Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-226) and index.

Introduction : the business of coaching -- The coaches -- Do you have what it takes? -- Developing your coaching : first steps -- Building your basic coaching skills : the 'big five' -- Building coaching skills : the different approaches -- Deepening coaching skills : working with individual difference -- Advanced coaching : from individuals to groups -- Advanced coaching : coaching and career transitions -- Advanced coaching : motivation and change -- Why it works -- Building a freelance coaching business.