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Agile Resilience
The psychology of developing resilience in the workplace
AvTom Dillon,Bob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025
473 kr
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Finalist in the Wellness and Wellbeing Category of the Business Book Awards 2023. Everything you need for strengthening and flexing your resilience muscle!Resilience can mean something different to everyone, yet it is increasingly necessary to survive in the modern workspace, whether that is at home, in an office or other place of work. Hard times for organisations generally mean harder times for employees, often with increased workloads and reduced resources. Being able to navigate this environment and remain resilient is preferable, but when stress and anxiety take over you need to know how to boost your resilience and look after your own well-being. An essential read for anyone working today, this book focuses on the concept of agile resilience, exploring how resilience can be learned, chosen, developed and adapted to help you cope with the range of circumstances and experiences you may face. It explains what resilience is, including your own personal take on that, what might deplete it, the impact of Covid-19, and how you can maintain or replenish it when necessary in order to thrive in your work and life.
Coaching from A to Z and back again
52 Ideas, tools and models for great coaching conversations
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025
379 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Written by an experienced coach, mentor and mediator, this book is perfect for developing your coaching skills by drawing on ideas, tools and models to help you engage in effective coaching conversations.It takes ideas from a variety of approaches to coaching and explores issues such as ethics, coaching as a line manager, boundaries and qualifications/accreditation. It summarises key ideas from the literature on management, leadership, psychology and personal effectiveness, as well as coaching.Written in 52 short accessible chapters from A to Z and back again, it is a clear and engaging guide that can be read from beginning to end, or dipped in to as appropriate. Critical questions throughout help the reader to reflect on their own knowledge and apply it to their work or studies. This book is ideal for students on coaching programmes, people working as a coach, consultants, learning and development practitioners, and managers at all levels from supervisor to director.
Leading with Empathy
Supporting People in a Hybrid World
AvCarolyn Reily,Bob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025
297 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Focusing on empathy as a key tool, this book examines the impact of hybrid working on staff mental health and how business leaders, managers, coaches and mentors can create a positive and motivated hybrid workforce.Part of the Business in Mind series, it is for anyone who is managing remote workers, whether individuals or teams. As the world of work has changed drastically since the Covid-19 pandemic with more staff working from home, the importance of nurturing staff well-being is more important than ever. Even though businesses are seeing the benefits of working at home, it can also create challenges. With the latest research and studies, this book explores practical ideas for finding the right working model and how to develop an appropriate leadership style. Uniquely, it discusses the neuroscience of stress to identify ways to improve workers' mental health and inform how managers can use this to create a positive work environment.
Transforming Performance at Work
The Power of Positive Psychology
AvSarah Alexander,Bob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025
297 kr
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A practical look at how positive psychology can transform performance at work, essential for anyone looking to both grow in their professional career and improve their well-being. It is equally appropriate for employees or for managers and leaders looking to increase performance in their teams and departments.
Well-being at work should be more than just helping people feel okay. Positive psychology enables people to be more than okay and actually thrive at work. This book describes highly practical ideas and techniques that can be applied in the workplace at individual, team and organisational levels to increase positivity, boost engagement, develop strong working relationships, build purpose, enable a sense of accomplishment and grow resilience. It is packed with tools and tips to make a difference to your career, teams, organisations and daily working life, and demonstrates how ideas from positive psychology can help transform mindsets and drive the dual aims of performance and positivity.
This book is an essential read for anyone looking to grow in their professional career while also improving their well-being and happiness, and for leaders who want to enable high performance at work but also want their teams to thrive and be happy.
Shortlisted for the 2024 Business Book of the Year (People, Culture & Management)
Non-directive Coaching
Attitudes, Approaches and Applications
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025
409 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
