leaders on five continents, taught top ­executives from corporations, nonprofits, and government, and is a frequent speaker at major conferences. He is a Master Somatic Coach with Strozzi Institute and the author of ­\u003ci\u003ePresence-Based Coaching\u003c\/i\u003e from Jossey-Bass. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilsbee is an outdoor adventurer, grandfather, and owner of a carbon-neutral retreat center on 63 acres in the North Carolina mountains, where he offers courses in his groundbreaking approaches. He can be reached at http:\/\/dougsilsbee.com or ds@dougsilsbee.com.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREGARDLESS OF YOUR LEVEL of coaching experience, you are likely to be asked to support the development of people with whom you share a professional or personal ­relationship.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his best-selling book \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Coach\u003c\/i\u003e, expert coach Doug Silsbee presents his practical Septet Model as an ideal tool for ­conducting coaching conversations with executives, leaders, and other professionals. The model ­differentiates seven roles (or Voices) that anyone in a coaching role can use when engaging in these learning conversations: Master, Partner, Investigator, Reflector, Teacher, Guide, and ­Contractor. In this important book, Silsbee illuminates the dynamic relationship among these seven roles and shows how to integrate them into an intelligent strategy that can be applied to any coaching conversation. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a down-to-earth resource, \u003ci\u003eThe Mindful Coach\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with practical exercises and sample dialogues for learning and applying the model. Throughout the book, Silsbee’s strong emphasis on self-knowledge and mindfulness integrates with the Septet Model in a transformational approach to coaching that has consistently produced significant and sustainable results for leaders in Fortune 100 companies, nonprofit organizations, business schools, education, and government.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990288974053,"sku":"NP9780470548660","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470548660.jpg?v=1761787217","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-mindful-coach-isbn-9780470548660","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}