Barbara J. Bengtson, PhD, is a research-informed professional development specialist with over 20 years of experience. She is the developer of Perception Coaching® and is also a performance and career coach based in the USA.

PART 1 Perception Coaching

Evolution

Introduction

Chapter 1 Coaching approach

Coach perspective

Development

Tenets

Coach and client skills

Tools and strategies

Fluent and flexible skills

Chapter 2 Perceptions

Two people enter a room

Power and limits

Process and potential

Learning and long-term memory

Chapter 3 Client focus

Clarify coaching goals

Topics and development models

Part 2 Coaching with well-being in mind

Well-being

Social-emotional development

Chapter 4 Self-concept and well-being

Impactful factors

Sense of self and direction

Navigate preferences

Chapter 5 Navigate life with others

Sense of self in social situations

Navigate work with others

Part 3 Performance coaching

Productivity and cognitive-behavioral development

Innovation and opportunity-hypotheses development

Chapter 6 Productivity and cognitive-behavioral development

Set up and clarify missions or goals

Plan the path and start the journey

Predictable progress

Working with others

Chapter 7 Innovation and opportunity-hypotheses development

Curiosity and seeking opportunities

Cultivate creativity

Leading for innovation

Chapter 8 Implications of Perception Coaching

Conclusion

Appendix: Client intake forms

Bibliography

Index