The KEY book for both practitioners and students. Ideal for coaches working primarily non-directively who want to develop their practice by assimilating ideas from a range of approaches. Therapies such as cognitive behavioural coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Gestalt are examined and the author demonstrates how some of the key principles of these can be used or adapted.
The book also looks at how non-directive coaching skills might be applied in a number of other fields, such as staff development, supervision and mediation. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter encourage the reader to think about the key issues, explore the implications and examine their own experiences.
Suitable for the range of postgraduate courses including MA, certificate and diploma courses in coaching, as well as for practitioners.
Agile Resilience
The psychology of developing resilience in the workplace
AvTom Dillon,Bob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2025
478 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Finalist in the Wellness and Wellbeing Category of the Business Book Awards 2023. Everything you need for strengthening and flexing your resilience muscle!Resilience can mean something different to everyone, yet it is increasingly necessary to survive in the modern workspace, whether that is at home, in an office or other place of work. Hard times for organisations generally mean harder times for employees, often with increased workloads and reduced resources. Being able to navigate this environment and remain resilient is preferable, but when stress and anxiety take over you need to know how to boost your resilience and look after your own well-being. An essential read for anyone working today, this book focuses on the concept of agile resilience, exploring how resilience can be learned, chosen, developed and adapted to help you cope with the range of circumstances and experiences you may face. It explains what resilience is, including your own personal take on that, what might deplete it, the impact of Covid-19, and how you can maintain or replenish it when necessary in order to thrive in your work and life.
Coaching from A to Z and back again
52 Ideas, tools and models for great coaching conversations
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2025
379 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Written by an experienced coach, mentor and mediator, this book is perfect for developing your coaching skills by drawing on ideas, tools and models to help you engage in effective coaching conversations.It takes ideas from a variety of approaches to coaching and explores issues such as ethics, coaching as a line manager, boundaries and qualifications/accreditation. It summarises key ideas from the literature on management, leadership, psychology and personal effectiveness, as well as coaching.Written in 52 short accessible chapters from A to Z and back again, it is a clear and engaging guide that can be read from beginning to end, or dipped in to as appropriate. Critical questions throughout help the reader to reflect on their own knowledge and apply it to their work or studies. This book is ideal for students on coaching programmes, people working as a coach, consultants, learning and development practitioners, and managers at all levels from supervisor to director.
Leading with Empathy
Supporting People in a Hybrid World
AvCarolyn Reily,Bob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2025
297 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
Focusing on empathy as a key tool, this book examines the impact of hybrid working on staff mental health and how business leaders, managers, coaches and mentors can create a positive and motivated hybrid workforce.Part of the Business in Mind series, it is for anyone who is managing remote workers, whether individuals or teams. As the world of work has changed drastically since the Covid-19 pandemic with more staff working from home, the importance of nurturing staff well-being is more important than ever. Even though businesses are seeing the benefits of working at home, it can also create challenges. With the latest research and studies, this book explores practical ideas for finding the right working model and how to develop an appropriate leadership style. Uniquely, it discusses the neuroscience of stress to identify ways to improve workers' mental health and inform how managers can use this to create a positive work environment.
Transforming Performance at Work
The Power of Positive Psychology
AvSarah Alexander,Bob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2025
294 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
A practical look at how positive psychology can transform performance at work, essential for anyone looking to both grow in their professional career and improve their well-being. It is equally appropriate for employees or for managers and leaders looking to increase performance in their teams and departments.
Well-being at work should be more than just helping people feel okay. Positive psychology enables people to be more than okay and actually thrive at work. This book describes highly practical ideas and techniques that can be applied in the workplace at individual, team and organisational levels to increase positivity, boost engagement, develop strong working relationships, build purpose, enable a sense of accomplishment and grow resilience. It is packed with tools and tips to make a difference to your career, teams, organisations and daily working life, and demonstrates how ideas from positive psychology can help transform mindsets and drive the dual aims of performance and positivity.
