Executive Coaching

Len Sperry, M.D., Ph.D. is professor of Health Services Administration and Psychology, and director of the Masters in Health Services Administration program at Barry University in Florida. He has consulted with executives throughout the U.S. and abroad for over thirty years, and has designed and implemented leadership development programs for several corporations. Sperry is board certified in psychiatry, preventative medicine, and clinical psychology and a fellow of the Division of Family Psychology of the American Psychological Association. He has published over 200 articles and 30 books, many with Taylor and Francis.

• ForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Executive Coaching as a Practice Option 2. Executives and Executive Coaching 3. The Context of Executive Coaching 4. Selecting Appropriate Clients and Coaches for Executive Coaching5. The Process of Executive Coaching6. Skill-Focused Coaching with Executives7. Performance-Focused Coaching with Executives8. Development-Focused Coaching with Executives 9. Executive Consultation and Executive Psychotherapy10. The Practice of Executive CoachingIndex

"Len Sperry has written an excellent introduction to the field. Although the book is slanted towards mental health professionals, it can be usefully read by anyone interested in the subject." ---Network Review Winner 2005