The IBC's Body of Knowledge holds the following resources under 'Coaching'. Only a selection are available for viewing on this page. To access these materials in their entirety, (including weblinks, podcasts, check-lists, e-learning and models) please click here and log-in with your membership details 

Definition of 'Coaching'
The development of a person's skills and knowledge, through one-to-one training. Coaching is usually conducted by a more senior and experienced colleague. It involves planned training activities that have measurable outcomes, and is designed to facilitate learning by providing guidance and support, as well as tutoring.

Weblinks*:
Coaching and Mentoring Network
Resource centre including definitions, articles, case studies and profiles of coaches and details of coach referral services.
European Mentoring and Coaching Council
Membership organisation promoting good practice in coaching and mentoring. A code of practice and other documents can be downloaded. The EMCC's Competence Framework can be downloaded from this page.
Executive Coaching Forum
Information and resources relating to executive coaching including a bibliography.

Checklist:
Coaching for better performance

Articles:
Have you got what it takes to be a coach
Erika Lucas
Professional Manager Nov vol 14 no 6 2005 pp26-27
Coaching, it is reported, is a booming industry and is an attractive career option for many individuals. This guide provides advice to help individuals decide if coaching is right for them.

Life Changers
Erika Lucas
Professional Manager July vol 18 no 4 2009 pp22-25
It is said that coaching is 90 per cent attitude and 10 per cent technique, but could an executive coach really turn your career around, how much would it cost and where do you find a good coach?

Book Chapters:
What attributes do I need
The attributes required for managers who perform a coaching function are discussed. The perceived level of expertise needed for this role is debated.