This book is an essential read for anyone looking to grow in their professional career while also improving their well-being and happiness, and for leaders who want to enable high performance at work but also want their teams to thrive and be happy.
Shortlisted for the 2024 Business Book of the Year (People, Culture & Management)
Non-directive Coaching
Attitudes, Approaches and Applications
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2025
412 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
The KEY book for both practitioners and students. Ideal for coaches working primarily non-directively who want to develop their practice by assimilating ideas from a range of approaches. Therapies such as cognitive behavioural coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Gestalt are examined and the author demonstrates how some of the key principles of these can be used or adapted.
The book also looks at how non-directive coaching skills might be applied in a number of other fields, such as staff development, supervision and mediation. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter encourage the reader to think about the key issues, explore the implications and examine their own experiences.
Suitable for the range of postgraduate courses including MA, certificate and diploma courses in coaching, as well as for practitioners.
Management from A to Z and back again
52 Ideas, tools and models for managing people
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2025
502 kr
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The key themes and ideas in management, from A to Z and back again covered in 52 chapters. Aimed at anyone who is a line manager, project manager or who wants to learn more about management and leadership.From the author of Coaching from A to Z and Back Again, this is ideal for anyone who wants to develop the management skills - of themselves and their employees. Whether you are a line or project manager in an organisation or a student who wants to learn more about management and leadership, this book is perfect for you.Consisting of 52 short, accessible chapters from A to Z and back again, it combines discussion of key ideas, practical management tools and theoretical models. The topics discussed draw on the human and relationship aspects of management and cover the basics of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, leadership and change. Written in a clear and engaging format, this book provides you with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of management and encourages the development of self-management and leadership skills.
Management from A to Z and back again
52 Ideas, tools and models for managing people
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2025
506 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
The key themes and ideas in management, from A to Z and back again covered in 52 chapters. Aimed at anyone who is a line manager, project manager or who wants to learn more about management and leadership.From the author of Coaching from A to Z and Back Again, this is ideal for anyone who wants to develop the management skills - of themselves and their employees. Whether you are a line or project manager in an organisation or a student who wants to learn more about management and leadership, this book is perfect for you.Consisting of 52 short, accessible chapters from A to Z and back again, it combines discussion of key ideas, practical management tools and theoretical models. The topics discussed draw on the human and relationship aspects of management and cover the basics of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, leadership and change. Written in a clear and engaging format, this book provides you with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of management and encourages the development of self-management and leadership skills.
Agile Resilience
The psychology of developing resilience in the workplace
AvTom Dillon,Bob Thomson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 401 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Finalist in the Wellness and Wellbeing Category of the Business Book Awards 2023. Everything you need for strengthening and flexing your resilience muscle!Resilience can mean something different to everyone, yet it is increasingly necessary to survive in the modern workspace, whether that is at home, in an office or other place of work. Hard times for organisations generally mean harder times for employees, often with increased workloads and reduced resources. Being able to navigate this environment and remain resilient is preferable, but when stress and anxiety take over you need to know how to boost your resilience and look after your own well-being. An essential read for anyone working today, this book focuses on the concept of agile resilience, exploring how resilience can be learned, chosen, developed and adapted to help you cope with the range of circumstances and experiences you may face. It explains what resilience is, including your own personal take on that, what might deplete it, the impact of Covid-19, and how you can maintain or replenish it when necessary in order to thrive in your work and life.
Coaching from A to Z and back again
52 Ideas, tools and models for great coaching conversations
