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Required Reading
Note: Required reading materials are not included in tuition and must be purchased separately. These texts are mandatory, as they are essential for successful completion of the program.
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Cox et al., Cox, Elaine, Tatiana Bachkirova, and David Clutterbuck, editors. The Complete Handbook of Coaching. 3rd ed., SAGE, 2018.
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Drake et al., Drake, David B., Diane Brennan, and Kim Gørtz, editors. The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching: Insights and Issues for a New Era. Jossey-Bass, 2008.
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Kimsey-House et al., Kimsey-House, Henry, Karen Kimsey-House, Phillip Sandahl, and Laura Whitworth. Co-Active Coaching: The Proven Framework for Transformative Conversations at Work and in Life. 4th ed., Nicholas Brealey, 2018.
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Whitmore , Whitmore, John. Coaching for Performance: The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership. 5th ed., Nicholas Brealey, 2017.
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Williams & Anderson, Williams, Patrick, and Sharon K. Anderson. Law and Ethics in Coaching: How to Solve and Avoid Difficult Problems in Your Practice. Wiley, 2006.
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Williams & Menendez, Williams, Patrick, and Diane S. Menendez. Becoming a Professional Life Coach: Lessons from the Institute of Life Coach Training. 2nd ed., W. W. Norton, 2015.