Solution Focused Briefly Illustrated

By Simon TP Lee

This book is completed in the midst of COVID-19 when organizations and personal lives have been dislodged. In times of disruption, I hope this book offers a silver lining that our best can burst forth so that we may continue to serve, guide and inspire. It is my intention that this book will provide the bounce-back needed with tools, mindset and techniques for advancing a more meaningful and purposeful future.

This book is about the essentials of effective human communication. It is irresistibly light, clear and simple, yet thought-provoking. It will help you to create authentic coaching conversations.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
• Release date: Jan 4, 2021
• ISBN: 9781543762778

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This book is an easy read as the concepts are very well presented and arranged in five chapters, from the fundamentals to the techniques of how to apply Solution Focused. The illustrations make the concepts simpler and clearer to understand because a picture speaks a thousand words! If you want to learn about Solution Focused and how it can help you to transform your life, career, and business, look no further. This book gives you the best illustration of Solution Focused and shows you the how to to make it very pragmatic and practical. The book also gives you lots of examples and ideas; very insightful indeed!

Kevin Wong, Chief Learning Officer,

Powerwoosh Asia Berhad

"Having read this book, I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to have a greater insight into what a simple and powerful coaching conversation can look like.

Solution Focused Briefly Illustrated is easy to read and understand with beautiful illustrations to clearly and effectively present the Solution Focused philosophy, elements, assumptions, and particular tools and techniques.

Simon has said in this book that it is easy to be a good coach but harder to be a great coach. Through the coaching techniques illustrated, we as leaders, managers and coaches can aspire to become better with each learning experience.

This book is a gift and a great legacy to the Solution Focused community."

Jean Yap, Executive Coach, PCC, CSFC, CPA

This book should be called Secrets of SF Coaching Revealed! Not only are the valuable truths told, they are also aptly illustrated, reinforcing our understanding as we turn each page. As Simon wants the reader to not only know but also use these secrets, he generously includes application ideas and powerful questions.

Debbie Seah, Former CEO, Make-

A-Wish Foundation

"What a delightful and inspiring book! Simply but powerfully written with generous illustrations to bring out the gist of Solution Focused concepts and techniques.

I’d highly recommend Simon’s Solution Focused Briefly Illustrated to organizational leaders and managers who want to coach and engage their teams in a positive and sustainable way. As a coach and SF practitioner, I really enjoy the nuggets of wisdom simply and powerfully presented in this book. It has so much needed simplicity to guide and resource us operating within an otherwise VUCA world."

Diana Chee, Leadership & Organizational Coach

"This book is simple, clear, insightful and inspiring. Simon has distilled his years of learning and rich experience in Solution Focused coaching to bring the theory, concepts and applications through his concise writing with clear illustrations to the readers.

I highly recommend this book if you want to know more about Solution Focused coaching conversation and it also serves as a wonderful refresher for practitioners who aspire to sharpen their skills".

Grace Lim, Certified Solution Focused Coach

Talent and Leadership Development Consultant

"I love the illustrations, as it bring to life the message in a simple manner. There are ample examples and ideas which make it easy to understand what SF is all about. Some very powerful questions are also included.

In a nutshell, it is coaching simplified and a quick reference guide to SF. A must-have for all passionate SF coaches."

Susan Tham, Head, Technical &

Functional Learning RHB Academy

"This book contains the key ingredients to having productive coaching conversations using Solution Focused. It is a particularly useful resource for all business leaders as the chapters provide typical applications of SF techniques for everyday use. One of the core leadership skills is coaching team members to their fullest potential – this book provides practical suggestions of how leaders can apply SF techniques in coaching their team members, and leveraging