
David Clutterbuck has been described as the master of the powerful question. In this unique resource, he summarises his research into what makes a powerful question and how to shape it for maximum effect. The core of the resource is a database of powerful questions, arranged around some 70 themes that coaches and mentors encounter (more…)

The sequel to Powerful Questions for Coaches and Mentors, this new volume explores a wide range of situations encountered by team coaches and offers both practical guidance and a selection of questions designed to make teams think deeply. An essential companion for experienced and beginner team coaches alike. Available As:

The comprehensive guide for mentors and mentees. Straightforward, easy to use and practical, but highly authoritative and based on the latest research into good practice. Written by David Clutterbuck. Ideal both as a manual for participants in formal mentoring programmes and as a “how to” for individual mentors and mentees. Available As:

The value of good, timely coaching is immense, leaving a positive impact on you as an individual, your team and your organisation. While many leaders have some experience of coaching, much – if not most – only achieves part of what it could. Reasons are varied, but include the client not knowing what good coaching (more…)

As a veteran author or co-author of more than 75 professional books, David Clutterbuck has a deep insight into the processes of writing a book and getting published. He has also worked as a publisher and is therefore able to bring insights from a publisher’s perspective. This book offers practical guidance from deciding whether you (more…)

Drawing on the most current and relevant research, this landmark volume brings together the perspectives and experience of more than sixty leading practitioners and academics in a comprehensive yet practical guide to the past, present and future of Mentoring in Health, Social Care and Beyond. Organized in four key sections, the book explores the leadership needs, (more…)

In celebration of World Book Day 2024, David is publishing one of his children’s book ‘My Grandad’s a Dragon’ for free. He hopes that lots of children are able to enjoy it! Available As:

Routledge. Helen Zink. Foreword by David Clutterbuck Walk in the shoes of the team, the team leader, the organisation, the team coach, and the coach’s supervision and support networks, for a unique insight into team coaching and impact on wider organisational development. Available As:

Routledge. Edited by Wendy-Ann Smith, Jonathan Passmore, Eve Turner, Yi-Ling Lai and David Clutterbuck What does it mean to be ethical as a coach? Just how ethical are you? How does ethics influence your coaching and how do you know if you are engaging in ethical practice? This important and eye-opening volume provides critical insight (more…)

Open University Press. David Clutterbuck, Tim Bright, Lise Lewis, Riddhika Khoosal For employees, managing politics is a core skill. For coaches and mentors, there is the constant dilemma of how to help a client thrive in a political environment while remaining authentic. Coaching, Mentoring and Organisational Politics draws on the experiences of coaches, mentors, leaders and managers (more…)