Coaching Plain and Simple: Solution-focused Brief Coaching Essentials

Peter Szabó · Daniel Meier

Mar 2023 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Walter Dixon

About this audiobook

A must-listen primer on brief coaching basics. This is a highly practical and condensed introduction to solution-focused coaching, offering a simple and clear structure for coaching sessions that is easy to learn. Content is illuminated through exemplary dialogues from real coaching sessions. Narrative explanations create a helpful framework for understanding the general idea of coaching and the practicalities of the solution focused approach. The book targets beginners in coaching who are looking for simple guidance and step-by-step ideas in their learning process. Topics include: What is coaching?; coaching-simple, concise, and effective; overview of major elements of the coaching conversation; contracting-before you start; coaching agreement for the first session; preferred future; resources and forerunners of solutions; small steps and clues of upcoming progress; session conclusion; follow-up sessions; brief coaching of executives-three examples; and beyond technique-continuous learning as a coach.

About the author

Peter Szabo, Doctor of Law and Master Certified Coach, is founder and director of Weiterbildungsforum Basel, the largest coaching school in Switzerland. He also teaches coaching at several European universities. He coaches individual and corporate clients on management and life issues.

Daniel Meier is a professional coach and coach trainer, and the director of Solutionsurfers. He lives in Bremgarten, Switzerland.

Walter Dixon is a winner of Audible's "#1 Editor's Choice and Customer Favorites" award. He has narrated more than 200 audiobooks; performed in musical theater, drama and opera productions, and professional stand-up comedy; and voiced commercials, corporate videos, animated features, and vintage radio dramas.

Kirsten Dierolf lectures and works as a solution-focused trainer and coach. She lives in Bad Homburg, Germany.