Praise for Executive Coaching with Backbone & Heart In this book ONeill brings form & structure to the art of executive coaching. Novices are provided a path while seasoned practitioners will find affirmation." --Daryl R. Conner CEO & president ODR-USA Inc. " Mary Beth ONeills executive coaching gave me the tools & clarity to become a far more effective leader & change agent. The bottom line was that we succeeded with a monumental organizational turnaround that had seemed impossible to accomplish." --Eric Stevens former CEO Courage Center "ONeill writes in a way that means that you can see this experienced coach in action. What a wonderful way to learn!" --Geoff Bellman consultant & author The Consultants Calling " Mary Beth brings a keen business focus to coaching by not just contributing insights but through helping me & my team gain the insights that we need to solve our own problems. She has the ability to see through the sometimes chaotic dialogue & personalities in order to help a team focus on the real issues & dynamics that can impede organizations from achieving their goals." --John C. Nicol general manager MSN Media Network " Effective leaders require courage compassion & initiative. ONeills systems-based coaching serves as a guide for both coaches & executives to better enable good decisions & good decision-makers." --Paul D. Purcell president Beacon Development Group " With Mary Beth ONeills coaching Ive become the kind of leader who balances both the needs to get results & to develop great working relationships.since I started working with her Ive won accolades as the Top Innovator for my company & as Professional of the Year for my industry.? More important Ive been able to scope my job in a way that allows me to learn & contribute at the same time all the while delivering great results to the bottom line." --Lynann Bradbury vice president Waggener Edstrom"