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In Gestalt Coaching, Peter Bluckert draws on thirty years of experience as an organization development consultant, executive coach and leadership trainer to present a unique perspective on how to become a better coach using Gestalt techniques.
This practical guide sets out an accessible yet critical examination of the Gestalt approach and its application to the executive coaching practice. Through the use of case studies from a wide range of organizational settings, Bluckert shows you how to apply the principles of Gestalt practice to both one to one and team coaching. The result is a rare opportunity to appreciate the power, depth, subtlety and impact of an approach that offers much to both novice and experienced coaches.
List of contents
PrefaceIntroduction The Gestalt tradition
Chapter 1. The defining features of the Gestalt approachChapter 2. The Heart of the Gestalt Method: Awareness raising and creative experimentationChapter 3. The Cape Cod Coaching ModelChapter 4. The natural territory of Gestalt coaching Chapter 5. The Gestalt individual coaching process Chapter 6. The Gestalt approach in Action: Breakouts and breakthroughs Chapter 7. Not for the faint-hearted: Coaching senior leadership teams Chapter 8. Gestalt team coaching conceptual frameworks Chapter 9. Experiential team learning: Tools, diagnostics and structured exercises Chapter 10. The skilled Gestalt coach Conclusion References
Index
About the author
Peter Bluckert is an executive coach, coach trainer and team facilitator. His background and experience in both organization development and Gestalt therapy spans twenty five years. He is also a founder member of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for Professional Executive Coaches and Supervisors (APECS) and has a strong commitment to the development of the coaching profession.
Summary
Gestalt Coaching sets out an accessible, succinct yet critical examination of the approach, key concepts and emerging methodology for Gestalt coaching practice.
