A reading list: Psychodynamic Lenses on Organizations
I have always found the organizations I have worked in to be complex structures by turns frustrating and fascinating. I am attracted to books and authors who offer some possibility of making sense of it all. I share some of the ones I have found most useful here. They all, with the exception of one, look at organizations using psychodynamic theory and concepts.
I have always found the organizations I have worked in to be complex structures by turns frustrating and fascinating. I am attracted to books and authors who offer some possibility of making sense of it all. I share some of the ones I have found most useful here. They all, with the exception of one, look at organizations using psychodynamic theory and concepts.
A reading list: concepts from psychotherapy useful in coaching
Concepts from Psychotherapy useful in building and understanding coaching.
So many elements of good practice in coaching are built on theoretical concepts which first emerged from studying therapeutic relationships. Here are books which allow a ‘deep dive’ into some of them.
Concepts from Psychotherapy useful in building and understanding coaching.
So many elements of good practice in coaching are built on theoretical concepts which first emerged from studying therapeutic relationships. Here are books which allow a ‘deep dive’ into some of them.
A reading list on experiences of therapy
Therapists usually write the experiences of therapy that I have come across. One exception that I enjoyed reading very much is the ‘Words To Say It’ by Marie Cardinal listed below. I am always fascinated by the insight offered into therapist thought and feeling which accompany the description of relationships and often, the healing process.
Therapists usually write the experiences of therapy that I have come across. One exception that I enjoyed reading very much is the ‘Words To Say It’ by Marie Cardinal listed below. She recounts her experience from a client perspective. I am always fascinated by the insight offered into therapist thought and feeling which accompany the description of relationships and, often, the healing process.
A reading list on counselor and therapist experience
I am always fascinated by the life stories of counselors and psychotherapists. As I read them I feel that the authors are sharing with me a life time of wisdom. They provide insight into how others have navigated the challenges and celebrated the joys of their client relationships. They also offer extraordinary views of self reflexive minds at work.
I am always fascinated by the life stories of counselors and psychotherapists. As I read them I feel privileged as if the authors are sharing with me a life time of wisdom. Their stories provide insight into how they and others have navigated the challenges and celebrated the joys of their client relationships. They also offer extraordinary views of self reflexive minds at work.
7 podcasts for HR professionals
In 2020 podcasting seemed to come into its own, perhaps because of needing to connect asynchronously, more time to listen and for others more time to make. These are the ones I return to when looking for the motivational boost that comes from listening to serious and well-grounded discussion between HR professionals.
In 2020 podcasting seemed to come into its own. These are the ones I return to when looking for the motivational boost that comes from listening to serious and well-grounded discussion between HR professionals and other experts.
A reading list for Psychologically Informed Coaching
This is a list of some of the books on coaching theory and practice which I came across during my training and career as a coach. I am always drawn to those which make explicit the links between psychological theory and practice. Knowing that a theory underpins a suggested technique or exercise, helps me make a better choice about using it and also reassures me that the outcome may be more successful as a result.
This is a list of some of the books on coaching theory and practice which I came across during my training and career as a coach. I am always drawn to those which make explicit the links between psychological theory and practice. Knowing that a theory underpins a suggested technique or exercise, helps me make a better choice about using it and also reassures me that the outcome may be more successful as a result.