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Here is my selection of the
most relevant and useful books on coaching, spirituality,
leadership, personal growth, relationships, health
and money. I have read and found value in
all of them. And in my life coaching and
training practice these are the books that have
added the most value to my client's lives.
To make these easily accessible
to my clients, and those people visiting my web
site, I have set up an associate arrangement with
Amazon. I chose Amazon for two reasons.
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Firstly, in a random
price check of about 10 books, their prices
were as good, on average, as several other
book retailers I checked out. Some books
you can find cheaper elsewhere, but on average,
Amazon was competitive. (6 out of 10 were
as cheap or cheaper than elsewhere.)
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Secondly, no one matched
Amazon's selection and ability to ship as
quickly. (Many of the other retailers had
a 3 - 6 week shipping delay for many of these
books.)
Finally, I hope this reference
section is useful to you, and that through the
wisdom contained in these books, you find the
answers that inform, inspire and transform, your
life.
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Coaching
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Co-Active Coaching, 2nd Edition
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This is the updated version of the only coaching book that really
talks about the nuances of coaching skills,
and presents a simple yet proven coaching model.
The co-active coaching model is powerful and
infinitely adaptable.
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Coaching
for Performance
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This is the book that started it all.
John Whitmore's classic is a brief introduction
to coaching. It supplies a basic description
of the process, and a simple model. Great
for people just getting their feet wet. ( It
is cheap too.)
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Taming
Your Gremlin
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This short, goofy looking book, is one of the
mandatory readings for coaching certification
with CTI. It is about recognizing and
dealing with our inner critic or gremlin - that
little voice of doubt and smallness - within
us all.
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Wherever
You Go, There You Are
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Another of the recommended readings for certification
with CTI, this book is a classic that deals
with the cultivation of mindfulness. It
is written by Jon Kabat-Zinn, to introduce the
simple practice of meditation to North American
audiences.
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Books
on Spirituality |
The
Gospel According to Jesus
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For believers, unbelievers, and anyone looking
for the real thing. Stephen Mitchell has
an incredible gift, to separate the baby from
the bathwater, and leave you in awe. One
of my all time favorite books.
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The
Perennial Philosophy
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A classic. Huxley's panoramic view of
timeless spiritual truths. In the breadth
of his vision, he integrates the best from East
and West.
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Dropping
Ashes on the Buddha
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Stephen Mitchell's collection of
Zen stories, koans and riddles gives a enlightening
introduction to the Buddhist view of life, and
leaves one with an appreciation of "mindfulness". |
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God
the Evidence : The Reconciliation of...
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Harvard-educated philosopher Patrick
Glynn makes a unique contribution to the debate
over faith and reason, religion and science. "I
am not claiming reason can bring one to belief
in God," he writes." What I am saying
is this: Reason no longer stands in the way, as
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Return to Love : Reflections on the...
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Marianne Williamson's classic work
based on The Course of Miracles. The release of
fear, the cultivation of love, and the practice
of miracles are recurrent themes. The program
has as its goal a personal transformation of the
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The
Enlightened Mind
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A breathtaking compilation of sacred writings
from all traditions. This is the type of book
you leave by your bedside and read, one page
at a time.
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The
Soul's Code
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In this Number 1 bestseller, James Hillman,
former director of the Jung Institute, shows
how our souls can exert themselves by presenting
a road map to understanding our true nature.
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The
Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
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In this mercifully short book (for Chopra)
the author reveals how to align yourself with
the subtle yet powerful, unseen forces that
affect the flow of abundance and success in
our lives.
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Life
After Death
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Life After Death offers a fresh, open-minded
exploration through the realms of science, psychology,
the Bible, and world religions, Harpur searches
not for proof, but for evidence. And he finds
it in remarkable places.
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Memories,
Dreams, Reflections
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An autobiography put together from conversations,
writings and lectures with Jung's cooperation,
at the end of his life. As Jung's work
permeates much of modern thought, this book
serves to give the reader an appreciation of
a great man.
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Care
of the Soul
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Thomas Moore, internationally renowned theologian
and former Catholic monk, offers a philosophy
for living that involves accepting our humanity
rather than struggling to transcend it. By nurturing
the soul in everyday life, Moore shows how to
cultivate dignity, peace, and depth of character.
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Tao
Te Ching : A New English Version
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Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching, or Book of the Way,
is the classic manual on the art of living,
and one of the wonders of the world. In eighty-one
brief chapters, the Tao Te Ching looks at the
basic predicament of being alive and gives advice
that imparts balance and perspective, a serene
and generous spirit.
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Conversations
With God
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Neale Donald Walsch's work of uncommon clarity.
If you can get by the heresy, you will find
some value here.
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Man's
Search for Meaning
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Frankl's moving and profound work, coming out
of his experiences in the holocaust. One
of most powerful and relevant works of original
thought, with benefit for each of us.
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Books
on Leadership |
The
Leadership Challenge
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The Classic. This is the leadership book that
outshines them all. With an expanded research
base of 60,000 leaders, this second edition
captures the continuing interest in leadership
as a critical aspect of human organizations.
