The Sherpa Guide: Process-Driven Executive Coaching

Textbook for executive coaching certifications at Penn State, Texas Christian, the University of Georgia and several other major universities, THE SHERPA GUIDE is the only coaching process endorsed by multiple universities. This book delivers a solid standard for professional coaches. The Sherpa process maps out a predictable process for business coaching, a timeline for every engagement, and a clear path to the top in a very complex and delicate business. The authors take their lead from the Sherpas, native guides who assist climbers to the top of Mount Everest . Sherpa coaches, like those guides, enable, advise, and assist, but allow the client to reach the summit through their own skill and will. Every climb is unique. This resourceful guide equips readers with the tools to coach their clients to their highest goals. It's an excellent guide for executive coaches, trainers, consultants, and HR directors. **Workbook available (isbn 0324375859).

Five universities have endorsed this process for executive coaching, and partnered with its authors to train and certify Sherpa Coaches. They are the only educators to certify coaches at multiple universities. An exciting new book whose time has come, THE SHERPA GUIDE delivers a solid standard for professional coaches, including a clear, predictable process for business coaching, a timeline for every coaching engagement, and a path through the pitfalls of a very complex and delicate business. The authors takes their lead from the Sherpa, the native guides who assist climbers to the top of Mount Everest. THE SHERPA GUIDE illustrates how to limit the playing field to professional issues, and then allow the client to climb under their own power to reach a personal summit. Every climb is unique. This resourceful guide equips readers with the tools to coach their clients to overcome weaknesses that keep them from reaching their highest goals. It's an excellent guide for executive coaches, trainers, consultants, and HR directors. **Workbook available (isbn 0324375859).

Brenda Corbett's ideas have changed individuals and improved organizations, including leadership teams at `household name' companies: L'Oreal, Fed Ex and Toyota . At the forefront of health care HR for 20 years, she has spent the last eight years consulting, specializing in executive and team coaching. A renowned public speaker and trainer, she has hundreds of speaking engagements to her credit. The Sherpa Guide is her third business book.

Judith Colemon has spent her career turning concepts into reality. She's been CEO of startups and venerable institutions. Now, she's an executive coach with a fresh message about leadership. She's earned a reputation as a world-class innovator, re-inventing the way the public and private sectors collaborate.