A Generous Presence: Spiritual Leadership and the Art of Coaching

by Rochelle Melander

A Generous Presence is a collection of story-driven essays about the philosophy, tools, and work of coaching that is designed to support all spiritual leaders in deepening and enriching their personal and professional relationships. By practicing the coaching tools Rochelle Melander offers, spiritual leaders will be better equipped to guide those they work with toward accepting the past, creating a life vision, and setting goals for the future. Additionally, the tools provided in this book will help leaders understand themselves and enable them to strengthen their definitions for healthy living, raise their awareness about their own life and relationship skills, and improve their skills in relating to individuals and groups.

370 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Rochelle Melander, the Write Now! Coach, is the author of 10 books, a certified professional coach, and a popular speaker. Melander teaches professionals how to write fast, get published, establish credibility, and navigate the new world of social media.

Rochelle's newest book Write-A-Thon: Write Your Book in 26 Days (And Live to Tell About It) teaches writers how to train for and successfully conquer writing marathons like National Novel Writing Month. Her book A Generous Presence: Spiritual Leadership and the Art of Coaching (2006), was named one of the 50 best spiritual books of 2006.

In 2006, Rochelle founded Dream Keepers Creative Writing Workshop, a program that teaches writing to at-risk tweens and teens in the inner city. Rochelle Melander is a member of the International Coach Federation and the American Society for Journalists and Authors. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her husband, the writer Harold Eppley, and their two children.

Reviews

[TJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to use for meditation and life examination. Also a great book for people who are interested in life coaching, being or seeing one. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to make a change in their life, or even anyone who just wants to look at their life.