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Provides a clear introduction to the potentially complex subject of systemic coaching, with practical advice on application and implementation Contains a wide range of tailored exercises which coaches can use for their own development, in one to one coaching sessions, when they're coaching teams and when facilitating workshops Includes case studies from the author's own work, a joint ICF/EMCC constellation workshop and examples from coaches around the world, including Australia, Mexico, France, Spain, US and the Netherlands Includes answers to the most frequently asked questions in workshops and training sessions to give the reader instant responses to these common areas of enquiry or concern

Table of Contents

• • Chapter - 0: Acknowledgements
  • Chapter - 0: Foreword by Chris Dalton
  • Chapter - 0: Preface
  • Chapter - 0: Orientation
• Section - ONE: Principles;
• • Chapter - 01: The universal language of systems;
  • Chapter - 02: Back to the start: Origins and definitions;
  • Chapter - 03: Belonging: Conscience, guilt and innocence;
  • Chapter - 04: The time is now;
  • Chapter - 05: Inside out;
• Section - TWO: Practices;
• • Chapter - 07: An invitation: An experiential exercise;
  • Chapter - 08: Map making;
  • Chapter - 09: Living maps;
  • Chapter - 10: Answers to frequently asked questions;
• Section - THREE: Application;
• • Chapter - 11: From tabletop to workshop: Principles and practices in action;
  • Chapter - 12: Sticky moments;
  • Chapter - 13: Extending your practice: Further practices and applications;
  • Chapter - 14: Outside in;
  • Chapter - 15: The F word: Familiar patterns;

About the Author

John Whittington is an individual and team coach with a broad portfolio of clients that includes entrepreneurs, executive leaders and public figures. He facilitates regular constellation workshops in corporate environments and leads a small teaching team who share the systemic coaching and constellations approach with other professional coaches internationally.

Reviews

"John is a gifted insightful communicator in his writing and his teaching, both of which I've had the pleasure to experience and witness. He artfully brings this seemingly mysterious yet hugely transformative field to life with eloquence, wisdom, real examples and practical tips. Prepare to be inspired!"
*Liz Hall, editor of Coaching at Work and editor of Coaching in Times of Crisis and Transformation*

"An insightful but practical stepping-stone for coaches wanting to embrace a systemic approach in their practice. I do not think it is possible to be truly effective as a coach without supporting the client to become more aware of the systems in which they belong."
*David Clutterbuck, co-founder of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (about a previous edition)*

"His lucid explanations built on his depth of experience are in my view essential reading for coaches"
*Alison Hardingham, Executive coach and author (about a previous edition)*