Most coaches know that Personality Type indicators can add enormous
value to their work. Based on the work of the distinguished Swiss
psychologist, Carl Jung, questionnaires such as the MBTI (R) and
its many rivals can give clients swift, deep, unsettling and
reliable insights into their own behaviour and needs. Yet many
coaches hesitate, asking questions such as: * Do I know enough
about it to use it confidently? * Where does it add value in work
with senior leaders? * Where can it be useful when I'm working with
a client on career issues? * What should I do when a client
challenges me on validity and reliability? * What other
psychometric assessments might I use and how do they complement
Type indicators? * How should I use it with groups, for instance on
management development programmes? * How does it work as part of a
team coaching project? This book will build your confidence. It
gives you honest, straightforward, practical and realistic advice
on these and other issues, from an author who is internationally
recognised as a leading thinker and practitioner in executive and
team coaching, as well as being an expert on Jungian Type. The book
is enriched by dozens of short case studies. "How can anyone
resist? 'Coaching for Personality Types' is a well written,
accessible and stimulating book from one of my favourite coaching
authors. Jenny brings her vast experience and warm personal style
to offer the reader an in depth review of type based personality
instruments from MBTI to Lumina, and how executive coaches can use
type based approaches with sophistication to offer fresh insights
and understanding to their clients." Professor Jonathan Passmore,
School of Psychology, University of Evora & Centre for
Coaching, Henley Business School, UK "A masterclass in the area.
Jenny Rogers is an expert in both coaching and assessment but she
avoids unnecessary statistics and theories. Rather, her book uses
in-depth knowledge to underpin rich case studies, stories and
really practical insights. The majority of coaches use the type
model and type measures: this book enables them to become experts
in their use - and doesn't shy away from offering alternative
approaches. There are plenty of type introductions around. This is
the best for practising coaches by a long way." Ian Florance,
Consultant Editor, Meyler Campbell and Secretary European Test
Publishers Group, UK "As an extraordinarily well-written guide to
assist both beginners and veteran coaches in the use and
interpretation of the MBTI, Rogers' book has much to recommend it,
and I do so wholeheartedly. It does what it says on the tin, but my
goodness, it does a great deal more than that. The section on the
origins and psychological underpinnings of Type, the conceptual
framework of the MBTI and its psychometric properties are presented
with exemplary clarity; thorough, comprehensive and scrupulously
balanced. Rogers' combination of broad brush and fine strokes makes
engagement with this relatively complex subject a richly rewarding
experience. The sections on coaching, quite aside from the MBTI
focus, represent a masterclass of the highest order. The author's
breadth and depth of experience across a broad spectrum of
individuals, organisations, and contexts, and the holistic insights
thus gained, shine through on every page. 'What Works' deserves to
be the gold standard, not only in respect of the MBTI and
psychometric-assisted coaching, but also as an invaluable addition
to the canon of coaching practice." Neville Osrin, Emeritus Fellow,
University of Exeter Business School, UK "As a religious
professional, I have used MBTI typology for many years as a tool to
coach and encourage others. I believe Jenny's book to be essential
reading for anyone interested in using any psychometrics in their
coaching -- or in their work generally. Reading it helped me
correct a number of mistakes I had made. It also introduced me to
many new tools to balance my practice. Her insights relating to
coaching teams and the use of psychometrics will help anyone
increase the effectiveness of their work with groups." Rev. Dr.
