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By (author) St John-Brooks Katharine; By (author) Duncan, Julia Short description/annotation:

Internal Coaching: The Inside Story provides a window into the world of internal coaching: the challenges and rewards for the coaches themselves and how organisations can ensure that they can get best value for money from their investment in them.

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Internal Coaching: The Inside Story provides a window into the world of internal coaching: the challenges and rewards for the coaches themselves and how organisations can ensure that they can get best value for money from their investment in them.

Drawing on the stories of hundreds of internal coaches, coach sponsors, lead coaches, supervisors of internal coaches and coach trainers, this book gives them all a voice. Building on the success of the first edition, this brand-new edition offers an accessibly written mine of information for practitioners and academic researchers alike, incorporating many real-life examples of different practice, plus references to over 180 sources of research.

Whether you’re an experienced coach, a leader building a coaching culture within your organisation, or someone just beginning to explore this fascinating field of practice, this book is here to support and inspire you on that journey.

Table of contents:

1. Introduction Part 1: What Internal Coches Need to Know 2. The Role of the Internal Coach 3. Building Relationships 4. Recognising Ethical Dilemmas 5. Addressing Ethical Dilemmas Part 2: What Organisations Need to Know 6. The Case for Internal Coaching 7. Developing a Coaching Strategy 8. Creating a Coaching Framework 9. Selection and Training 10. Supervision and Continuing Professional Development 11. Evaluation

Review quote:

‘Internal Coaching is a key component for any organisation serious about creating a coaching culture. In this fully updated second edition, the authors share insights from research and practice, to set a new standard for those involved with internal coach communities. Well written, informative and an essential addition to your bookshelf.’

Professor Jonathan Passmore, Henley Business School and Senior Vice President, EZRA Coaching, LHH

‘This indispensable guide delves into the intricacies, challenges, and rewards of internal coaching. It is a true practitioner”s handbook, offering invaluable insights, experiences and practical how-to guides. Use this book to plan your approach, engage with stakeholders, develop and sustain your internal coaches for organisational impact. If you are contemplating internal coaching within your organisation, this book is an absolute necessity.’

Judith Barton, Founder and Director of Coaching and Mentoring, British School of Coaching

‘This 2nd Edition is an invaluable guide for all internal coaches and sponsors of internal coaching services. It brings to life what it is like to be an internal coach with all its rewards, pitfalls and ethical dilemmas. The authors provide an extended range of useful examples and templates, brought up to date for 2025, on how organisations are now approaching the challenge of setting up, supporting and harnessing the power of internal coaching. Essential reading.’

John Leary-Joyce, CEO, Academy of Executive Coaching

‘Being an Internal Coach can sometimes feel like a lonely place. This book allows you to feel as though you are part of something big; a movement that is having an enormous impact. Looking for multiple perspectives, it is a fantastic guide to all aspects of internal coaching. A must read for a community that is changing the face of coaching from within the commercial world.’

Clare Walker, Coaching and Mentoring Lead, Vodafone

‘This fabulous book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in internal coaching