Transformative Coaching: A learning theory for practice
Author(s): Susan Askew (Author), Eileen Carnell (Author)
Publisher: Institute of Education
Publication Date: 1 Jun. 2011
Language: English
Print length: 149 pages
ISBN-10: 0854739076
ISBN-13: 9780854739073
Book Description
Why publish another book on coaching? While there are numerous books covering coaching tools and techniques, most share a common focus on goal-setting and goal achievement. This book offers a rare alternative perspective that focuses on reflective learning as the starting point for professional growth, and illustrates how coaches can apply this approach in coaching meetings. Drawing on their research and experiences of developing professional learning programmes for coaches, the authors identify three kinds of learning in coaching: – the learning of new skills and competences – learning to see something differently – learning more about the self in practice (reflective learning). The authors contend that while learning of the first and second kinds are well supported in coaching practice, more attention to learning of the third kind is needed. An emphasis on self-reflection, for both coaches and coachees, can lead to more effective, transformative and sustained change to practice. Using case studies and examples of successful coaching meetings, this thought-provoking book explores this reflective model of coaching. It also examines current debates in coaching; issues to do with self-identity and power relationships; why peer coaching and supervision are important; and how coaching can play a significant role in an organisation’s learning. Transformative Coaching will be especially useful for coaches and students of coaching working in education organisations, including those who offer accredited coaching courses. It is also relevant to all learning professionals, particularly from the education, medical, legal and social services sector and to any organisations that place importance on supporting learning.
Editorial Reviews
Review
I would recommend this book to both practitioners and course leaders as adding valuable insight and proposals within the emergent discourse and practice of coaching. — Dr Janice Dexter ― The Bulletin of the Association of Coaching Published On: 2011-09-01
…the value of this book for me lies in its capacity to stimulate debate about the relative primacy and onus on client or coachee learning that takes place within the coaching process. — Paul Dixon ―
SDF Update Published On: 2011-08-01
…influential on my practice as a lecturer… give[s] helpful guidance as to how organisations can become effective and sustainable reflective learning organisations… Their stance is compelling, thought-provoking and deeply exciting with its potential for a collaborative approach to personal development. — Caroline Leeson ―
Journal of Education for Teaching: International research and pedagogy, 38:2, 221-223 Published On: 2012-02-01
Review
Transformative Coaching is an example of triple-loop learning in action. Through reflecting on their experience of establishing and sustaining a well-designed peer coaching programme within their organisation, the authors explain the multi-level outcomes achieved in terms of adult and organisational learning theory. The new spin they give to the familiar theory adds a whole new layer to our understanding of the coaching process and ties it up to change and transformation at the organisational level. — Aly McNicoll
About the Author
Susan Askew is course leader for the MA in Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment at the Institute of Education, University of London (IOE). As well as being a lecturer and researcher, during the twenty years that Sue has worked at the IOE she has liaised closely with Staff Development to offer a variety of professional learning courses for colleagues. She also works as a coach in organisations herself and is most interested in how coaching can support personal growth and professional change.
Eileen Carnell is a freelance writer and educational consultant. Throughout her career, Eileen’s main research focus has been on learning in formal settings with young people and their teachers and also in other contexts, including museums and galleries. Eileen still enjoys supporting people’s learning on a one-to-one basis as a mentor and a coach and volunteer. Eileen’s recent co-authored book, Retiring Lives, was also published by the IOE.
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