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"Executives are tough customers with high expectations. This direct and pragmatic book reveals the importance of the coach′s immediacy and self–awareness in the successful coaching of top leaders." ––Brian Clewes, senior vice president, human resources, TransAlta Corporation
"O′Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!" ––Geoff Bellman, consultant and author, The Consultant′s Calling
"This is an important book. Executive coaches will find in Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart a sensible and sensitive process that leads to guaranteed results." ––Carla J. Murray, general manager, The Westin Seattle
"In this book, O′Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation." ––Daryl R. Conner, CEO/President, ODR–USA, Inc.
"Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and initiative. O′Neill′s systems–based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and good decision–makers." ––Paul D. Purcell, president, Beacon Development Group --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
"O′Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!" ––Geoff Bellman, consultant and author, The Consultant′s Calling
"This is an important book. Executive coaches will find in Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart a sensible and sensitive process that leads to guaranteed results." ––Carla J. Murray, general manager, The Westin Seattle
"In this book, O′Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation." ––Daryl R. Conner, CEO/President, ODR–USA, Inc.
"Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and initiative. O′Neill′s systems–based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and good decision–makers." ––Paul D. Purcell, president, Beacon Development Group --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone and Heart
"In this book, O′Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation."
––Daryl R. Conner, CEO and president, ODR–USA, Inc.
"Mary Beth O′Neill′s executive coaching gave me the tools and clarity to become a far more effective leader and change agent. The bottom line was that we succeeded with a monumental organizational turnaround that had seemed impossible to accomplish."
––Eric Stevens, former CEO, Courage Center
"O′Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!"
––Geoff Bellman, consultant and author, The Consultant′s Calling
"Mary Beth brings a keen business focus to coaching by not just contributing insights but through helping me and my team gain the insights that we need to solve our own problems. She has the ability to see through the sometimes chaotic dialogue and personalities in order to help a team focus on the real issues and dynamics that can impede organizations from achieving their goals."
––John C. Nicol, general manager, MSN Media Network
"Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and initiative. O′Neill′s systems–based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and good decision–makers."
––Paul D. Purcell, president, Beacon Development Group
"With Mary Beth O′Neill′s coaching, I′ve become the kind of leader who balances both the needs to get results and to develop great working relationships.?Since I started working with her, I′ve won accolades as the Top Innovator for my company, and as Professional of the Year for my industry.?More important, I′ve been able to scope my job in a way that allows me to learn and contribute at the same time, all the while delivering great results to the bottom line."
––Lynann Bradbury, vice president, Waggener Edstrom
"In this book, O′Neill brings form and structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation."
––Daryl R. Conner, CEO and president, ODR–USA, Inc.
"Mary Beth O′Neill′s executive coaching gave me the tools and clarity to become a far more effective leader and change agent. The bottom line was that we succeeded with a monumental organizational turnaround that had seemed impossible to accomplish."
––Eric Stevens, former CEO, Courage Center
"O′Neill writes in a way that allows you to see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!"
––Geoff Bellman, consultant and author, The Consultant′s Calling
"Mary Beth brings a keen business focus to coaching by not just contributing insights but through helping me and my team gain the insights that we need to solve our own problems. She has the ability to see through the sometimes chaotic dialogue and personalities in order to help a team focus on the real issues and dynamics that can impede organizations from achieving their goals."
––John C. Nicol, general manager, MSN Media Network
"Effective leaders require courage, compassion, and initiative. O′Neill′s systems–based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches and executives to better enable good decisions and good decision–makers."
––Paul D. Purcell, president, Beacon Development Group
"With Mary Beth O′Neill′s coaching, I′ve become the kind of leader who balances both the needs to get results and to develop great working relationships.?Since I started working with her, I′ve won accolades as the Top Innovator for my company, and as Professional of the Year for my industry.?More important, I′ve been able to scope my job in a way that allows me to learn and contribute at the same time, all the while delivering great results to the bottom line."
––Lynann Bradbury, vice president, Waggener Edstrom
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In this very readable book, Mary Beth O'Neill removes the frequently feared challenge of coaching executives and senior managers. In a step by step process, she gives professionals an overview and worked examples of how it is in real life in the corporate and smal business owner world. As a coach, I found the book practical, yet encouraging. If you have coached and had some training this will top up your skills and have the confidence to do more of this much needed work. As someone once said to me, 'These people are not to be frightened of, they are flesh and bone like the rest of us!', which I have found true. These guys are just people at the end of the day and MBO very clearly and readably reinforces this view. A must read.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the best coaching books that I have read. It has a refreshing commercial reality, which reflects O'Neill's practical experience and applies coaching theories in a sensible and realistic way. She addresses the issue of how to combine 'clean' coaching with mentoring (bordering on consultancy) without compromising the quality of either. She recognises the slightly 'harder edge', which one often needs when coaching busy executives, balancing some tough challenging with an underlying supportive positioning - as per the title of the book. A very good read.
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
A comprehensive book that should not be under estimated.
25 Jun 2001
Format:Hardcover
It seems quite awhile since I have found a book in my own field that I can completely recommend to almost anyone. This is a terrific book for coaches, consultants and leaders at all levels. Finally here is a book that explains the role of coaching as an Organization Development intervention. As well it clearly alginates the differences between calling yourself an executive coach and the competencies required to actually be one. In fact I would have to say that this is a must read for any executive or corporate coach.
One reviewer said this book was easy to read. While it is well written and gives the illusion of simplicity, the concepts and specifics inside are subtler than that. I am a quick reader and it took me some time to properly digest what O'Neill was really saying. And this is not a big book. When I first picked it up, I remember thinking: "Oh brother another expensive book without much meat." I was completely wrong. There doesn't appear to be a lot of theory, but it is clear that theory is the underpinning of the author's work and it is there front and centre. However, you do not notice it because of how it is presented.
This one of the few books that I have read where the short case studies really added value to the book. In the cases typical situations and examples of how she expertly handled them were reviewed, as well as some warnings about how the coach can also get triggered by what is happening. Another great part is that this book as a "go back to" reference. The three Appendix contain a personal assessment, questions to ask clients and issues on how to combine consulting with coaching or vice versa.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Best Resource on Coaching I Have Seen
27 Mar 2000
Format:Hardcover
Mary Beth O'niell writes with great clarity and her book is very engaging--almost like watching her in action. O'Neill's four-phased, systems-based methology provides a structure for coaching that encourages individuality. In fact, O'Neill stresses the importance of a coach's self-awareness and developemnt of ones signature presence. She uses many relevant examples to illustrate her approach. I especially value suggestions made throughout the book for how to effectively engage clients. O'Neill has the ability to explain complex sustems theory and interpersonal dynamics in a way that aides understanding. In a recent conversation with a potential coaching client I found myself using, in the moment, the useful information O'Neill offers. If you coach executives, or leaders at any level in organizations, this is a must resource.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Unique perspective makes this book very powerful
24 Jun 2000
Format:Hardcover
In a field crowded with many new titles this book is unique and very empowering. While most coaching books focus on "technique," Mary Beth O'Neill shines the light on how we use OURSELVES to catalyze change. The author helped me better understand emotional systems thinking and how I can use these principles in my coaching practice. Another unusual perspective I found in this book is the author's focus on coaching in the context of bottom line results. Highly recommended!
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