The #1 book for coaches leaders talent managers and professionals around the world. This is
the definitive and fully updated new edition. ' Coaching for Performance provides a
foundation for those who want to understand the potential and power of coaching. The Sixth
Edition is a must-read and a want-to-read with updates powerful case studies and empirical
evidence of coaching making a difference having lasting impacts and transforming
societies.' Magdalena N. Mook CEO International Coach Federation An international
bestseller featuring the influential GROW model this book is the founding text of the
coaching profession. It explains why enabling people to bring the best out of themselves is
the key to driving productivity growth and engagement. A meaningful coaching culture has
the potential to transform the relationship between organizations and employees and to put both
on the path to long-term success. Written by Sir John Whitmore the pioneer of coaching
this new edition has been fully revised by Tiffany Gaskell Director at Performance Consultants
the global market leaders in performance coaching. This 6th edition has been updated throughout
to reflect today' s new world of work and will revolutionize the traditional approach to
organizational culture. Insightful real-world examples serve to champion inclusivity alongside
practical exercises which place an increased value on trust and responsibility. Critical new
material has further been added to strengthen the process of measuring the benefits of coaching
as a return on investment all ensuring this contemporary new edition will remain at the
forefront of professional coaching and leadership development. ' Timeless. The perfect
handbook for you whether you' re a new and aspiring manager or a seasoned leader seeking to
improve your team' s performance levels. It is packed full of guidance on how to apply the
GROW model to coaching high-performing teams within different scenarios and comes with a
helpful bank of coaching questions dialogues and a glossary.' Forbes “This beautiful
book is at once timely and timeless. Timely because it incorporates and responds to the very
latest developments in what we know about work and workplace cultures. Timeless because it
draws on and conveys the accumulated wisdom of centuries. Full of compelling case studies and
actionable advice Coaching for Performance is also refreshingly practical.” Amy C. Edmondson
Harvard Business School ’ s Novartis Professor of Leadership and author of Right Kind of Wrong
“The number one skill for people-leader capability at Johnson & Johnson is coaching. What is
the best coaching model in the world? We picked Sir John Whitmore ’ s GROW model. Every single
person in our organization now has access to Coaching for Performance .” Sandra Humbles Chief
Learning Officer Johnson & Johnson Coaching cultures are better performing fairer and
more sustainable than those arising out of traditional management systems. Coaching for
Performance is for any leader aiming for excellence . ― Ludo Van der Heyden Professor of
Corporate Governance INSEAD Coaching for Performance raises the bar. ― Jorge Paulo
Lemann Co-Founder 3G Capital and Director The Kraft Heinz Company The best first book to
read for leaders as well as new or experienced coaches. It goes beyond the skills that it so
aptly spells out to explain the essence of coaching. ― Carol Kauffman PhD Assistant
Professor Harvard Medical School Coaching for Performance directly impacts the way of
working in our companies. It provides coaches and leaders with a fantastic tool for people
development that is so powerful. ― Jean-Louis Araignous Coaching Program Manager Volvo
Group University This book is a must-read for leaders and organizational development
practitioners who recognize that coaching is a performance activity which impacts leaders
teams and culture holistically. ― Thorsten Klein Director Global Talent & Organization
Development eBay Performance Consultants International are without doubt the market leaders
in coaching globally. This new edition brilliantly shows how success comes from holistically
maximizing the potential of people and strong ethical principles rather than a narrow focus
on profit. ― David Sanders Founder CleanTech Advisory former Director Carbon Trust
Coaching for Performance was our reference manual when we introduced coaching as part of our
leadership development activities in the European Commission. Some years on the Commission
benefits from a strong coaching culture with Sir John' s work as the main reference point.
This book is a must-read for managers and OD practitioners alike. ― Norman Jardine Head of
Internal Communication European Commission DG Human Resources and Security
