Contents -- List of Figures and Tables -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Part I. Multidimensional Executive Coaching: Foundations -- CHAPTER 1 Multidimensional Executive Coaching in Action: The Case of Margaret -- CHAPTER 2 The State of the Executive Coaching Field: Current and Antecedent Literature -- Current Literature -- Antecedent Literature -- CHAPTER 3 The Conceptual Framework: A Multidimensional Perspective -- Individual and Organization -- Unconscious Forces -- Multilevel Forces -- Use of Self -- Part II. Multidimensional Executive Coaching: The Practice -- Phase I. Entry -- CHAPTER 4 Initial Contact -- The Case of Howard -- The Case of Jeanne -- The Case of Richard -- Analysis: The Cases of Howard, Jeanne, and Richard -- CHAPTER 5 Preliminary Meeting -- The Case of Howard -- The Case of Jeanne -- The Case of Mary -- Analysis: The Cases of Howard, Jeanne, and Mary -- CHAPTER 6 Joint Goal Setting -- The Client -- The Manager -- The Relationship -- The Organization -- The Case of Howard -- The Case of Jeanne -- Analysis: The Cases of Howard and Jeanne -- CHAPTER 7 The Coaching Contract -- The Case of Howard -- The Case of Jeanne -- Analysis: The Cases of Howard and Jeanne -- Phase II. Facilitating Change -- CHAPTER 8 Assessment -- The Psychodynamic Interview -- The 360-Degree Interviews -- Observation -- Use of Self -- The Case of Jim -- The Case of Steven -- The Case of Jack -- Analysis: The Cases of Jim, Steven, and Jack -- CHAPTER 9 Feedback -- Feedback Preparation -- The Oral Feedback Report -- The Written Feedback Report -- The Case of Jeanne -- The Case of Jack -- The Case of Cara -- Analysis: The Cases of Jeanne, Jack, and Cara -- CHAPTER 10 Objectives Setting -- The Case of Ken -- The Case of Sonia -- Analysis: The Cases of Ken and Sonia -- CHAPTER 11 Formal Coaching -- The Foundation: Preceding Stages.

The Venue: Regularly Scheduled Meetings -- Interventions: Methods and Techniques -- The Case of Ken -- The Case of Jeanne -- The Case of Jack -- Analysis: The Cases of Ken, Jeanne, and Jack -- Phase III. Concluding Coaching -- CHAPTER 12 Outcome Evaluation -- Method 1: Objectives -- Method 2: Interviews -- Method 3: The Empathic Organic Questionnaire -- The Case of Henry -- CHAPTER 13 Concluding the Coaching Process -- The Case of Jeanne -- Analysis: The Case of Jeanne -- Part III. Multidimensional Executive Coaching: Practical Considerations -- CHAPTER 14 Identifying Potential Coaching Failures: When to Decline or Exit a Coaching Engagement -- Factors in the Client -- Factors in the Organization -- Factors in the Consultant -- Identifying Potential Failures -- CHAPTER 15 Implications for Practice -- Education and Training -- Coaching Versus Therapy -- Dual Relationships -- Confidentiality -- Conflict of Interest -- Use of Self -- Part IV. Multidimensional Executive Coaching: Bringing It All Together -- CHAPTER 16 Multidimensional Executive Coaching: Summary -- Guiding Theory -- Approach -- Practical Aspects -- CHAPTER 17 The Case of Margaret: A Multidimensional Analysis -- Theoretical Analysis -- Analysis of Approach -- Coaching Meetings and Interventions -- Practice Issues -- Appendices -- Appendix A. Sample Contracts -- Appendix A-1. Sample Contract: Full Coaching Project -- Appendix A-2. Sample Contract: Phased Coaching Project with Travel Requirements -- Appendix A-3. Sample Contract: Continuation of Phased Coaching Project -- Appendix B. Sample Coaching Plans -- Appendix B-1. Sample Coaching Plan: Full Coaching Project -- Appendix B-2. Sample Coaching Plan: Phased Coaching Project -- Appendix B-3. Sample Coaching Plan: Continuation of Phased Coaching Project -- Appendix C. Sample 360-Degree Interview Protocols.

Appendix C-1. Sample 360-Degree Interview Protocol: Generic Management Skills -- Appendix C-2. Sample 360-Degree Interview Protocol: Customized Leadership Skills -- Appendix D. Sample Feedback Reports -- Appendix D-1. Sample Feedback Report: Client A (Clear Strengths) -- Appendix D-2. Sample Feedback Report: Client B (All Complex) -- Appendix E. Sample Organic Questionnaire -- References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.