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Purpose
– Demonstrates how to acquire right perspective to enhance leadership excellence.
Design/methodology/approach
– Considers 14 myths about coaching and puts forward an alternative viewpoint.
Findings
– Defines coaching as a process of hand-holding, questioning, listening, guiding and sharing knowledge and expertise.
Practical implications
– Shows that coaching helps people to acquire skills, abilities and knowledge to enhance their leadership excellence.
Social implications
– Seeks strong support from all stakeholders including educators, trainers, mentors and counselors to differentiate coaching from other disciplines.
Originality/value
– Turns the spotlight on coaching as a specialism that can make a difference to the lives of learners.
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2015
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