"The bible of coaching guides ... No other book gives you the tools, the skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships." - Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

"Should be required reading for every manager or employee who wants to succeed in the workplace." Marshall Goldsmith, author of What Got You Here Won't Get You There


This extensively revised 4th edition of Co-Active Coaching now offers leaders, managers and other business professionals practical guidance for embracing coaching as a core competency to drive greater workplace engagement.

The flexible Co-Active Coaching model showcased in the book has stood the test of time as a transformative communication process that co-workers and teammates, managers, teachers, and students can use to build strong and collaborative relationships.

In this highly anticipated new edition, the authors capture their broader experience in applying the Co-Active approach to leadership and human development. The book reflects today's reality of how coaching has moved beyond its initial focus on life skills to become an integral aspect of successful leadership development. It provides the latest terminology and a variety of fresh coaching examples drawn from the authors' first-hand experiences with thousands of international coaching trainees and clients.

The power-packed on-line Coach's Toolkit has been expanded to include more than 35 exercises, questionnaires, checklists to make these proven principles and techniques accessible and practical. Full of thoughtful exercises, relevant examples and concrete advice, this text is clear, direct, easy to read, and inspiring.

The only book life coaches, business coaches and health coaches will ever need to build stronger relationships and healthier communication.

The bible of coaching guides...No other book gives you the tools, skills, and the fundamentals needed to succeed in these delicate relationships. -- Stephen R. Covey, Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'
Co-Active Coaching should be required reading for every manager or employee who wants to succeed in the workplace. -- Marshall Goldsmith, author of the New York Times best-sellers 'MOJO' and 'What Got You Here Won't Get You There'
Co-Active Coaching exudes the catalytic power to transform your organization and your life. Read it, savor it and practice it to become a purpose-filled leader of life! -- Kevin Cashman, best-selling author, 'Leadership from the Inside Out' and 'Awakening the Leader Within'
Gives you the tools, the skills, the strategies and the ethical frameworks to achieve powerful goals: Changing lives and changing the world. -- Celeste Schenck, President, American University of Paris
Co-Active Coaching insightfully reveals how to unlock a person s potential and enlighten their past, present and future. It's a must-read for all self-empowered senior executives. -- Michael Cheah, former President of Xian Janssen Pharmaceutical, China (A Johnson & Johnson Group of Companies)

Henry Kimsey-House is one of the first professional coaches in the field. He is the cofounder and lead designer of the provocative, experiential training programs of The Coaches Training Institute (CTI). Karen Kimsey-House is the cofounder and CEO of The Coaches Training Institute and among the earliest recognised luminaries in the coaching profession. She founded CTI in 1992 with Laura Whitworth and Henry Kimsey-House. Together they created the Co-Active philosophy of relationships that informs CTI's world-renowned coaching and leadership programs. As a co-founder of Team Coaching International (TCI), Phil Sandahl was an internationally recognized consultant/coach, trainer, and author. In his role as CEO and Chief Coaching Officer, Phil was responsible for the design and delivery of all TCI training worldwide, He coached teams in North America, Europe, and Asia, including at Bank of America, Cisco, Bayer, ING, the US Navy and US State Department. His legacy as an author includes co-authoring the worldwide bestseller, Co-Active Coaching. Laura Whitworth was the creator of the Co-Active Model with Henry Kimsey-House and Karen Kimsey-House and a recognised leader in the development of the coaching profession. A founding partner of Team Coaching International and a co-developer of the Team Diagnostic™ suite of diagnostic tools, Alexis Phillips has worked with teams and team development for more than 20 years. She has served a full spectrum of clients, including: Oracle, Microsoft, Corbis, ITP, Compaq Computer and Market Tools. Alexis is the co-founder of the Team and Work Group Coaching (SIG) for the International Coach Federation. She is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the American Society for Training & Development.