Challenging Coaching by John Blakey & Ian Day Summary
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Challenging Coaching shatters traditional coaching paradigms with its revolutionary FACTS model, ranked in the top three coaching books by "Ready to Manage." Endorsed by coaching legend Sir John Whitmore, it dares you to enter the "zone of uncomfortable debate" where true organizational transformation happens. Are you brave enough?
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The Courage to Challenge: A New Frontier in Coaching
In the world of executive coaching, a quiet revolution is brewing. While traditional approaches emphasize rapport and safe spaces, John Blakey and Ian Day argue that today's leaders need something more-coaches willing to challenge them directly. Their controversial approach, "Challenging Coaching," arrives when traditional methods face increasing scrutiny. As Sir John Whitmore notes in the foreword, "It's time to break some golden rules." The methodology has sparked heated debate, with some practitioners crying heresy while others quietly encourage pushing boundaries. High-profile business leaders have embraced this approach, recognizing that in complex environments, comfortable conversations rarely produce transformative results. The book's central premise is both simple and profound: meaningful growth happens at the edge of discomfort, not within the boundaries of what feels safe. In today's high-stakes business world, leaders don't just need a sympathetic ear-they need someone brave enough to tell them when the emperor has no clothes.
The Support-Challenge Matrix: Finding the Sweet Spot
The FACTS Framework: A Bold New Approach
Feedback and Accountability: Speaking Truth to Power
Courageous Goals and Productive Tension: Beyond Comfort Zones
Systems Thinking and Leadership Application: The Bigger Picture
The Balanced Coach: Harmony in a Complex World
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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