Learn the secrets for becoming the inspirational coach everyone is waiting for
Think about the coaches you’ve had throughout your life. Most likely, some were good, others not so good. Maybe one or two were great. One thing is undeniable: Coaches can influence your life in ways that can be negative or positive. A coach can either build you up or tear you down. The world needs better coaches in all walks of life - if you’re a parent, a teacher, a co-worker, or a leader, you are also a coach. Which kind of coach do you want to be? Coach to Coach helps you answer this question and shares the secrets to bringing out the best in a person, both on and off the field.
For more than twenty years, author Martin Rooney hascoached professional sport stars, Olympic champions, and business leaders to high levels of performance, analyzing thousands of real-life examples of what works and what doesn’t. Reading like a simple parable, this engaging book gives you an easy-to-use yet highly effective formula for becoming a better coach for your teams, in your business, and in your personal life. Packed with valuable insights and expert advice, this appealing book helps you:
- Learn how to be a great leader by being a great coach
- Create positive lives for your children and the people you work with
- Inspire and motivate the people around you
- Turn your natural skills and talents into your own unique coaching style
- Use proven, time-tested coaching strategies to get results
Coach to Coach: An Empowering Story About How to Be a Great Leader is an ideal book for coaches, leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, educators, parents, and anyone wanting to bring out the best in those around them.
Table of Contents
Foreword xv
Introduction xvii
1 The Tunnel 1
2 The Grind 7
3 The Showup Showdown 13
4 Cup of Coffee 19
5 Enthusiasm 29
6 Ultimatum 35
7 The Right Target 41
8 Eating Crow 49
9 The Real Definition 55
10 The Golden Rule 71
11 A Turning Point 89
12 The Two Abilities 97
13 Pointing Fingers 111
14 The Secret Move 121
15 The Holy Grail 137
16 Do the Work 153
17 Game Day 163
18 Bag of Peanuts 175
Acknowledgments 183
About the Author 187