Self-Coaching for Leaders, the book
Self-Coaching for Leaders is a book by Andrew Tallents for ambitious leaders who want to lead their own development.
It teaches a three-stage self-coaching cycle, Reconnect, Refocus and Regenerate, so you can pursue your personal and professional dreams without compromising your values.
What is Self-Coaching for Leaders about?
Many leaders have executive coaching for a period. Learning to coach yourself every day is what keeps the growth going. The book helps you see where you are on the lifelong journey of self-leadership, then gives you a simple cycle to work through.
What is the three-stage self-coaching cycle?
The book takes you through three stages, one at a time.
How do the 12 disciplines fit the cycle?
Each stage of the cycle draws on four of the 12 coaching disciplines.
Who is the book for?
Ambitious CEOs, Founders and senior leaders who want to take charge of their own growth rather than wait for a coach, a review or a crisis to prompt it.
What readers say
Self-Coaching for Leaders is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 ratings on Amazon UK, as at October 2026. Readers describe it as practical, clear and concise, and as a book they return to again and again. Several say it is just as useful outside a leadership role.
“An extremely insightful and very well balanced book that I know I will refer back to on many occasions.”
Jason Ellison, Amazon UK review
“This book gives individuals and coaches a great framework for self-coaching. Good leaders want to be challenged. At various stages the framework requires true self-awareness, taking action and learning how to be comfortable being uncomfortable.”
Robb Scott, Amazon UK review
“I was a CEO for many years at a large company and have recently founded my own software start-up. I wasn’t sure I had much to learn from a leadership coaching book. In fact, it has proven a real asset. Andrew recognises the issues and offers an executable path that I am able to follow.”
Peter Evans, Amazon UK review
“Relevant for both seasoned CEOs and aspiring leaders. No jargon, with practical advice and useful action plans. Provides a real opportunity to reflect and recalibrate.”
Peter L, Amazon UK review
“Simple, practical guidance to get the best from yourself in the interest of leading and serving others. A book that I’ll return to regularly to help me get back on the right track… I would highly recommend to anyone in a leadership role, especially those suffering with the dreaded imposter syndrome.”
J. Mcmullen, Amazon UK review
Where can you get the book?
Self-Coaching for Leaders is on Amazon as a Kindle book, paperback and audiobook. It was published in December 2021 by Rethink Press and runs to 198 pages.
About the author
Andrew Tallents founded The Tallents Partnership in 2017 and has over twenty-five years’ experience advising and coaching leaders. He now works one-to-one with CEOs and Founders. Read Andrew’s story.
Questions people ask
Who wrote Self-Coaching for Leaders?
Andrew Tallents, founder of The Tallents Partnership.
What is self-coaching?
It is the habit of leading your own development every day, rather than relying only on a coach.
Is there an audiobook?
Yes. The audiobook is available on Amazon alongside the Kindle and paperback editions.
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