What if you could bring out the best in people in every relationship you hold? Fundamentals of Coaching shows you how — all in a way that’s enlightening, accessible, and genuinely fun to read. Drawing on research, stories, and lived wisdom, this book reveals how lasting transformation begins not with techniques but with seeing possibility, shifting perspective, and meeting others with curiosity and kindness. Whether you’re a parent calming a tantrum, a supervisor guiding a team, a carpenter working with clients, a nurse caring for patients, or simply a friend wanting to make a difference, the insights in this book will help you bring out the best in others — and in yourself. Clear, practical, and deeply human, Fundamentals of Coaching equips you with the mindset and understanding to make every interaction more meaningful, supportive, and growth-oriented — because the way we engage with others is the foundation for a rich and joyous life. “[Josh] keeps it fun with cute yet deceptively profound stories, super short chapters, and graphics, inviting you to access and expand the core principles and mindsets that set apart the most successful coaches and leaders .” ~ Suzi Pomerantz, MCC, CEO of Innovative Leadership International LLC, award-winning global executive leadership coach, and international bestselling author “In a sea of coaching books, Fundamentals of Coaching stands out as original and wise . It will make you a better coach and a better person.” ~ Scott Hartl, President and CEO, EL Education “ Fundamentals of Coaching feels like sitting across from Josh with a cup of tea, laughing a lot and being deeply touched while he helps me remember why I fell in love with people and decided to be a coach in the first place. The Chopsticks Story alone should be required reading for humanity—it certainly will be for my three kids and all the coaches I mentor.” ~ Aila Coats, author of Coaching Teens Well: A way of being with teens and their parents “[B]y being fun and light hearted it lands in a deeper place than other how-to books that live in the shallows of the word and the world of ‘should.’” ~ Steve Chandler, author of Time Warrior
