Resources
Resources
Chris has been involved in coaching since the mid-1980s, when he was a middle manager in business in the UK. He was in the crucible of business coaching, rubbing shoulders with the grandfathers of coaching: Graham Alexander, Tim Gallwey, Myles Downey and many others. Fuelled by his interest and success in coaching rowing (he coached his wife to be a world champion), he started a journey through the coaching landscape which continues today. The writing and research of many others in particular: Tim Gallwey, Charles Handy, Graham Alexander, and the late Sir John Whitmore shape his approach to coaching.
In 2011 he heeded Linda Holbeche’s, formerly Director of Research at Roffey Park, UK, advice: “you have a duty to share your wisdom”. His books include Taking Charge of Your Future (2011), now in its fourth edition, and Taking charge: the Workbook (2019). He has written many articles such as for CEO magazine below and the NZ coaching survey (2018) all of which reach a widespread audience.
Taking Charge: The Workbook
This workbook has been designed to help you navigate the next stage of your career. It is written in such a way as to work for all career stages, from those starting out on their working career to those with many years’ experience. The exercises and readings will help you think about who you are, your likes and dislikes in the working environment, as well as your skills, abilities and motivation.
The workbook is designed to help you Take Charge of your future career.
The First 100 Days (The CEO Magazine)
You’re about to step into a new CEO role and studies show you have three months to make a positive impact. Here are five ways to effectively cement your position.
New Zealand Survey of Executive Coaching
In its various forms, coaching is widely accepted as one of the most effective development tools for individual and team development and it is used widely across the world as well as in New Zealand. Global surveys of the profession are conducted regularly by various professional bodies. However, it is rare to find any specific data relating to coaching here in New Zealand. During June and July 2018, Winsboroughand I teamed up to conduct the first survey of its kind for 10 years. Our purpose was to understand the current state of coaching in New Zealand and to establish a benchmark position for our coaching community. The survey was specifically designed to be shared with the community as part of our contribution to coaching in New Zealand. (If you do share it, please credit the sources.)
Taking Charge: Your Future
Since the 1990s, individuals have been told that "it is up to you to manage your own career". Most of us think we have managed our careers, or have we?
Most of us follow a 'line of least resistance' in our career choices, and are easily fooled by the milestones along our career, frequently self-seducing ourselves into thinking we have moved into the right roles.
This is the only book for anyone who wants to positively manage and 'take charge' of their career thus avoiding the 'line of least resistance'. It is both strategic and tactical. It is not a self-help guide to careers, but a methodology and an approach to thinking about you, and your future. It provides the frameworks and tools for you to take stock of who you are, and your career to date. In addition, it enables you to see what is best for you, plan, and act to implement your future career.
