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Sir John Whitmore

Coaching for Performance

Elevate your leadership by mastering the art of coaching—empower others to unlock their full potential.
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What's You Learn?
Coaching unlocks potential by raising awareness and building responsibility – Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore established the gold standard for developmental leadership. This comprehensive coaching mastery guide and GROW model explain:
  • GROW Framework - Goals, Reality, Options, Way Forward structure coaching conversations
  • Awareness-Responsibility - Twin pillars that enable performance breakthroughs
  • Questions Over Telling - Powerful questions unlock insights better than advice
  • Performance Curve - Coaching moves people from compliance to interdependence
What most summaries miss: Whitmore's "interference equation" shows performance equals potential minus interference. Master your Click.Apply.Grow™ coaching: Ask don't tell. Follow GROW structure. Build awareness first. Leaders using coaching approaches report 65% higher team performance and engagement. Ask powerfully. Unlock potential.

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About the Author

Sir John Whitmore was the race car champion who created modern performance coaching and the GROW model used by millions.

Professional racing driver (British and European Saloon Car Champion) who pioneered coaching beyond sports into business. Founded Performance Consultants, the world's first corporate coaching firm. His book Coaching for Performance sold 1 million copies in 25 languages, now in its 25th edition. Created the GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Way forward) standard in every coaching certification globally.

What sets Whitmore apart: He proved that asking questions rather than giving advice unlocks 40% more human potential—revolutionizing management worldwide.

His methodology created a $15 billion coaching industry. Leaders using GROW report 38% better team performance than traditional management.

The racing driver who launched professional coaching.

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