Rodney (Rod) Woods, Senior Minister, City Temple London, UK
"Another great book from Jenny Rogers. Full of useful and practical
information, insight, ideas and guidance. All put together with her
knowledge, wisdom and experience in this field. It is also a
stimulating read with case studies to illuminate the information. I
wish it had been around when I started out but having said that, I
found it great to read now as well. I recommend it to all coaches
as essential reading." Julia Vaughan Smith, Action
Researcher/Writer/Workshops and Retreats "This is the book I've
been waiting for! As always, Jenny writes with great flair and
humour, so reading her take on Coaching with Personality Type was a
pleasure as well as immediately useful. I've been using the MBTI
with clients for nearly 10 years now with reasonable success as a
coach and coach trainer. Jenny Rogers' profound understanding of
the subject and the insights she brings from her own coaching
practice are illuminating, practical and inspiring. I'm really
looking forward to taking this into my own coaching work and will
certainly be recommending to all the coaches I work with." Jane
Cook, Head of Coaching and Leadership, Linden Learning Ltd "Jenny's
depth of knowledge and experience in this field shines through in
this book. Her sense of humour, insights via personal experience
and excellent approachability of the text makes this a stimulating
and informative read for both novice and experienced coaches. It
lays out a balanced approach to a range of tools and techniques
based on a measured consideration of underlying theories. But what
really made this book stand out for me was the synthesis of type
information and coaching principles manifested in the many
real-life case studies. As a practitioner this will provide
invaluable 'aha!' insights and ready to use frameworks for my
everyday practice. Jenny's books never disappoint - this one will
join the others as a constant reference." Sandy Oosthuysen, NHS
Asst. Director of Organisation Development and coach, UK "From the
title onwards it works! Offering engaging and practical insight on
how to coach with personality type. Numerous examples and case
studies offered with a liberal dose of good humour bring the
subject to life for the reader. An invaluable companion for novice
and experienced coaches alike." Tim Cox, MD of Management Futures,
UK "This book brings to life the use of personality type in
coaching. Focusing primarily on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
(MBTI), it brilliantly illustrates the value of this profoundly
useful and elegant model. The book's greatest strength is its
emphasis on the practical application of type to client work. The
numerous pen-portraits of individuals with different personality
types whom Jenny Rogers has coached demonstrate the powerful
ability of MBTI - when used skilfully - to increase self-esteem and
emotional intelligence. This book fills an important gap in the
literature and I would strongly recommend it to coaches at all
levels." Dr Catherine Sandler, Author of 'Executive Coaching: A
Psychodynamic Approach' (McGraw-Hill, Education 2011) "This is the
biggest book in coaching for years. The MBTI is the most widely
(and wisely, and badly) used instrument in coaching, but here at
last is the indispensable guide to its full proper use in coaching
and leadership development. Covers every conceivable topic, for
individuals and teams, from the history to the science, the depth,
wisdom, and the good pragmatic sense for which Jenny is renowned.
Indispensable: thorough, comprehensive, and throughout with Jenny's
trademark dry wit and pragmatism." Anne Scoular, Co-Founder and
Faculty Member, Meyler Campbell "This book is brilliant both for
those new to MBTI and for those who have been using it for years.
Written in her straightforward style laced with her dry humour,
Jenny informs, encourages and cautions about the possibilities of
working with Type, including short case studies to demonstrate her
points. She tackles head on the criticisms of the Indicator and
gives an even handed write up about its competitors. Not just a
look at the MBTI itself, Jenny provides a clear understanding of
what, when, how and why a Coach might offer it as a source of data
in raising the clients awareness of how they are in the world and
how that may impact and influence the people around them. Great
stuff!" Liz Macann, Director, Macann Coaching Consultancy "This
timely and practical book is a 'must have' for experienced coaches
who work with Type, and beginners alike. It has all the hallmarks
of a Jenny classic - elegance, authority, relevance, immediate
usefulness, and of course her characteristic candour about the
upsides and downsides of using Type and other psychometric
instruments. It is timely for me as this year marks 20 years since
I qualified as an MBTI practitioner and I still found myself
greedily mining it for ideas and resources to enhance my practice.
I particularly liked the chapters on challenges to Type, blended
use of psychometrics, Type and career, and worki ng with teams. I
fully expect this book to become an instant coaching classic."
Maria Fay, Executive Coach "This is another corker of a book from
Jenny Rogers. I personally love the way that the book combines
practical guidance, with personal stories and case studies without
ever sounding patronising. This book hits home on numerous levels
and there's something in it for everyone regardless of their
coaching experience. As trainer specialising in training coaches
this book will go very close to the top of my must read
recommendations for my students." Karen Whittleworth, Founding
Director Worth Consulting Ltd Co author Manager as Coach: The New
Way to get Results
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