CHAPTER4Managing the Coaching Engagement

ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT DESCRIBES THE ENTIRE ARC OF THE COACHING PROCESS. AS THE COACH, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THIS PROCESS IN ITS ENTIRETY, FROM INITIAL INTRODUCTIONS TO THE CLOSURE MEETING. This chapter provides an overview and introduces the many topics that are part of an executive coaching engagement. Figure 4-1 provides an overview of the typical phases of an executive coaching engagement. As you read this chapter, you can observe the flow of the elements and be confident that those that interest you are explored in greater depth in subsequent chapters within this section.

If coaching can be compared to building a house, your role is equivalent to that of the general contractor—working closely ...

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