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Presence-Based Coaching

Recommended for coaches who need stronger presence and self-management. For CoachGuido readers, the value is in applying the idea to a real coaching business: clearer offers, better conversations, more professional delivery, and more responsible client expectations.

Doug Silsbee Jossey-Bass 2008
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Best for

Presence-Based Coaching by Doug Silsbee (2008) is best for coaches who want a stronger practical lens on coaching presence, especially when they need clearer language, better judgment, or a more useful client conversation.

Why it matters

Recommended for coaches who need stronger presence and self-management. For CoachGuido readers, the value is in applying the idea to a real coaching business: clearer offers, better conversations, more professional delivery, and more responsible client expectations.

Limitations

Some examples or language may feel dated. Use the core principle, then adapt it to a modern, consent-based coaching business.