COACHING READING LIST
Our Favourite Books...
This is a curated collection of the books that have inspired our coaching journey. Some of them are pure coaching resources, some dealing with profound events and change, and some that just make us smile! A special thank you to the amazing "Raintree ORSC Cohort" from across the world who shared their tops picks (see below) for others to learn from. If there are any other recommendations please use the message box below so we can add them in!
Note, we are not affiliated in any manner with the authors or links to where you can purchase.
Unlearn
Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results
Barry O'Reilly , November 2018
Recommended by Stephen Dowling, Melbourne(Australia)
"What we don't often realise is that letting go of the past is the far bigger challenge. I see this book as an essential operating guide, to help us navigate our way into the future"
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Out of the Maze
A Simple Way to Change Your Thinking & Unlock Success
Spencer Johnson, 19 November 2018
Recommended by Stephen Dowling, Melbourne (Australia)
"This is an absolute gem. A simple relatable story to help get you unstuck"
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Systems Inspired Leadership
Frank Uit de Weerd & Marita Fridjhon, January 2022
"How to tap collective wisdom to navigate change, enhance agility, and foster collaboration"
Recommended By : Larissa Thurlow, Calgary (Canada)
Co-Active Coaching (4th Edition)
Henry Kimsey-House , Karen Kimsey-House , Phillip Sandahl , Laura Whitworth
July 2018
The proven framework for transformative conversations at work and in life - 4th edition
Recommended : Steve Barret, Perth (Australia)
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The Crossroad of Should and Must
Elle Luna, April 2015
Find and Follow Your Passion
Recommended : Eike Westerholt, Beijing (China)
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The Coaching Habit
Michael Bungay Stanier, February 2016
Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
Recommended : Steve Barret, Perth (Australia)
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Positive Intelligence
Sharzard Chamine, April 2022
Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential AND HOW YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOURS
Recommended : Larissa Thurlow, Calgary (Canada)
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Conversational Intelligence
Judith E. Glaser , April 2016
How Great Leaders Build Trust and Get Extraordinary Results
Recommended : Eike Westerholt, Bejing (China)
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The Courage to be Disliked
Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga , May 2017
The Japanese phenomenon that shows you how to free yourself, change your life and achieve real happiness
Recommended : Stephen Petr , Colorado (USA)
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Power of TED* (*The Empowerment Dynamic)
David Emerald, March 2016
10th Anniversary Edition - Escape the Grip of Drama and Take Control of Your Life
Recommended : Stephen Petr , Colorado (USA)
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The 8th Habit
Stephen R Covey, November 2005
From Effectiveness To Greatness
Recommended : Jennifer Wong, Sydney (Australia)
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The Leader on the Couch
Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries , May 2009
A Clinical Approach to Changing People and Organizations
Recommended : Silvia Hu (Melbourne)
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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela Duckworth , May 2017
Why resilience and passion are the keys to outstanding achievement and how they can help you to accomplish remarkable things
Recommended: Michelle Prosser-Roberts, Melbourne(Australia)
"It resonated with me as I often wonder why it is that some people can stick at things, and others seem to flit from one role to another, from one hobby to another etc"
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