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Coaching as a profession is experiencing dramatic growth. From senior executives at Fortune 100 companies to the self-employed, people at the point of change are looking more and more to coaches for guidance and support. For professional coaches who want...(more) to increase their proficiency as well as for those interested in integrating coaching skills into their consulting practice, CO-ACTIVE COACHING presents a revolutionary new collaborative approach. Developed by three pioneers and leading authorities in the coaching field, this approach allows the client and coach to work together to identify both work-related and personal areas of development. Whitworth, Kimsey-House, and Sandahl, cofounders of the Coaches Training Institute, the largest nonprofit educational instiution devoted exclusively to the training of coaches, espouse a unique new model of coaching--co-active coaching. This model encompasses five specific skill sets and three key principles of coaching: fulfillment, balance, and process. CO-ACTIVE COACHING offers a comprehensive view of the practice of coaching and features instructive coaching examples, skill-building exerciss for practitioners to use with clients, and coaching tips and traps.(less)