Powerful questions for coaches and mentors

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…)

Powerful questions for team coaches

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:

Making the most of developmental mentoring

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 Leader’s Guide to Being Coached

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…)

How to write your first book

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…)

My Grandad’s A Dragon (Children’s book)

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:

Managing Organisational Politics: How coaches and mentors can help

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…)