8.4 Recommended Readings & Resources

On Coaching Competencies and Growth

1. ICF Core Competencies – International Coaching Federation
2. Julie Starr – The Coaching Manual
3. John Whitmore – Coaching for Performance
4. James Flaherty – Coaching: Evoking Excellence in Others

On Goal Setting and Accountability

1. Edwin Locke & Gary Latham – A Theory of Goal Setting and Task Performance
2. Charles Duhigg – The Power of Habit
3. Carol Dweck – Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

On Reflection and Personal Growth

1. David Rock – Quiet Leadership
2. Brené Brown – Dare to Lead
3. Daniel Kahneman – Thinking, Fast and Slow

Specialized Coaching Resources

• ADHD Coaching: ADDCA Resources (www.addca.com)
• Tools for Client Accountability: Focusmate, Notion, and Trello
• ICF Resource Hub: coachingfederation.org/core-competencies