Career Coaching: An Insider's Guide

by Marcia Bench

Book Overview

This book proves to be the ultimate mentor and resource for any coach looking to broaden their own professional horizons as a professional career coach and to develop their client's potential in a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891061843
• ISBN13: 9780891061847
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Davies-Black Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Explanation of the field, from an industry leader

The profession of personal coaching has exploded over the past decade, following the establishment of the field by the late Thomas Leonard, founder of CoachU. A number of sub-categories of the profession have been developed by specialists who began their own educational programs, bodies of knowledge, and certifications. Marcia Bench is one of those specialists, concentrating on the vital field of career coaching. In addition to her personal coaching of hundreds of clients, Bench formed the Career Coach Institute, a virtual training organization pioneering this part of the coaching field. The Institute was founded in 2001; this book was published in 2003 to share Bench's perspectives, positioning, and body of knowledge. The first part of the book is devoted to a thorough explanation of coaching and, more specifically, career coaching. While the focus is on individual professionals coaching individual private clients, the concept has broader application in working with students, recent graduates, and corporate employees. Bench and her followers emphasize what they call "authentic vocations." Their design includes eight factors: life purpose; values; motivators and interests; knowledge, skills, and abilities; work and other expertise; job/career targets; work environment; and business reality. Each of these factors is discussed in a separate chapter. For anyone in the field of career coaching, or considering the field, this book is a valuable resource.

STERN'S MANAGEMENT REVIEW FINDS THIS BOOK A WINNER!

This book provides: an introduction to the field, the ethics of coaching, the eight factors of a model of career design, coaching tips and resources, and explores a new model of coaching that enables clients to overcome obstacles to finding their ideal work. Seventy competencies associated with certification are presented. A chapter is devoted to advanced coaching skills. The author also discusses the best current thinking on all aspects of job search mechanics. Concludes with self-care and the traits of masterful coaches. Includes worksheets and assessments. It's a pleasure to find a book so abounding in meaningful content. This is really a terrific guide for building a career coaching business. This book's a winner!

From Consulting to Coaching

I have been in the Career Consulting business for eight years and as a consulting psychologist decided to make the transition into coaching. Marcia Bench's book has served as a handy text for learning a whole new aspect of career transitions. It is well written, easily understood by the layperson and filled with very helpful tools and strategies. Most importantly, she also clearly defines the differences between consulting, coaching and therapy. Any professional would do well to understand this before they take on the role of "coach."

Very Thought-Provoking/Step-by-Step

I was definitely pleased with Marcia's new book. Not only does it assist career coaches in defining a step by step approach to coaching effectively, but it is also a wonderful tool for someone who is stuck in that "rut" of the routine 9-5. For anyone who wants to achieve career/job satisfaction, this book offers many insights and thought-provoking questions that will assist in getting 3 steps closer to a fulfilling career.It is definitely one of the best career coaching books on the market! Thanks Marcia!!

Best resource for career and job search

Wonderfully practical, comprehensive resource for BOTH those seeking help with their career/job search as well as those who guide others through that process. The book is organized into 2 main sections - one contains the comprehensive career/job search content and the other provides a powerful coaching approach for career as well as business coaches, incorporating the best coaching thinking in the field. Ms. Bench has done a fabulous job of sorting through all of the "career stuff" out there and presenting the reader with a compelling, organized framework to move through the process effectively.