Coach's Guide to Reflective Inquiry: Seven Essential Practices for Breakthrough Coaching

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Marcia Reynolds

Coach's Guide to Reflective Inquiry

Seven Essential Practices for Breakthrough Coaching

Marcia Reynolds

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers
02 September 2020

Business & management

From a founding member of the coaching movement comes a detailed guide to mastering one of a coach's toughest skills- thoughtfully reflecting clients' words and expressions back to them so they see themselves and their world through new eyes.

Master one of coaching's toughest skills-using reflective inquiry to help clients see themselves and their world through new eyes- ""An essential resource."" -Deb Giffen, Wharton Executive Education

Coaches rely far too much on asking open-ended questions, says Marcia Reynolds, a founding member of the coaching movement. But questions only seek answers-inquiry provides insight. When, instead of just questions, clients hear their thoughts, opinions, and beliefs spoken by someone else, it prompts them to critically consider how their thinking affects their goals.

In this book, Reynolds cites the latest brain science to show why reflective inquiry works-and provides techniques, tips, and structures for creating breakthrough conversations.

Freeing coaches from the cult of asking the magical question, she offers five essential practices of reflective inquiry-

Focus on the person, not the problem

Summarize what is heard and expressed

Identify underlying beliefs and assumptions

Unwrap the desired outcome

Articulate insights and commitments

Using these practices, combined with a respectful and caring presence, helps create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and valued for who they are. Coaches become change agents who actively recharge the human spirit. And clients naturally dive deeper and develop personalized solutions that may surprise even the coach.

By: Marcia Reynolds
Imprint: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 368g
ISBN: 9781523087839
ISBN 10: 1523087838
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 02 September 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marcia Reynolds, PsyD, Master Certified Coach, is president of Covisioning, a leadership training and coaching firm. She holds a doctoral degree in organizational psychology and master's degrees in education and communications. She is a former International Coaching Federation global president and has been hired by organizations to teach coaching skills across Southern Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Russia, China, and North America. She is the author of five books, including Outsmart Your Brain, Wander Woman, and The Discomfort Zone.

Reviews for Coach's Guide to Reflective Inquiry: Seven Essential Practices for Breakthrough Coaching

Marcia, in her straightforward, brilliantly articulate way, navigates us to simplicity from the far side of complexity in her definitive guide to breakthrough coaching. -Madeleine Homan Blanchard, MCC, MSc, cofounder of Coaching Services, The Ken Blanchard Companies Dr. Reynolds provokes the reader to explore ways of partnering with clients and coaching beyond the 'sacred cows' and rigidly prescribed questioning techniques. She also does a great service to the profession by elevating the conversation above conflicting coaching schools and cults, urging us to refocus again on the human being we partner with. -Konstantin Korotov, PhD, Professor of Organizational Behavior, ESMT Berlin Dr. Reynolds once again gives great guidance and tools based on years of work with the human mind. She provides a framework for self-discovery where participants partner with coaches in their journey to better maneuver through problems to ultimately reach their potential. -Krista Endsley, Software CEO and Board Member, MemberSuites, Inc.