This book investigates the methodology of professional executive coaching and provides a framework for individuals to apply these techniques to their own career development. D. A. Benton, an established coach for corporate executives, utilizes her experience working with high-level clients at major firms to distill the coaching process into a self-directed guide. The text argues that the principles of performance improvement and behavioral adjustment, typically reserved for elite corporate clients, can be effectively implemented by any motivated professional to accelerate career growth.

Readers frequently note the practical, actionable nature of the exercises provided in the text. Experts highlight this as a accessible entry point for professionals seeking to adopt a self-coaching mindset without the expense of private consultation.