<p><em>The Coaching Relationship</em> discusses how we can integrate process perspectives such as the quality of the coach-coachee relationship, and professional perspectives including the influences of training and supervision, for more effective outcomes.</p><p>Stephen Palmer and Almuth McDowall bring together experts from the field of coaching to discuss different aspects of the coach-coachee relationship, topics covered include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>the interpersonal perspective</li> <li>the role of assessment</li> <li>ethical issues</li> <li>cultural influences</li> <li>issues of power.</li> </ul><p>The book also includes a chapter on the interpersonal relationship in the training and supervision of coaches to provide a complete overview of how the coaching relationship can contribute to successful coaching</p><p>Illustrated throughout with case studies and client dialogue, <em>The Coaching Relationship</em> is essential reading for practicing coaches and coaching psychologists wishing to learn more about the interpersonal aspects of coaching.</p> <p><em>Palmer, McDowall,</em> Preface. <em>Palmer, McDowall</em>, The Coaching Relationship: Putting People First - An Introduction. <em>O’Broin, Palmer</em>, Introducing an Interpersonal Perspective on the Coaching Relationship. <em>O’Broin, Palmer</em>, Building on an Interpersonal Perspective on the Coaching Relationship. <em>McDowall, Milward</em>, Feeding Back, Feeding Forward and Setting Goals. <em>Smewing, McDowall</em>, Assessment in Coaching. <em>Oliver</em> Reflexive Coaching: Linking Meaning and Action in the Leadership System. <em>Daouk-Öyry, Rosinski</em> Coaching Across Cultures. <em>Welman, Bachkirova</em>, The Issue of Power in the Coaching Relationship. <em>Cox</em>, Last Things First: Ending Well in the Coaching Relationship. <em>Law</em>, Coaching Relationships and Ethical Practice. <em>Hawkins, Schwenk</em>, The Interpersonal Relationship in the Training and Supervision of Coaches. <em>Palmer, McDowall</em>, Final Reflections.</p>