AvBob Thomson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 401 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Written by an experienced coach, mentor and mediator, this book is perfect for developing your coaching skills by drawing on ideas, tools and models to help you engage in effective coaching conversations.It takes ideas from a variety of approaches to coaching and explores issues such as ethics, coaching as a line manager, boundaries and qualifications/accreditation. It summarises key ideas from the literature on management, leadership, psychology and personal effectiveness, as well as coaching.Written in 52 short accessible chapters from A to Z and back again, it is a clear and engaging guide that can be read from beginning to end, or dipped in to as appropriate. Critical questions throughout help the reader to reflect on their own knowledge and apply it to their work or studies. This book is ideal for students on coaching programmes, people working as a coach, consultants, learning and development practitioners, and managers at all levels from supervisor to director.
Leading with Empathy
Supporting People in a Hybrid World
AvCarolyn Reily,Bob Thomson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 401 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Focusing on empathy as a key tool, this book examines the impact of hybrid working on staff mental health and how business leaders, managers, coaches and mentors can create a positive and motivated hybrid workforce.Part of the Business in Mind series, it is for anyone who is managing remote workers, whether individuals or teams. As the world of work has changed drastically since the Covid-19 pandemic with more staff working from home, the importance of nurturing staff well-being is more important than ever. Even though businesses are seeing the benefits of working at home, it can also create challenges. With the latest research and studies, this book explores practical ideas for finding the right working model and how to develop an appropriate leadership style. Uniquely, it discusses the neuroscience of stress to identify ways to improve workers' mental health and inform how managers can use this to create a positive work environment.
Management from A to Z and back again
52 Ideas, tools and models for managing people
AvBob Thomson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 544 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The key themes and ideas in management, from A to Z and back again covered in 52 chapters. Aimed at anyone who is a line manager, project manager or who wants to learn more about management and leadership.From the author of Coaching from A to Z and Back Again, this is ideal for anyone who wants to develop the management skills - of themselves and their employees. Whether you are a line or project manager in an organisation or a student who wants to learn more about management and leadership, this book is perfect for you.Consisting of 52 short, accessible chapters from A to Z and back again, it combines discussion of key ideas, practical management tools and theoretical models. The topics discussed draw on the human and relationship aspects of management and cover the basics of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, leadership and change. Written in a clear and engaging format, this book provides you with a firm foundation in the theory and practice of management and encourages the development of self-management and leadership skills.
Non-directive Coaching
Attitudes, Approaches and Applications
AvBob Thomson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 401 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The KEY book for both practitioners and students. Ideal for coaches working primarily non-directively who want to develop their practice by assimilating ideas from a range of approaches. Therapies such as cognitive behavioural coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Gestalt are examined and the author demonstrates how some of the key principles of these can be used or adapted. The book also looks at how non-directive coaching skills might be applied in a number of other fields, such as staff development, supervision and mediation. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter encourage the reader to think about the key issues, explore the implications and examine their own experiences.Suitable for the range of postgraduate courses including MA, certificate and diploma courses in coaching, as well as for practitioners.
RT Rhymes from 6 to 60
AvBob Thomson
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
200 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Rt Rhymes from 6 to 60
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2011
45 kr
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This book has true stories in rhyme covering my sixty years,There are a lot of memories of happy times and of tears.Its about things I did as a kid and remember well,And things I have done as an adult that are safe to tell.Ive stories of friends that I have made throughout my working life,And of things I have wrote to and about my Mam and my darling wife.I have fi nished off my book with two rhymes that are a bit sad,To show you have to remember the good times along with the bad
Different Ball Game
AvBob Thomson
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
148 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Different Ball Game
AvBob Thomson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2012
221 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond
AvBob Thomson
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
487 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching.
This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings.

