Effective Coaching, and the Fallacy of Sustainable Change

This book presents an evidence-based discussion of two critical areas that are gaining importance in the business world and personal development alike: namely, coaching and being a coach. Does coaching work? If so, then for whom does it add value and what

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Arun Kohli

Effective Coaching, and the Fallacy of Sustainable Change

Management for Professionals

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Arun Kohli

Effective Coaching, and the Fallacy of Sustainable Change

Arun Kohli London, United Kingdom

ISSN 2192-8096 ISSN 2192-810X (electronic) Management for Professionals ISBN 978-3-319-39734-4 ISBN 978-3-319-39735-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-39735-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016942572 # Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland

I write this book with a deep sense of gratitude and dedication to the people who have been the strongest inspirations and support for me Gabriele B. Kohli{ 13.04.1965–15.01.1994 My first Coach and beloved wife Anke Kohli My beloved wife and the sunny side of life Mrs Mohini Kohli My mother and the iron pillar of my life Neeru and Ritu Kohli Two strong women and most wonderful sisters without whom I would not have mastered many challenges in India & David Ben Adam and Anna Mohini Kohli My wife’s and my reincarnations with a superior operating system

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Foreword by Stefan Rau

Coaching and Leadership You are not born a leader. Your rise on the career path is often very fast. The problems of leading teams or individuals are often ignored or underestimated, and potential or rising new leaders are often not sufficiently prepared for their new roles—to both the new leader’s and the corporation’s disadvantage. The requirements and demands of employees are very different and more involved today than they once were. The consequences can be seen in the culture of your company which reflects your style of leadership! Employee satisfaction is significantly influenced by your communication through your leadership style and also