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Recommended Reading

Explore UCA's curated reading list, handpicked to inspire and elevate your coaching journey...

Embarking on a journey of professional development through coaching requires dedication and a wealth of knowledge to navigate the complexities of human interaction and growth. Our recommended reading list for our members is meticulously curated to provide insights, strategies, and perspectives from esteemed authors and thought leaders.

From foundational texts that explore the core principles of coaching to cutting-edge research on leadership and emotional intelligence, these books offer invaluable resources to deepen your understanding and refine your practice.

Whether you’re a seasoned coach seeking fresh inspiration or a newcomer eager to expand your toolkit, this collection promises to elevate your skills and enrich your professional journey.

To find out more about any book just click on the book title in the list.

Book Title & Author
101 Coaching Supervision Techniques, Approaches, Enquiries and Experiments by Michelle Lucas
ABC of Action Learning by Reg Revans
Appreciative Inquiry for Change Management: Using AI to Facilitate Organisational Development by Sarah Lewis, Jonathan Passmore, and Stefan Cantore
Being the Supervet by Noel Fitzpatrick
Change Your World: The Science of Resilience and the True Path to Success by Dr Michael Ungar
Co-Active Coaching: The Proven Framework for Transformative Conversations at Work and in Life by Henry Kimsey-House, et al.
Coaching Presence by Maria Iliffe-Wood
Coaching to Solutions by Carole Pemberton
Coaching with NLP by Joseph O'Connor
Footsteps of the Fearless: Futureproof Your Life by Greg Reid
Get The Life You Want by Richard Bandler
Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion for Lifelong Learning and Growth by Richard Boyatzis, Melvin L. Smith, and Ellen Van Oosten
How to Get the Most Out of Coaching: A Client’s Guide for Optimising the Coaching Experience by Karen Davis and Alex Mill, with a foreword by Steve Chandler
How To Write A Blog: The Best Technique to Plan and Write Amazing Blog Posts for Growing Your Community 10X by Mark Gray
Know Thyself by Stephen M. Fleming
Life Coaching by Eileen Mulligan
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World by Mark Williams and Dr Danny Penman
Mindset: Changing The Way You Think To Fulfil Your Potential by Dr. Carol Dweck
Neuropsychology for Coaches: Understanding the Basics by Paul Brown and Virginia Brown
Neuroscience for Coaches by Amy Brann
Niche Marketing for Coaches by Hannah McNamara
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: How to Rewire Your Brain, Stop Overthinking, Develop Mental Toughness and Change Your Personality for Good by Luna A May
Psycho-Logical: Why Mental Health Goes Wrong – and How to Make Sense of It by Dean Burnett
Reflect to Create! The Dance of Reflection for Creative Leadership, Professional Practice and Supervision by Elaine Patterson
Reflective Practice And Supervision For Coaches by Julie Hay
Relational Coaching by Erik de Haan
T.A. Today: A New Introduction to Transactional Analysis by Ian Stewart and Vann Joines
The 7 C's of Coaching by Nick Cope
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Revised and Updated: 30th Anniversary Edition by Stephen R. Covey
The 10-Minute Life Coach by Fiona Harrold
The Art of Active Listening by Richard Banks
The Coaches' Handbook: The Complete Practitioner Guide for Professional Coaches, edited by Jonathan Passmore
The Compassionate Mind by Paul Gilbert
The Five-Minute Coach by Lynne Cooper and Mariette Castellino
The Future of Coaching: Vision, Leadership and Responsibility in a Transforming World by Hetty Einzig
The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
The Language of Emotions by Karla McLaren
The NLP Coach: A Comprehensive Guide to Personal Well-Being and Professional Success by Ian McDermott and Wendy Jago
The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Hewitt
The Trainee Coach Handbook, edited by Mary Watts, Robert Bor, and Ian Florance
The Transformational Coach: Free Your Thinking and Break Through to Coaching Mastery by Clare Norman
The Trauma-Informed Coach: Strategies to Support Clients When Their Past Prevents Progress by Joanna Harper
Unconventional Entrepreneur Automatic Marketing System by Glen Kowalski
Unleash the Power Within Personal Coaching to Transform Your Life! by Tony Robbins
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