Tertiary level education has over time become a very important part of the education system given the fact that it enhances ones ability of landing a well-paying job. A new aspect of this level of education is known as “Appreciative Coaching.” In light of this, Sara Orem, PhD, a faculty member at Capella University, has co-authored a new book titled Appreciative Coaching: A Positive Process for Change, published by Jossey-Bass. Orem’s co-authors are Jacqueline Binkert, PhD, and Ann Clancy, PhD. In the book, they show that that people and organizations flourish when they focus on human achievements and best practices. The “Appreciative Coaching” technique uses positive questions, mindfulness, and other tools to find the strengths of individuals, thereby effecting a change.

Speaking about the book, Sara says: “Rather than focusing on individuals in limited or problem-oriented ways, Appreciative Coaching guides the reader through four stages – Discovery, Dream, Design and Destiny – that inspire them to an appreciative and empowering view of themselves and their future. What we have presented is really a new application of appreciative inquiry.” In addition, Sara states that the book is specifically written for individual coaches of executives, managers, and “those who do one-on-one work with people who can influence and create change in their organizations.” Sara Orem, who hails from Oakland, California, is well qualified to be a co-author of “Appreciate Coaching” because she serves as a faculty member and coach in Capella University’s School of Business and Technology and she is the principal of her own coaching firm. Sara Orem has also done presentations in Appreciative Inquiry at the International Coach Federation annual conference and National Organization Development Network conference. Co-author Jacqueline Binkert is an executive coach, specializing in working with teams and leaders during times of change while Ann Clancy is president of Clancy Consultants and has vast experience working with large corporations, community organizations, and federal agencies.

Sara Orem’s employer, Capella University, is an accredited fully online university that offers adult education graduate degree programs in business, IT, education, human services, and psychology, and bachelor’s degree programs in business and IT. It offers 82 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 16 certificate programs within those study areas. The university currently serves more than 17,900 students from 56 countries and all 50 US states. Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. If you wish to get more information, you can call 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552) or visit Capella.edu.

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