This self-help book contains examples, exercises and reflections that the authors incorporate into their career counselling, coaching and leadership coaching practice. It helps a person to conduct self analysis prior to seeking career counselling.
Introduction -- Family tree -- Family traditions -- Friends -- Education -- Knowledge filters -- Beliefs, attitudes and behaviours -- Introduction to value systems -- Value systems and NATs -- Moral reasoning -- Stress reactions -- Anger -- Poke yourself - a thinking and feeling exercise -- 5 basic needs - an introduction to the choice theory -- Push and pull factors -- Skills acquisition -- Work environment and people expectations -- Workplace systems and your role -- Working in teams - more tips for managers -- The family business -- Performance appraisals -- Recognising burnout -- Motivation -- Self-analysis and goal setting -- Glossary of terms -- References and further reading.