Coaching Women to Lead: Changing the World from the Inside

This book investigates the underlying issues and coaching responses to why there are so few women in leadership roles and provides tools and techniques to develop women leaders and build more women-friendly organizations. It builds on the original research with the London School of Economics and includes refreshed interviews with past and new women leaders.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ten years ago, the groundbreaking first edition of this book shed light on the scarcity of women in leadership positions and explored the necessary factors for their success in the workplace. While the headlines have shown an increase in the representation of women in leadership roles, the question remains: Has there truly been a meaningful shift in the landscape? This revised and expanded edition delves even deeper into the underlying issues and effective coaching responses. Building upon the original research conducted by the London School of Economics, the authors have reevaluated all assumptions, incorporating millennials and a broader range of industry sectors. In this comprehensive guide, readers will discover:

Strategies for creating a compelling business case for coaching women within your organization.

Identifying the most impactful coaching areas at different stages of long careers, beyond mere age.

Fresh interviews with renowned women leaders, both past and present.

Practical tools and techniques for developing women leaders and fostering more inclusive organizations.

The foundational research remains robust, as do the core coaching principles that lead to success. This book holds immense value for coaches, women leaders, professional managers, and academics alike, as it provides valuable insights and actionable strategies for fostering gender equality in the workplace.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 127 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367677862
Edition number: 2 New edition