Psychology for Coaches offers its readers a chance to ground their interpersonal skills in sound psychological theory and research. It provides a solid, synthetic overview of current concepts and research results, translating them into hands-on recommendations and examples of tools.

Maciej ¿wie¿y, PhD, is a coach and consultant working for an academic consultancy in Poland. He has extensive experience coaching middle to high level managers and leadership teams. As an international coach trainer, he works in various countries in Europe and Asia. He holds a Professional Certified Coach credential issued by the International Coach Federation.

Chapter 1. Coaching and psychology

Chapter 2. Psychology in operational coaching: Setting goals, maintaining commitment, and creative problem solving

Chapter 3. Psychology in competence coaching: Supporting the process of learning

Chapter 4. Psychological coaching: working with coachees' emotions

Chapter 5. Psychological coaching: personality, self-esteem, and changing schemas

Appendix. When coaching won't help: Deciding whether to coach or to refer the client elsewhere