Coaching offers for all areas of life and work are still springing up like mushrooms. Nevertheless, or perhaps precisely because of this, there is a great deal of uncertainty regarding the credibility of these offerings. Those who wish to engage seriously with coaching are faced with a confusing jungle of practical and research literature. In contrast, this book provides an efficient combination of understandable research perspectives and practical relevance: it includes insights into the origins of coaching, the scientific foundations, and current coaching practices, as well as practically prepared research findings and information on coaching training and professional associations.