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Transformational Coaching for Effective Leadership The purpose of this book is to introduce the concept of transformational coaching and to educate professional business coaches or mangers-as-coaches in their organizations on the influential and relevant elements of Transformational Coaching for Effective Leadership designed for coaching individuals, teams, and businesses or applying such elements in any level of organization development intervention, either toward individuals, teams, groups, departments, or the organization itself. Given the power and long-lasting influence of transformational coaching, it also could be beneficial to professionals in the _ elds of human resource development (HRD), workplace learning and performance (WLP), human performance enhancement (HPE), and, overall, in the domain of workforce education and development (WFED). This book will start by reviewing the background and presence of transformational coaching in businesses and organizations, along with the general concepts, perceptions, and understanding of coaching. _ is book will examine the uses of transformational coaching in management and leadership development, human resource development for talent development and retention, and for developing managerial coaching skills and competencies. Additionally, this book will review the presence and use of transformational coaching concepts, theories, and practices, including transformational learning for human resources (HR) and HRD professionals to influence a workforce’s attitude, behavior, and productivity. Features ◾ Builds individuals’ self-awareness, self-realization, and self-confidence ◾ Offers personal and professional development ◾ Teaches the concept of transformational learning and its use in transformational coaching ◾ Teaches rituals, skills, and strategies for individuals and teams to increase their productivity ◾ Offers an approach to building healthy and strong relationships with oneself and others ◾ Includes change management strategies for redirecting poor job performance ◾ Helps readers implement effective transformational coaching practices by offering many tools, such as forms, checklists, and worksheets Transformational Coaching for Effective Leadership Implementing Sustainable Change Through Shifting Paradigms Behnam Bakhshandeh William J. Rothwell Sohel M. Imroz with Farhan Sadique First published 2023 by Routledge 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158 and by Routledge 4 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2023 Behnam Bakhshandeh, William J. Rothwell, Sohel M. Imroz & Farhan Sadique The right of Behnam Bakhshandeh, William J. Rothwell & Sohel M. Imroz to be identified as authors of this work has been asserted by them in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. ISBN: 978-1-032-30238-6 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-032-30237-9 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-003-30407-4 (ebk) DOI: 10.4324/9781003304074 Typeset in Garamond by Apex CoVantage, LLC Behnam Bakhshandeh I love to dedicate this book of transformation to all individuals, teams, groups, businesses, and organizations who trusted me with their personal and professional development and growth through the last three decades. I am inspired by your commitment to your growth and to removing obstacles in the way of your development, personally and professionally. Your trust means the world to me. William J. Rothwell I dedicate this book to my wife Marcelina, our daughter Candice, our son Froilan, our grandsons Aden and Gabriel, and our granddaughters Freya and Lina. Sohel M. Imroz I would like to dedicate this book to my late father, Mdabu Waheed, who has always encouraged me and supported my work. Contents Preface .................................................................................................................................................xxi Acknowledgments .............................................................................................................................xxv Advance Organizer ........................................................................................................................xxvii About the Authors ...........................................................................................................................xxxi PART I P RESENCE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING, CONCEPT AND HISTORY 1 The World of Transformation .......................................................................................3 BEHNAM BAKHSHANDEH Overview............................................................................................................................3 Some Definitions and Descriptions for Transformation ......................................................4 Transformation ..............................................................................................................4 A Scientific Definition for Transformation .................................................................5 A Common Metaphor for Transformation .........................................................................5 Personal Transformation .....................................................................................................7 Essentials for Personal Transformation ................................................................................7 Different Takes on Transformation .....................................................................................7 Philosophy and Transformation .....................................................................................8 Transformation and Individual Experiences ................................................................9 Psychology and Transformation ....................................................................................10 Remove What Is Not You ..........................................................................................10 Redirecting Emotions and Feelings ...........................................................................11 Sociology and Transformation ......................................................................................11 Transformation and Its Impact on Society ................................................................12 Ontology & Transformation .........................................................................................14 Who We Are Being Impacting How and What We Are Doing ...................................14 Being as a State of Mind ............................................................................................14 Knowing Where We Are Emotionally .......................................................................15 Mindfulness & Transformation .....................................................................................16 Having Purpose and Directions .................................................................................16 Transformation and Productivity .......................................................................................16 Something to Consider .................................................................................................18 Key Takeaways ..................................................................................................................18 Discussion Points and Coaching Questions ......................................................................19 References .........................................................................................................................19 vii viii ◾ Contents 2 Transformational Coaching Concept, History, Principles, and Use ..........................23 BEHNAM BAKHSHANDEH Overview..........................................................................................................................23 What Is Transformational Coaching?................................................................................24 Transformation Coaching for Change ...............................................................................25 History and Background of Transformational Coaching ....................................................25 The Focus and Methodologies ......................................................................................25 Central Principle .........................................................................................................26 The Fundamentals and Notions ...................................................................................26 The Core Values and Principles ....................................................................................27 The Foundation for Coach, Client and Participants Collaboration ..............................27 Who Is the Client? ...................................................................................................27 Who Are the Participants? ........................................................................................30 Who Is the Coach? ...................................................................................................30 Potential Use of Transformational Coaching in OD Interventions ....................................32 Some Definitions and Descriptions of OD Terminologies ................................................32 Organization Development ..........................................................................................33 Change Intervention ....................................................................................................34 Individual Intervention ................................................................................................34 Group and Team Intervention .....................................................................................34 Organizational Intervention .........................................................................................35 Change Agent ...............................................................................................................35 Transformational Change in OD ......................................................................................35 Transactional Coaching Versus Transformational Coaching ..............................................36 Transactional Coaching ...............................................................................................36 Transformational Coaching .........................................................................................37 Four Levels of Inquiry and Engagement ...........................................................................38 Transformational Coaches’ Strengths, Skills, and Competencies .......................................38 Compassion .................................................................................................................38 Patience .......................................................................................................................38 Creating Safe Space .....................................................................................................38 Challenging .................................................................................................................39 Keen Listening.............................................................................................................39 Deep Observation .......................................................................................................39 Personal Responsibility ................................................................................................40 Reality versus Interpretations .......................................................................................40 Constructive Feedback .................................................................................................40 Core Practical Skills for Processing the Transformational Coaching ..................................40 Building Awareness ......................................................................................................40 Building Commitment .................................................................................................41 Build Practices ..............................................................................................................41 How Transformational Coaching Is Distinct from Life Coaching ...................................42 Key Takeaways .................................................................................................................42 Discussion Points and Coaching Questions .....................................................................42 References ........................................................................................................................43 Contents ◾ ix 3 Transformational Learning in Transformational Coaching .......................................45 SOHEL M. IMROZ Overview..........................................................................................................................45 Jack Mezirow’s Transformative Learning Theory ...............................................................46 Phases of Transformational Learning ................................................................................47 Summarizing Transformational Learning Phases ..........................................................49 Benefits and Disadvantages of Transformational Learning ................................................49 Application of Transformational Learning in Leadership Development ............................50 Transformational Learning Examples ...............................................................................51 How to Use Transformational Learning in Transformational Coaching ............................51 Transformational Learning Practices .................................................................................53 The Roles of a Transformational Coach ........................................................................53 The Roles of a Learner .................................................................................................54 Key Takeaways .................................................................................................................55 Discussion Points and Coaching Questions ......................................................................55 References ........................................................................................................................56 PART II APPLICATION OF TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING IN ELEMENTS OF OD 4 Transformational Coaching and Organization Development ....................................61 WILLIAM J. ROTHWELL Overview..........................................................................................................................61 What Is Transformational Change? ..................................................................................62 How Does Transformational Change Relate to Transformational Coaching? ....................64 How Does Transformational Change Relate to OD? ........................................................64 The Action Research Model .........................................................................................64 The Appreciative Inquiry Model ..................................................................................66 How Transformational Change Relates to OD.............................................................68 How OD Relates to Transformational Coaching ..............................................................69 How Transformational Coaching Is Applied in OD .........................................................70 How Transformational Coaching Is Applied without OD ................................................70 Key Takeaways .................................................................................................................70 List of Discussion Questions ............................................................................................71 References ........................................................................................................................71 5 Transformational Coaching and High Performance ..................................................73 WILLIAM J. ROTHWELL Overview..........................................................................................................................73 Defining Performance ......................................................................................................73 Performance Means Results .........................................................................................74 Performance Means Behaviors .....................................................................................74 Performance Can Mean Outcomes as Well as Outputs ................................................74 Performance May Include Alignment with Values and/or Ethical Requirements ..........74 Individual, Team, Organizational, and Other Performance Perspectives .......................76 Organizational Performance Includes a Balanced Scorecard .........................................76
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