Saturday, June 14, 2014

Coaching Essentials by Patricia Bossons, Jeremy Kourdi & Denis Sartan




Practical, proven techniques for world-class executive coaching
Now a billion dollar industry, executive coaching is one of the fastest-growing sections of the coaching market and is widely used by senior managers and chief executives in large organizations.
In this accessible guide, fully updated for this second edition, Patricia Bossons, Jeremy Kourdi and Denis Sartain offer clear explanations of key coaching theories before putting that theory into context with a comprehensive selection of practical tools and techniques. 

Benefits and uses of each technique are explained and then followed with advice on how to apply the technique and make it work for you - allowing readers to match situations or issues with specific coaching techniques for optimum results.
The unique, practical approach of this book will make it essential reading for managers and leaders at all levels as well as professional coaches and students.
ow a billion dollar industry, executive coaching is one of the fastest-growing sections of the coaching market and is widely used by senior managers and chief executives in large organisations.

In this accessible guide, fully updated for this second edition, Patricia Bossons, Jeremy Kourdi and Denis Sartain offer clear explanations of key coaching theories before putting that theory into context with a comprehensive selection of practical tools and techniques. Benefits and uses of each technique are explained and then followed with advice on how to apply the technique and make it work for you - allowing readers to match situations or issues with specific coaching techniques for optimum results.

The unique, practical approach of this book will make it essential reading for managers and leaders at all levels as well as professional coaches and students. - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/coaching-essentials-9781408157206/#sthash.aZxeboWF.dpuf
Now a billion dollar industry, executive coaching is one of the fastest-growing sections of the coaching market and is widely used by senior managers and chief executives in large organisations.

In this accessible guide, fully updated for this second edition, Patricia Bossons, Jeremy Kourdi and Denis Sartain offer clear explanations of key coaching theories before putting that theory into context with a comprehensive selection of practical tools and techniques. Benefits and uses of each technique are explained and then followed with advice on how to apply the technique and make it work for you - allowing readers to match situations or issues with specific coaching techniques for optimum results.

The unique, practical approach of this book will make it essential reading for managers and leaders at all levels as well as professional coaches and students. - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/coaching-essentials-9781408157206/#sthash.aZxeboWF.dpuf
n this accessible guide, fully updated for this second edition, Patricia Bossons, Jeremy Kourdi and Denis Sartain offer clear explanations of key coaching theories before putting that theory into context with a comprehensive selection of practical tools and techniques. Benefits and uses of each technique are explained and then followed with advice on how to apply the technique and make it work for you - allowing readers to match situations or issues with specific coaching techniques for optimum results.

The unique, practical approach of this book will make it essential reading for managers and leaders at all levels as well as professional coaches and students. - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/coaching-essentials-9781408157206/#sthash.aZxeboWF.dpuf
Now a billion dollar industry, executive coaching is one of the fastest-growing sections of the coaching market and is widely used by senior managers and chief executives in large organisations.

In this accessible guide, fully updated for this second edition, Patricia Bossons, Jeremy Kourdi and Denis Sartain offer clear explanations of key coaching theories before putting that theory into context with a comprehensive selection of practical tools and techniques. Benefits and uses of each technique are explained and then followed with advice on how to apply the technique and make it work for you - allowing readers to match situations or issues with specific coaching techniques for optimum results.

The unique, practical approach of this book will make it essential reading for managers and leaders at all levels as well as professional coaches and students. - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/coaching-essentials-9781408157206/#sthash.aZxeboWF.dpuf
Now a billion dollar industry, executive coaching is one of the fastest-growing sections of the coaching market and is widely used by senior managers and chief executives in large organisations.

In this accessible guide, fully updated for this second edition, Patricia Bossons, Jeremy Kourdi and Denis Sartain offer clear explanations of key coaching theories before putting that theory into context with a comprehensive selection of practical tools and techniques. Benefits and uses of each technique are explained and then followed with advice on how to apply the technique and make it work for you - allowing readers to match situations or issues with specific coaching techniques for optimum results.

The unique, practical approach of this book will make it essential reading for managers and leaders at all levels as well as professional coaches and students. - See more at: http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/coaching-essentials-9781408157206/#sthash.aZxeboWF.dpuf

[Source:Book description on the publisher's website]

My Comments
Has short 3-4 page write ups of about 60 coaching techniques and the situations they need to be applied. Though systematically well-structured, the book is rather a dry and boring read. Not recommended for cover to cover reading but may be useful for a quick reference.



 
 
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Saturday, June 7, 2014

Meditation - The Ultimate Flowering : Swami Sukhabodhananda



This book is a compilation of Swami Sukhabodhananda's  talks  on Bhagavad Gita Chapter - VI.
This chapter in Bhagavad Gita is deals with Astanga Yoga. Astanga Yoga is a meditative practice to control the mind and senses in order to realize the Supreme Soul , Parmatma which dwells in each individual's heart. Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the exact process of this yoga in this chapter.
Swami Sukhabodhananda interprets Krishna's teaching in context of modern times. Through his inimitable witty style supported by humorous anecdotes he delivers the profound message of Krishna in a package that can be easily understood by a layman and make an impact.
Swamiji is a great orator and I enjoy attending his talks or viewing it on the TV/Internet whenever I get a chance.
I enjoyed reading this book too.
Contents of the Book
The fourty seven verses of Bhagavad Gita - Chapter VI are interpreted through following chapters of this book:
  • Choice is conflict;Choicelessness is bliss
  • Sat Chit Ananda
  • Who am I?
  • Not being conscious to the present
  • Lift yourself by yourself
  • You are your friend and You are your foe
  • Meditation - The poetry of 'Oneness'
  • Mind is the master key
  • Authentic thinking and not sheer positive thinking
  • The art of looking
  • Let not reasons guide your life
  • Trust in existence
  • Meditation - The ultimate flowering

Goodreads Rating - 3.67 out of 5 (3 ratings)