Coaching Plain & Simple: Solution-focused Brief Coaching Essentials (Norton Professional Books (Paperback)) Paperback – Illustrated, March 30, 2009

This book was required for a certification I'm working towards and I'm honestly so thankful. I don't say this about many books, but I plan to read this as often as I need to in order to keep the concepts fresh in my mind.I had never heard of brief coaching prior to this book. The authors break down each part so clearly and concisely. There are "experiments" included after every section and summaries of the main scripts used.If you're looking for a coaching method aimed at actually equipping clients with self-confidence & tools to work towards their goals (while maintaining your own boundaries).... Here it is.

As the title suggests, the authors truly made--a complicated subject of coaching--very simple. Just like positive psychology it is focused on what works (or what might work) rather then what does not work (what caused the problem). Full of stories and practical examples, it is a must have resource for coaches and everyone willing to become one.Braco Pobric, author of Habits and Happiness: How to become happier and improve your wellbeing by changing your habits

This is a super quick and almost seems too good to be true. I have been coaching in the corporate world for almost 20 years and I came across this recently. It added a set of tools to my practice that I had not really considered before reading it. I do think it may over-promise the results of the 'magical question.' So, try it out and practice, it's definitely worth the read.

Best book I've read on coaching in a decade. The title is right ... it focuses on the essentials. I have adapted their approach and am already seeing the shift to solutions versus analysis of the past. Much more positive. Much more effective.

This little book is amazing. I'd like to read it through at least three times. It presents simple techniques that make a world of difference in helping clients to resolve problems. Following the guidence of this booklet, you will be able to empower clients and give them a chance they might never have considered possible.The book is as brief and straightforward as the method of coaching that it recommends. Just buy it!

This book is brief and packed with powerful nuggets of knowledge that can help anyone by a better coach.

This book explains useful technique that helps people tap in to their latent wisdom and logic by helping them focus on the problem and what they already know about it. It helps you separate the facts form the emotions surrounding a problem or obstacle in your career or your life.

This is a great book for people that are trying to learn how to support people in accomplishing their goals. Great for managers.