ABSTRACT
Although I have never coached at the genuinely elite level, my work as a psychologist has provided the opportunity to observe and interact with some superb coaches. In addition, work as a coach to national level, as a coach educator nationally and internationally, and as a researcher into coaching and teaching have offered the chance for critical refection and, perhaps most importantly, input from others. All this has helped to shape the perspectives offered in this chapter; perspectives which, wherever possible, are supported by published research evidence.
