Through inspiring stories illustrating the diverse application of coaching within Asian contexts, this data-rich volume dives into the theory and practice of Solution Focused Coaching offering numerous tools and techniques that can be used immediately.

Debbie Hogan is an accredited coach, psychotherapist, accredited supervisor, trainer, and author. Having learned Solution Focused practice from the developers, Insoo Kim Berg and Steve de Shazer, she became inspired and has been training others since 2004, where she founded the Academy of Solution Focused Training in Singapore.

Jane Tuomola is an accredited coach, clinical psychologist, coaching supervisor, trainer, and author. She has been using Solution Focused coaching for 15 years and been based in Asia for over 10 years. She is keen to make sure her work is both culturally sensitive and evidence based, and aims to inspire others to do the same.

Sukanya Wignaraja is an accredited coach, psychotherapist, trainer, and author. She was drawn to Solution Focused practice by its powerful and transformative qualities, and has been practicing SF coaching and therapy for 15 years. She has lived in Asia for over two decades and is now in private practice in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Section 1: History and Philosophy of the Solution Focused Approach 1. Introduction to Solution Focused Coaching in Asia 2. History and Philosophy of the Solution Focused Approach Section 2: Coaching in Organisations 3. Solutions for Change: Change Management and Solution Focused Coaching 4. Making Organisations a Better Place to Work: Through a Solution Focused Coaching Culture 5. The Power of Coaching in Everyday Conversations 6. Leaders are Human Too! Scaling Coaching Systematically Section 3: Executive and Leadership Coaching 7. Leadership Development in Asia Using Solution Focused Coaching 8. The Power of Imagination - The Future Perfect: Solution Focused Coaching in Hong Kong 9. Leadership Coaching with Entrepreneurs in Malaysia 10. Solution Focused Executive Coaching in Taiwan 11. Solution Focused Coaching in Japanese Business Management: An Exploration through the Lens of Culture 12. Begin with the End in Mind: Growing as a Solution Focused Coach Section 4: Team Coaching 13. The Transformative Power of "And What Else?": Team Coaching in Asia 14. Strengthening Organisations through Team Coaching 15. Solution Focused Team Coaching in Taiwan Section 5: Life Coaching 16. Thriving through Transitions Using Solution Focused Coaching 17. The Challenges of Decision-Making: A Case Study Using Solution Focused Coaching 18. Addressing a Culture of Patriarchy: Using Solution Focused Coaching with Female Clients in China 19. Being at Your Best: Single Session Performance Coaching 20. From Shame to Freedom: Addressing Sexual Shame with Solution Focused Sex Coaching Section 6: Coaching with Youths, Families, and Schools 21. Relationship Coaching: Co-constructing Views of Competence 22. Solution Focused Coaching of Teenagers in China: Taking a Friendly Guess 23. Solution Focused Coaching in Education Section 7: Health and Wellness Coaching 24. Solution Focused Coaching in Chronic Disease Management in China 25. Adaptations of Solution Focused Coaching for Podiatry Clinical Practice: The Role of a Clinician-Coach 26. Using Solution Focused Coaching in Chronic Pain Management Section 8: Faith-Based Coaching 27. Accidental Coaching: Solution Focused Coaching in Ordinary Places 28. Divine Outcomes: Solution Focused Coaching in Spiritual Contexts Section 9: Career Coaching 29. Solution Focused Career Coaching: Through Envisioning the Perfect World 30. Career Coaching Sessions Using the OSKAR Model Section 10: Novel Applications of Solutions Focused Coaching 31. Using Visual Language with Solution Focused Coaching 32. Solution Focused Graphic Coaching: Unlocking Solutions with Focus and Clarity 33. How Solution Focused Sales Conversations Empower Buyers 34. Solution Focused Coaching for Incarcerated Fathers Section 11: Final Reflections 35. The Difference That Makes a Difference: Reflections on Solution Focused Coaching in Asia