Summary
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In her latest book, Angélique du Toit goes beyond the techniques and goals explored in most coaching texts to examine the process of coaching and the importance of sense-making for creating meaning and encouraging self-reflection. In doing this, the coaching experience emerges as a type of transformational learning, in which the individual is guided through a journey of discovery and revelation. Theories are drawn together in a fresh and original way which will cause readers to question how coaching should be defined and practised.
Dr Angélique du Toit is an academic practitioner and is involved in the delivery of academic programmes and publications related to coaching. She is also an Executive Coach supporting senior executives in their personal development in both the public and private sectors.
An Overview of the Coaching Literature
An Overview of the Coaching Literature
Chapter Objectives
- Explore the current literature on coaching
- Identify the different schools of coaching
- Offer a critical view of the strengths and weaknesses
- Establish the gaps in the literature
Introduction
As supported by Downey (2003), a review of the literature reveals that coaching means different things to different people. Furthermore, each coach will approach coaching from a position that would reflect their own preference for a particular style which will be dependent on their personal experience, education and biases. This is reinforced by Whybrow (2008), who asserts that there is no standardized approach to coaching. Ideally, the coach has to adapt their style according to the needs and circumstances of the coachee, which is not always evident, as I discuss ...
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