"If you aspire to be a great coach, this book is a must-read. It provides a very thorough and practical guide to successfully navigating every aspect of a coaching engagement." — Bob Anderson, Founder, The Leadership Circle, Co-Author of Mastering Leadership "An essential resource you will refer to throughout your years of coaching." — Dr. Marcia Reynolds, MCC, Author of Coach the Person, Not the Problem Whether you're a new coach or a seasoned professional, Do Your Best Coaching is your essential guide to navigating every stage of the coaching process. From landing clients to meaningfully closing engagements—and gracefully navigating the sticky situations that can surface in between—this book provides the tools you need to succeed. Packed with practical strategies, real-world examples, and relatable stories, Do Your Best Coaching is a go-to resource that you’ll return to throughout your coaching career. Why You'll Love This Book: Proven Framework: Experienced coaches Julie Hess and Laura Daley introduce their signature Intentional Engagement Framework, taking you step-by-step through a coaching engagement from start to finish. - Insights from Top Coaches: Learn best practices and insider tips from interviews with top coaches in the field, giving you the edge to shift from habitual coaching to intentional, results-driven practices. - Tools for Every Situation: From managing tough client situations to building your coaching presence, Do Your Best Coaching equips you with strategies to handle any challenge with confidence. - Answers to All Your Questions: If you're a new coach, this book addresses the "how do I...?" questions you're hesitant to ask, providing clear guidance on all the practicalities of coaching. Whether you’re new to coaching or deeply experienced, working externally or from within an organization, this book offers practical tools, experiential wisdom, and insights that will elevate your coaching practice—and your client's success. Do Your Best Coaching is a great, useful addition to the field of coaching for practitioners of all levels! —Pam McLean, PhD, MCC, Founder, Hudson Institute of Coaching, Author of Self As Coach, Self As Leader Full of useful tips and practices that are brought to life with real coaching stories we can all relate to and learn from. —Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Executive Coach, Author of Triggers , Mojo , and What Got You Here Won't Get You There This is an essential resource you will continue to refer to throughout your years of coaching. —Dr. Marcia Reynolds, MCC, Author of Coach the Person, Not the Problem If you aspire to be a great coach, this book is a must-read. It provides a very thorough and practical guide to successfully navigating every aspect of a coaching engagement. —Bob Anderson, Founder, The Leadership Circle, Co-Author of Mastering Leadership This is a book that is sturdy in its practicality while grand in its call for the devotion of service that our coaching clients hope and deserve to find. —Dorothy E. Siminovitch, PhD, MCC, Author, Director of Training for Gestalt Coaching Program Do Your Best Coaching is essential for executive coaches. It offers a smart, thoughtful approach to managing engagements brought to life through stories, practices, and examples. —DeAnne Aussem, Managing Director, PwC's Leadership Coaching Center of Excellence A must-have for new coaches and a valuable tune-up for those of us who are more experienced. —Kathy G. Gallo, Executive Coach, Founder and CEO, Goodstone Group Do Your Best Coaching is going to change the lives of so many coaches by reducing the confusion and heartache that can occur while navigating the coaching process. —Amy Su, Executive Coach, Paravis Partners Co-Founder, and Author of The Leader You Want to Be Finally, not just a new coaching tool but the whole toolbox needed to build a great coaching engagement. —David Peck, Partner and Americas Executive Coaching Practice Head, Heidrick & Struggles A valuable read for HR and Talent professionals. This book provides a rare inside look into how coaches work, and sets the standards of what organizations should expect of coaches. —Cara Bauer, PhD, Global Head of Human Resources at Kite, a Gilead Company This book captures both the architecture and the heart of a successful coaching engagement; it will polish your practice and inspire you to be your best self and do your best coaching! —Debra Gerardi, RN, MPH, JD, PCC, Executive Coach and Hudson Institute of Coaching faculty A great resource for all coaches, this book brings to life the realities and subtleties of how to manage engagements that will enable your best coaching. —Julie Starr, Coach, Speaker, Author of The Coaching Manual , and Brilliant Coaching Ranging from aligning sponsors to managing your own emotions and behaviors in the process, Hess and Daley offer practical ways to shape coaching engagements effectively. —Michael F. Melcher, Executiv