TY  - JOUR
TI  - Applying psychological theories of self-esteem in coaching practice
AU  - Maxwell, A.
AU  - Bachkirova, T.
AB  - The study of self-esteem has a long history, and it is not without cause that self-esteem is seen by many as central to human functioning and happiness, governing our sense of self-efficacy as well as ability to learn, grow and change. It is, therefore, not surprising that self-esteem issues frequently present themselves within coaching conversations and it behoves the competent coach to be aware of how self-esteem might mediate the coaching relationship. In this article we discuss how the concept of self-esteem has been defined and addressed in the psychological literature and how specific theories might apply in the coaching context. A model of self-esteem is used to illustrate four cases of coaching using 360° feedback within an organisational setting. We conclude with a summary of implications for coaching practice.
IS  - 1
JO  - International Coaching Psychology Review
PY  - 2010
KW  - Coaching
KW  - self-esteem
KW  - psychological theories
KW  - 360 feedback
KW  - adult development.
SP  - 16
UR  - shop.bps.org.uk/publications/publication-by-series/international-coaching-psychology-review/international-coaching-psychology-review-vol-5-no-1-march-2010.html
VL  - 5
LA  - English
ER  -