The Coaching Psychology Handbook

An evidence-based guide to coaching psychology from theory through practice Coaching psychology has evolved rapidly, yet many existing resources fail to reflect the discipline's current scope. The Coaching Psychology Handbook: Integrating Psychological Theory, Practice and Research provides an authoritative, research-driven exploration of the psychological principles that underpin effective coaching. Edited by Jonathan Passmore and Andrea Giraldez-Hayes, with contributions from internationally recognized scholars and practitioners, this volume demonstrates how evidence-based frameworks create meaningful, lasting change in coaching engagements. Spanning over 40 chapters, The Coaching Psychology Handbook integrates core psychological theories with practical coaching frameworks. Topics include human development, motivation, behavior change, cognition, self-reflection, goal setting, self-efficacy, and attachment. The book also explores creative, arts-based, and systemic approaches to coaching. Each chapter connects theory directly to real-world practice through applied case examples while addressing contemporary challenges such as diversity, equity, and inclusion and the impact of AI and emerging technologies. Designed for postgraduate students and advanced practitioners in coaching psychology, positive psychology, and organizational development, this handbook is well suited for courses in Coaching Psychology, Evidence-Based Coaching, and Leadership Coaching. It serves as a structured, integrative resource for academic programs in psychology, business, and education, equipping readers to engage critically with the field's most influential ideas.