A Guide to Formulation in Coaching

Lane, Corrie and Kovács present a foundational text for coaches wishing to improve their coaching practice through use of formulation.

Introduction Part 1: The Fundamentals of Formulation and an Introduction to the 4P Framework 1. An Introduction and Orientation to Formulation 2. Approaches to Formulation in Coaching 3. The 4P Framework as a Guide to Formulation in Coaching Part 2: Building a Formulation Using the 4P Framework: Positionality, Purpose, Perspectives and Process 4. Formulation and Positionality 5. Formulation and the Purpose of Coaching 6. Formulation From an Individual Perspective 7. Formulation From an Interpersonal Perspective 8. Formulation From a Systemic Perspective 9. Formulation and the Process of Coaching Part 3: Applying Formulation and the 4P Framework to Different Coaching Contexts 10. Formulation for Health and Wellness Coaching 11. Formulation in Workplace and Executive Coaching 12. Formulation and Coaching Teams and Systems 13. Formulation for Coaching in Education Part 4: Developing Your Own Formulation Skills 14. How to Develop and Apply Formulation in Coaching Practice: A Case Study 15. Building a Framework for Formulation in Coaching 16. Adapting Formulation to Respond to Different Worldviews Conclusion References