Claire Pedrick talks with coach Sandra Whiles about her new book, The Coaching Tools Compendium which is published today. They discuss Sandra's journey into coaching, the inspiration behind her book, the writing and publishing process, and the importance of design and quality in creating a coaching resource. Sandra shares her hopes for the book's reception and encourages coaches to engage with the tools and insights it offers.
Takeaways:
- Sandra's journey from public sector chief executive to coach.
- Writing a book can be a journey of self-discovery.
- Coaching tools should be practical and accessible.
- The book includes contributions from other coaches.
- Design and quality are crucial in publishing a book.
- The book aims to be a resource for coaches at all levels.
- Engaging with the book can lead to personal growth.
- Sandra hopes readers will find joy in using the tools.
- The book represents a legacy for Sandra's coaching career.
Sound Bites:
- "I think I've always wanted to make a difference."
- "This is a book about journeys."
- "I want to know what pages I want to go back to."
- "I hope people will pick it up and start from there."
- "This isn't a rule book. This is a resource for you."
- "I hope they like playing with it."
Contact:
- Contact Sandra through Linked In and order the book from https://www.sandrawhilescoaching.com/
- Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners.
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Coming Up:
- Open Table - Who we were and who we are becoming
Keywords:
coaching, book launch, coaching tools, Sandra Whiles, coaching journey, personal development, coaching philosophy, book writing, coaching community, coaching resources
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