Description
The authors provide a theoretical, conceptual and applied perspective to explore the distinctive challenges facing this group, before discussing the implementations and outcomes of coaching programmes in an entrepreneurial setting. They conclude with strategies for future research and progress.
Students and scholars of business management, entrepreneurship and gender studies will find the unique perspectives to be of interest. This book will also be useful as a tool for small business service providers, women entrepreneurs, policy makers and government officials.
About the Author
Carianne M. Hunt, Head of Academic Relationships, UK Health Security Agency and Sandra L. Fielden, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK
Reviews
Entrepreneurship is a major contributor to economic growth and women are increasingly becoming entrepreneurs. Carianne Hunt and Sandra Fielden make a significant contribution here in showing that an e-coaching program can support women's success in these efforts. They first identified internal and external barriers women face in starting entrepreneurial ventures, they then developed an efficient e-coaching program, pairing coaches and coachees that successfully addressed them. A timely, important and practical initiative that both supports women's dreams and contributes to society. --Ronald Burke, York University, UK
This book is about an innovative and pioneering group of women workers, namely women entrepreneurs. It systematically discusses the role of coaching in their personal development. The book provides a sophistically elaborated theoretical overview of coaching as an intervention and underpins this with well-grounded longitudinal empirical support. Coaching for Women Entrepreneurs is a relevant and timely book. It is a must-read for anyone academically or professionally interested in coaching women entrepreneurs. --Inge Bleijenbergh, Radboud University, the Netherlands
Book Information
ISBN 9781783475100
Author Carianne M. Hunt
Format Hardback
Page Count 200
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd