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From Matt Somers, UKDear Friend
For those of you that don’t know me, my name is Matt Somers and I speak, consult, train and write on all things coaching.
This site is devoted to those people inclined to develop their coaching skills through wider reading.
As the headline suggests there is a bewildering array of literature out there and it can be hard to find exactly what you’re looking for. If you want to do some basic coaching for the staff in your office you really don’t want 1000 pages on psychotherapy. If you’re studying for a coaching qualification you don’t want 50 pages of pithy quotes.
The first part of this site is devoted to my own current publications (well, I would wouldn’t I?) and the second outlines my current recommended reading. This includes many of the books I read when creating my own programmes and others I’ve read since which have helped me explore coaching in more detail.
Matt’s Books
"…a gift for the nervous beginner: the author writes clearly but not condescendingly." (Professional Manager)
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This is part of Hodder & Stoughton’s ‘Instant Manager series. It is particularly useful for the new or inexpereinced manager who is having to get results through their team and who wants some quick wins. For this bonus edition I’m including a sample chapter from my hardback book, Coaching at Work. The chapter covers coaching for career development, which is a vital skill in these current times. I will also sign your copy of the book before we send it to you.
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I wrote and published this book in 2006 and it covers the full range of areas that coaching managers need to know about. It’s three parts cover, how to coach, implementing coaching and common coaching applications. For the bonus edition I’m including an audio of a presentation I made in December 2008 called ‘The gift of coaching’ It includes detailed, real-life discussions of the ideas in the books and is the ideal companion piece. I’ll sign this one too.  Bonus Edition, just £20.00 |
"Additional chapters on Sales and Presentations were particularly interesting." (Credit Control Journal)
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For a limited time we’re running a ‘buy the lot’ bundle for just £25.00. This will include both books and both bonuses.
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When you order any of the above packages you will receive an immediate email with instructions for downloading your bonuses. We will post your books the next working day. Click Here for details of our purchase guarantee and refund policy.
Matt’s recommendations
I have read each and every one of the titles mentioned here and heartily recommomend them all. This list will change from time to time – I never stop reading – so be sure to check back and keep up to date.
I hope you’ve found this site useful. If you want to give feedback on mine or any of the other books featured, please email me at info@mattsomers.com
For details of our coaching skills training programmes visit www.mattsomers.com
