Michael Neenan is Associate Director of the Centre for Stress Management and Centre for Coaching, Blackheath, and works in private practice. He has written and edited over 20 books.Windy Dryden is Emeritus Professor of Psychotherapeutic Studies at Goldsmiths College, University of London and is an international authority on rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT). He has worked in psychotherapy for over 45 years and is the author and editor of over 230 books.

• Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1: Dealing with troublesome emotions; Chapter 2: Problem-creating vs problem-solving; Chapter 3: Overcoming procrastination; Chapter 4: Time management; Chapter 5: Persistence; Chapter 6: Dealing with criticism; Chapter 7: Assertiveness; Chapter 8: Developing resilience; Chapter 9: Taking risks and making decisions; Chapter 10: Understanding the personal change process; Chapter 11: Putting it all together; References; Index

‘In this book, Neenan and Dryden have successfully demonstrated through the use of case examples how the evidence-based cognitive behavioural coaching approach can be used to tackle problems and enhance personal development. I highly recommend this excellent guide.’ - Professor Stephen Palmer PhD, Wales Academy for Professional Practice and Applied Research, UWTSD, Wales