Head, Heart, and Hands Listening in Coach Practice: The Listening Coach

This book explores intentional listening as an essential skill for coaches, introducing the Head, Heart, and Hands Listening model as a tool to amplify effective listening. It provides case studies, stories, and exercises to help coaches strengthen their listening skills and includes a comprehensive listening assessment. It is essential reading for coaches, organizational psychologists, HR professionals, and those working within corporations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound significance of intentional listening as a vital skill for coaches. It presents the Head, Heart, and Hands Listening model as a powerful tool to enhance the effectiveness of coaching practice. With its accessibility and applicability, the book explores the three distinct listening modalities of Head, Heart, and Hands as active, yet largely unconscious, lenses that shape the power of our listening. Author Dakin-Neal compellingly argues that by recognizing their listening styles, coaches can provide more targeted assistance to their clients, fostering positive impacts on their personal and professional lives.

The book is organized into chapters dedicated to each listening modality, offering a wealth of case studies, anecdotes, reflective questions, and practical exercises drawn from the authors' extensive experience. These resources serve as valuable tools for coaches to strengthen their listening skills and deepen their understanding of the coaching process. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive listening assessment designed specifically for coaches to utilize in their practice.

This book is a must-read for coaches in practice, as well as for those in training and organizational psychologists, HR professionals, and individuals working within corporations. Its insights and practical strategies will empower coaches to enhance their client relationships, foster empathy, and drive meaningful change. By embracing the power of intentional listening, coaches can unlock the full potential of their clients and achieve remarkable outcomes in their coaching endeavors.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032282725