Christian van Nieuwerburgh is Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Centre for Positive Health Sciences at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ireland) and Strategic Partner of the Instructional Coaching Group, a global provider of coach training and consultancy for the education sector. In recognition of his contributions to the fields of coaching and positive psychology, he is Principal Fellow of the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University of Melbourne (Australia). Christian is a certified executive coach and has authored, co-authored, and edited numerous books and publications on coaching and positive psychology. His best-known books include An Introduction to Coaching Skills: A Practical Guide and Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection. Christian regularly speaks internationally on the topics of coaching, positive psychology, and well-being. David Love is a qualified and experienced leadership coach who works with senior and middle managers in the UK National Health Service, local government and other public services.

There are many books about coaching. Few are written by people who have actually mastered both the art and science of coaching. Even fewer go beyond the written page to actually show you video examples of the craft of coaching in action. By presenting the richness of coaching - with all its complexity and sophistication - in a clear and unambiguous fashion, this book will stimulate, provoke and expand your understanding and skills. It raises the bar for coaching texts. A genuine "must have" for both the novice and experienced coach.

• PrologueChapter 1: The complexity of advanced coaching practiceChapter 2: Being focused on process and prioritising the relationshipChapter 3: Being challenging and letting things goChapter 4: Being fully present and attending to the wider contextChapter 5: Being tenacious and encouraging autonomyChapter 6: Being creative and protecting trustChapter 7: Being ethical and staying true to personal valuesChapter 8: Being who you are and adapting to othersChapter 9: Being committed to outcomes and prioritising wellbeingChapter 10: Being impartial and strengthening hopefulnessChapter 11: BeingEpilogue