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Loy Machedo's Book Review -- Co-Active Coaching by L. Whitworth, P. Sandahl, Kimsey-House

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Channel: Loy Machedo · 2013 · Education

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Now before I dwell into the book review of Co-Active Coaching, let me confess something - I am a student of Co-Active Coaching.

I have spent around a year taking courses and attending the workshop related to Co-Active Coaching and yes, I have met a few training colleagues who are into this field and discipline.

But be warned -- though I am a student, does not mean I am going to speak all the goody stuff. I still have my opinion (isn't that why I am a wee-bit controversial?)

So here goes.

What the book offers:
1. The book is an overview of all the techniques used by Co-Active Coaches.
2. It is filled with a lot of coaching examples, tips, suggestions, ideas and yes a very valuable tool kit of great stuff one can use as a coach.
3. It gives a complete overview of everything one would go through when he goes through the Co-Active Coaching Session -- which I found to be very though provoking and helpful.
4. The book lays down the step-by-step foundation that a Co-Active Coach needs to undertake if he wants to be a good Coach and yes, hopeful a Great Coach.
5. The good thing about this book is the Bonus DVD that comes along with it with all the good stuff being absorbed into as an Audio Format.
6. I would say this is more of a 'Workbook' & Reference Guide for Co-Active Coaches rather than only a book for reading or information.
7. It does deal with a few subjective and very hard to explain concepts like Intuition & Level 3 Listening but then again, at least someone made the effort.

What the book does not offer:
1. The book is by no means a substitute for the actual training session.
2. The book can be confusing for those who are not into the Co-Active Training Model.
3. It does not give you solutions rather only offers the process.

Who should purchase this book:
• Only Co-Active Coaches. Anyone else purchasing this book may either get confused or may not relate to the book.

Overall Comments:
• Personally, as a Co-Active Coach and Trainer, I found this book helpful. It gave me a wide vocabulary and range of techniques to use and apply. And I feel I would be referring this book from time to time to help me grow as a Co-Active Coach. However, to anyone else, I wouldn't recommend this book simply because this is not a book one could understand -- at least everything.
• It is an easy to read and understand book, however I don't know why but I felt something was still missing. Could be my intuition?

Overall Rating:
7 out of 10

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