A must-listen primer on brief coaching basics. This is a highly practical and condensed introduction to solution-focused coaching, offering a simple and clear structure for coaching sessions that is easy to learn. Content is illuminated through exemplary dialogues from real coaching sessions. Narrative explanations create a helpful framework for understanding the general idea of coaching and the practicalities of the solution focused approach. The book targets beginners in coaching who are looking for simple guidance and step-by-step ideas in their learning process. Topics include: What is coaching?; coaching--simple, concise, and effective; overview of major elements of the coaching conversation; contracting--before you start; coaching agreement for the first session; preferred future; resources and forerunners of solutions; small steps and clues of upcoming progress; session conclusion; follow-up sessions; brief coaching of executives--three examples; and beyond technique--continuous learning as a coach.