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Leadership
from the Inside Out
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Kevin Cashman takes the reader on a very personal
journey of leadership, starting from the inside
and moving out. This is a great book that
recognizes the truth that no change is sustainable
unless is built on a strong personal foundation.
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The
Inner Work of Leaders
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There is no script for being a great leader,
and no way to play act in the role. It's the
inner work that creates the difference between
a manager and a leader. This book traces the
common inner work done by successful leaders.
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Principle-Centered
Leadership
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Another classic, written in Covey's wordy style,
that helps the individual examine the rose of
their own leadership compass.
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Managing
the Dream
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Some of the best of Bennis. This book
puts together his thoughts on the competencies
of leadership, managing change, and the character
of a leader.
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The
Fifth Discipline
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Senge has been a must read for years.
He touches on all aspects of leadership including
personal mastery, mental models, visioning,
etc.
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Managing
Transitions
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This is a classic work on the nature of change,
and how to deal with it. (Great for personal
as well as professional change.)
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Good
to Great
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Jim Collins and his researches took a long
hard look at what it takes to make a big breakthrough
in business. His finding are surprising
and extremely valuable. This is the book that
has my leading-edge executives buzzing.
A must read.
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Personal
Growth and Development |
The
Road Less Traveled
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This one started a whole new genre. Scott
Peck starts the reader on a journey towards
greater truth, responsibility, choice and love.
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How
to Get What You Want and Want What You Have
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John Gray provided a step by step program towards
greater success and fulfillment, including instruction
on how to deal with those pesky blocks that
keep us from what we want and deserve.
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Feeling
Good : The New Mood Therapy
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In this book, David Burns teaches readers how
to recognize and change the thoughts that give
rise to feelings. Generally our unconscious
mind tends to distorts reality. This book
teaches you how to change those thoughts.
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Emotional
Intelligence
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Daniel Goleman's work on the importance of
emotional intelligence. This work introduces
the subject. Also see his book Working
with Emotional Intelligence. (More useful
and practical.)
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Take
Time for Your Life
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Big seller with a step by step guide for turning
around your life. Not a lot new here,
but many people have benefited from it.
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A
Theory of Everything
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Ken Wilbur is sharp, and in this ambitiously
titled book, he presents a way of looking at
life, that will shift your perspective.
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Excuse
Me, Your Life is Waiting
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Forget about the power of positive thinking,
Lynn Grabhorn will give you a great argument
for focusing on the power of positive feeling.
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Books
for Relationships
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Men
Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
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Great book for raising your sensitivity to
the different needs and desires of men and women.
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Getting
the Love You Want
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If you had to pick only one book to read on
relationships, this would be it.
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The
Five Love Languages
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This book is about learning the different ways
we prefer to show and receive love. Knowledge
of this work has helped many relationships.
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Passionate
Marriage
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Fabulous book for anybody in a relationship.
Very valuable for anybody serious wanting, or
needing, to make a breakthrough in their relationship.
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Practicing
the Presence of People
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Mike Mason does a wonderful job of helping
us be very present with people.
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Books
on Health
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8
Weeks to Optimum Health
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Just a good common sense approach.
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Eating
Well for Optimum Health
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No fads here, simply practical and well researched
advice that combines the best of east and west
holistic thought on nutrition.
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Books
On Money |
Rich
Dad, Poor Dad
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This book will shake a few of your habitual
thoughts on money, and have you thinking like
an entrepreneur.
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The
Millionaire Next Door
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Guess what is the vehicle of choice of America's
millionaires? If you said anything other
than a Ford pickup, you have a lot to learn
about the people that make and keep the
most money.
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Your
Money or Your Life
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This one explores the difference between making
a living and making a life.
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Recent Reads
Here are a few books I have read recently that I think you will find interesting.
The Happiness Hypothesis
John Haidt, one of the leading lights of Positive Psychology and a professor at U. of Virginia, blends the best of modern science and ancient wisdom in this easily read book. This is a must read for coaches.
Social Intelligence
The indefatigable Daniel Goleman shiftsh is focus to the nuances of social intelligence. A good read for coaches and anyone who works with groups and is interested in the science of relationships.
General Theory of Love
A great read on anyone interested in the study of love, attachment, and growth.
The Ancestral Mind
Harvard's Gregg Jacobs does a good job at describing the difference between our thinking/planning/worrying mind, and our powerful/quiet/intuitive "ancestral" mind. He also summarizes what has been shown to help better access and balance the two minds.
Resonant Leadership
I believe this is a very important book for anyone who works with people. Boyatzis's summary of the impact of everyday stress has important implications for all of us.
Loving What Is
This is a classic by Byron Katie that will guide you through the process of uncovering your negative automatic thoughts.
Kosmic Consciousness
Love him or hate him, Ken Wilbur is a force in modern thought. His Integral Theory is a broad and powerful framework that can be used to make sense of anything. If you tried to access Integral Theory though Ken's written work, and found yourself with a splitting headache, try listening to this series of tapes.
Integral Spirituality
Of Ken's written work, this is the easiest read I have found. And his reconciliation of this broad and important topic is excellent.
Integral Spirituality: A Startling New Role for Religion in the Modern and Postmodern World
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