Coaching, Mentoring and Organisational Politics

“Understanding organisational politics is critical for coaches who want to bring a systemic lens to their work. This fascinating title brings this topic to life, blending insight and practice on diverse themes from gender to digital and from presence to psychological safety.”
Prof Jonathan Passmore, Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change, Henley Business School, UK

“This book is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to create an inclusive work environment despite the complexities of office politics… Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting your career, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to thrive in today's competitive business environment.”
Dr Riza Kadilar, EMCC Global President, The Netherlands


For employees, managing politics is a core skill. For coaches and mentors, there is the constant dilemma of how to help a client thrive in a political environment while remaining authentic. Coaching, Mentoring and Organisational Politics draws on the experiences of coaches, mentors, leaders and managers from around the world.

As all organisations are political environments, politics are likely to affect every coach at some point in their professional career. The authors expertly navigate this complex topic, going beyond collating existing concepts and undertaking new, first-hand research into what issues are considered “political” and the challenges they pose for leaders.

The book:
- Includes case studies from a wide range of organisations, from the public sector to ‘Big 4’ firms
- Contains an Organisational Politics Awareness Tool to encourage reflection and dialogue
- Offers practical approaches for maintaining integrity

Coaching, Mentoring and Organisational Politics is an invaluable guide for coaches and mentors struggling to navigate the complexities of professional politics or who simply want to learn how to best support their clients in politicised environments.


David Clutterbuck is the co-founder of the European Coaching and Mentoring Council (EMCC) and Practice Lead for Coaching and Mentoring International. He is visiting professor of coaching and mentoring at four universities and has authored over 75 books.

Tim Bright is a co-founder of EMCC Turkey and works internationally as a coach and consultant. He is currently based in Istanbul with OneWorld Consulting.

Lise Lewis is an executive coach and award-winning coach supervisor with an international practice. She is the immediate past President of EMCC Global and currently its Special Ambassador, and is also the founder of Bluesky International.

Riddhika Khoosal is an organisation development consultant, facilitator, speaker and coach. She delivers programmes for some of the world's largest organisations, helping leaders around the globe improve their wellbeing and performance.