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Positive Psychology Coaching

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Authors:
  1. Susanne Knowles

    1. University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

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  • Evaluates the efficacy of coaching practices from traditional psychology and positive psychology perspectives
  • Outlines a comprehensive new model of coaching based on its psychological and educational foundations
  • Highlights how individual coaching can positively benefit individuals and organisations

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 1-10

  3. Traditional Psychology

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 11-29

  4. Positive Psychology

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 31-44

  5. Coaching

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 45-66

  6. Benefits of Coaching

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 67-77

  7. Coaching Skills

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 79-90

  8. Coaching Process

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 91-99

  9. Coaching Practice

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 101-115

  10. Coaching for Self-Awareness and Insight

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 117-126

  11. Coaching for Learning and Growth

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 127-137

  12. Coaching for Behavioural Change

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 139-151

  13. Coaching for Personal Development

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 153-166

  14. Coaching for Professional Development

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 167-180

  15. Coaching for Career Development

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 181-199

  16. Coaching in an Organisational Setting

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 201-219

  17. Coaching for Performance Improvement

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 221-238

  18. Coaching for Leadership Development

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 239-257

  19. Coaching for Executive Development

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 259-278

  20. Coaching for Organisational Learning

    • Susanne Knowles
    Pages 279-287
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About this book

This book provides evidence for coaching from psychology perspectives, aiming to inform academics, researchers and students of the efficacy of positive psychology coaching practice for both individuals and organizations. It integrates three areas of research, providing a multifaceted analysis of coaching from traditional psychology, positive psychology, and coaching research findings. Finally, it introduces a comprehensive new model of coaching (COACH) based on the psychological and educational foundations of coaching, explaining its effectiveness and adaptability across settings and individuals.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

    Susanne Knowles

About the author

Susanne Knowles is an educational, coaching, organisational and counselling psychologist and the Chair and Founder of the Australian Institute of Professional Coaches. With a PhD in Management and three Masters degrees in Education, Psychology and Business Administration, she is focused on assisting individuals achieve their personal and professional goals, motivating teams to peak performance, and supporting organisations to increase employee engagement, retain talent and improve profitability. She has held senior executive positions in government and private sector organisations and served as a Board member on several government, not-for-profit and professional services firms. Her executive coaching experience has been gained from 20 years as a consultant to national and international organisations, focused on facilitating the strategic direction of these firms. Susanne’s PhD thesis, which she completed at the University of Queensland, investigated how organisations develop and embed a coaching culture for competitive advantage and cultural change.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Positive Psychology Coaching

  • Authors: Susanne Knowles

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88995-1

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Behavioral Science and Psychology, Behavioral Science and Psychology (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-88994-4Published: 14 December 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-88997-5Published: 15 December 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-88995-1Published: 01 January 2022

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 307

  • Number of Illustrations: 21 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Coaching, Positive Psychology

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