Foreword

 

 

 

 

No man is an island. These were the wise words of English poet John Donne, who reinforced that as human beings, we do not thrive when we are isolated from others, that each of us has a role to play in mankind.

Today, these words hold true, more than ever before. Within our complex, interconnected world, our search for greater meaning and purpose, and making a greater contribution, lies beneath many deeper coaching conversations.

This is why this book comes at a pivotal time within coaching and other helping professions. To help us connect more with each other, and ourselves, to make better choices, and be energized by the sense of fulfillment and empowerment that more aligned options bring.

The lonely executive comes to mind, ...

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