Leimon, Averil,

Coaching women to lead / Averil Leimon, François Moscovici and Helen Goodier. - xvii, 227 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. - Essential coaching skills and knowledge . - Essential coaching skills and knowledge. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why women? The need to differentiate in coaching -- Why bother with women leaders? The business case for coaching -- What are the critical stages of a woman's career and their coaching requirements? -- What do women want? Reporting the results of our research -- In search of role models : conversations with exemplary women -- Coaching women to lead : a systematic approach to coaching women for success -- What makes a strong leader? A model for women's leadership development -- How to develop a woman-friendly organisation -- What is the global picture? Lessons from coaching women to lead around the world -- Conclusions.

Through research and case studies, the authors propose defined areas for coaching women and offer practical advice for coaches who wish to contribute to the development of excellent women leaders. They argue that a specific coaching approach for women is not only possible but required to support women throughout their corporate career.

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2010012365


Leadership in women
Executive coaching
Mentoring in business.

BF637.L4 / L45 2011

658.4092082