Evocative Coaching

Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1: Introduction to Evocative Coaching The Dynamic Dance of Evocative Coaching: LEAD The Five Concerns of Coaching The Power of Evocative Coaching Coaching from a Variety of Roles Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Chapter 2: Coaching Presence Lessons from a Horse Whisperer Fostering Trust and Rapport Holding the Coaching Space Conveying Coaching Presence Creative Energy Check-In The First Coaching Session Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Loop 1: The No-Fault Turn Chapter 3: Listen for Stories The Power of Story Evoking Teacher Stories Attentive Listening Imaginative Story Listening Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Chapter 4: Empathize for Connection Understanding Empathy Leading with Heart The Language of Compassion The Golden Sigh Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Loop 2: The Strengths-Building Turn The Learning Brief Chapter 5: Appreciate Strengths The Principles of Appreciative Inquiry SOAR-Illuminating the Best of What Is and What Might Be Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Chapter 6: Design-Thinking Designing SMARTER Experiments Choreographing the Coaching Dance Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Chapter 7: The Dynamic Flow of Change Getting into Flow Managing Clouds, Wind, and Thunder Rolling with Resistance Honoring Ambivalence Exploring Culture Change Getting out of the Way Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Chapter 8: The Reflective Coach Hearing Our Own Story Self-Empathy Inquiring Into Our Own Professional Practice Design Our Own Smarter Experiments Professional Coaching Code of Ethics Conclusion Key Points in This Chapter Questions for Reflection and Discussion Appendix: Evocative Coaching Principles, Questions, and Reflections References Index