Introduction and overview

Being an effective coach and/or mentor is now a critical skill in businesses and organisations and will set you apart as a leader and contribute to your success, credibility and reputation as a people manager. This book is aimed at any manager or executive who wants to incorporate coaching and mentoring into their day-to-day management and leadership.

We have drawn upon our own experience as people managers, leadership coaches and consultants in the field of leadership and people development. In addition to this we will refer to best practice in leadership, management, life and sports coaching all of which can offer assistance to anyone who wants to develop their skills and capabilities in these areas.

In many ways coaching ...

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