The book:
Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author's practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader's learning Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences
How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively.
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond
AvBob Thomson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2020
2 247 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching.
This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings.

The book:
Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author's practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader's learning Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences
How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively.
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
Engelska, 2020
460 kr
Läs direkt efter köp
How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond is an essential guide for anyone starting out in the coaching profession and for existing coaches seeking to develop their craft. It is a practical introduction to the theory, skills and art of coaching.
This extremely practical introduction contains numerous case studies showing theory in action, aiding in understanding of how to apply theory to actual practice in a variety of settings.

The book:
Uses clear, uncomplicated language throughout Explains key ideas through brief illustrations from the author′s practice and quotes from leading writers on coaching Contains a wide selection of ideas, models and exercises to stimulate the reader′s learning Encourages students to try things out in conversation, and reflect upon and make sense of their experiences
How to Coach is a must-have book for anyone interested in coaching skillfully, ethically and effectively.
Growing People
Learning and Developing from Day to Day Experience
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2006
492 kr
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Growing People offers managers and human resources professionals both a strategic approach and a practical guide to developing people. It explores how a manager can build the capability of individuals, teams and organisations by providing people with challenging experiences and helping them to learn from these experiences. It shows how to create conversations that make a real difference and how to establish effective relationships. It also sets out a practical approach to identifying and nurturing talent and managing succession issues.- Written by an experienced management development professional in clear and easily understood language- Aimed at busy line managers who want to take seriously their role in developing people- Chapters can be read as stand alone guides to topics such as coaching, feedback and talent management
Don't Just Do Something, Sit There
An Introduction to Non-Directive Coaching
AvBob Thomson
E-bok
PDF, Engelska, 2009
492 kr
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Don''t Just Do Something, Sit There offers anyone who would like to learn how to coach or to develop their existing coaching skills a practical guide to coaching people using a predominantly non-directive approach. It explores how a coach can help others to think through their situation and find their own way forward, one which reflects the reality and constraints of their situation. The book considers the skills which underpin successful coaching – listening attentively, asking questions that help the other to think, and playing back to communicate or check understanding. It explores the spectrum of directive to non-directive coaching, considers practical aspects such as confidentiality, describes a range of tools that a coach might use, and looks at how a line manager can adopt a coaching style. It also considers the philosophical and psychological foundations of non-directive coaching.- Written by an experienced coach in clear and easily understood language- Aimed at managers, consultants and HR professionals who want to use a non-directive approach to empowering others and releasing their potential- Chapters can be read as stand alone guides to topics such as listening, questioning, becoming a capable coach, and the inner game of coaching
Growing People
Learning and Developing from Day to Day Experience
AvBob Thomson
Häftad, Engelska, 2006
455 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Growing People offers managers and human resources professionals both a strategic approach and a practical guide to developing people. It explores how a manager can build the capability of individuals, teams and organisations by providing people with challenging experiences and helping them to learn from these experiences. It shows how to create conversations that make a real difference and how to establish effective relationships. It also sets out a practical approach to identifying and nurturing talent and managing succession issues.
Don't Just Do Something, Sit There
An Introduction to Non-Directive Coaching
AvBob Thomson
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
455 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
Don't Just Do Something, Sit There offers anyone who would like to learn how to coach or to develop their existing coaching skills a practical guide to coaching people using a predominantly non-directive approach. It explores how a coach can help others to think through their situation and find their own way forward, one which reflects the reality and constraints of their situation. The book considers the skills which underpin successful coaching – listening attentively, asking questions that help the other to think, and playing back to communicate or check understanding. It explores the spectrum of directive to non-directive coaching, considers practical aspects such as confidentiality, describes a range of tools that a coach might use, and looks at how a line manager can adopt a coaching style. It also considers the philosophical and psychological foundations of non-directive coaching.
Understanding Yourself and Others
Practical Ideas From The World Of Coaching
AvBob Thomson
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
155 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Written by an experienced coach based at Warwick Business School, this book gives a range of practical ideas and exercises to enable you to make sense of how you and others think and behave, so that you can manage yourself and your relationships more effectively.
Non-directive Coaching
Attitudes, Approaches and Applications
AvBob Thomson
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
355 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
The KEY book for both practitioners and students. Ideal for coaches working primarily non-directively who want to develop their practice by assimilating ideas from a range of approaches. Therapies such as cognitive behavioural coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and Gestalt are examined and the author demonstrates how some of the key principles of these can be used or adapted.
The book also looks at how non-directive coaching skills might be applied in a number of other fields, such as staff development, supervision and mediation. Reflective questions at the end of each chapter encourage the reader to think about the key issues, explore the implications and examine their own experiences.
Suitable for the range of postgraduate courses including MA, certificate and diploma courses in coaching, as well as for practitioners.

Bob Thomson – författare

Agile Resilience

Coaching from A to Z and back again

Leading with Empathy

Transforming Performance at Work

Non-directive Coaching

Agile Resilience

Coaching from A to Z and back again

Leading with Empathy

Transforming Performance at Work

Non-directive Coaching

Management from A to Z and back again

Management from A to Z and back again

Agile Resilience

Coaching from A to Z and back again

Leading with Empathy

Management from A to Z and back again

Non-directive Coaching

RT Rhymes from 6 to 60

Rt Rhymes from 6 to 60

Different Ball Game

Different Ball Game

How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond

How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond

How to Coach: First Steps and Beyond

Growing People

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Growing People

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Understanding Yourself and Others

Non-directive Coaching