This book aims to provide readers with new insights into and a heightened awareness of the benefits coaching can have on improved leadership and organisational performance
By G Alexander & B Renshaw
Random House, 2005
$27.95
This book aims to provide readers with new insights into and a heightened awareness of the benefits coaching can have on improved leadership and organisational performance. A tall order by any stretch.
But with more than thirty years of coaching expertise in helping people to define goals and realise their potential, the authors are well equipped to do just that.
Alexander was one of the pioneers in introducing coaching to the world of work, and Renshaw has made a mark in the field of positive psychology.
In keeping with the theme, the bookis set out in a chatty, anecdotal style – which unfortunately doesn’t do the content any favours.
The publishers say the book is for anyone wanting to succeed in a frenetic and unpredictable world, but anyone fitting this description will not have the time to wade through the drawn out, text heavy sections.
The absence of an index also means SuperCoaching is not that user friendly as a reference – which is a shame as Alexander and Renshaw successfully smash the common perception that coaching is a remedial activity to correct under-performance. They just take the long way around it.
