1st Edition
Coaching for Well-Being, Productivity, and Innovation Using Perception Coaching with Individuals, Teams, and Organizations
This book presents Perception Coaching® as a model that enables coaches to support their clients in understanding the impact of their attitudes in themselves, helping individuals, teams, and organizations reduce their inherent biases to more effectively collaborate, innovate, and support each other.
Dr. Bengtson approaches coaching through the lens of educational psychology in three parts, starting with understanding self and others, moving on to interactions and teams, and finally culture and organizations. Filled with strategies throughout, the book focuses on examining natural patterns of thinking and acting to uncover perceptual filters so that the unexamined and unexplained may be brought to light and understood. Covering topics such as emotional intelligence and communication styles, the book aims to help coaches support their clients pursue purpose, increase inclusion, and create innovation.
This book is invaluable reading for current and aspiring coaches and non-profit and corporate leaders, as well as talent development professionals.
PART 1 Perception Coaching
Evolution
Introduction
Chapter 1 Coaching approach
Coach perspective
Development
Tenets
Coach and client skills
Tools and strategies
Fluent and flexible skills
Chapter 2 Perceptions
Two people enter a room
Power and limits
Process and potential
Learning and long-term memory
Chapter 3 Client focus
Clarify coaching goals
Topics and development models
Part 2 Coaching with well-being in mind
Well-being
Social-emotional development
Chapter 4 Self-concept and well-being
Impactful factors
Sense of self and direction
Navigate preferences
Chapter 5 Navigate life with others
Sense of self in social situations
Navigate work with others
Part 3 Performance coaching
Productivity and cognitive-behavioral development
Innovation and opportunity-hypotheses development
Chapter 6 Productivity and cognitive-behavioral development
Set up and clarify missions or goals
Plan the path and start the journey
Predictable progress
Working with others
Chapter 7 Innovation and opportunity-hypotheses development
Curiosity and seeking opportunities
Cultivate creativity
Leading for innovation
Chapter 8 Implications of Perception Coaching
Conclusion
Appendix: Client intake forms
Bibliography
Index
Biography
Barbara J. Bengtson, PhD, is a research-informed professional development specialist with over 20 years of experience. She is the developer of Perception Coaching® and is also a performance and career coach based in the USA.
"Coaching for Well-being, Productivity, and Innovation provides a framework for self-discovery and continual improvement that moves beyond just setting goals. Dr. Bengtson’s process will help you break through stagnation and leverage your preferences and motivations to achieve your most important life goals."
Dawn M. Johnson, Assistant Professor, The College of St. Scholastica, USA
"I highly recommend Dr. Bengtson's book as a go-to guide for busy professionals interested in optimizing wellbeing, purpose, and passion."
Stacy Johnston, Founder, AudacityHR, USA
