Book Reviews

This format is designed for critical reviews of books relevant to coaching, supervision, leadership, and related fields, with a clear ethical dimension.

Length

Typically 800–1500 words

Submission Format

Please include:

  • Title of Review
  • Author of Review
  • Full reference of the book being reviewed
  • Keywords (5)

Structure

    1. Introduction (approx. 200 words)
      Introduce the book, its context, and relevance
    2. Summary
      Outline the main themes or arguments
    3. Critical Reflection
      Engage with the book’s contribution, strengths, and limitations
    4. Conclusion
      Summarise the value and relevance of the work
    5. Generative AI Disclosure

Authors should include a statement outlining any use of generative AI tools where such use has materially contributed to the substantive content, analysis, or intellectual framing of the work.

The use of generative AI as part of idea development, reflection, language refinement, or editorial support does not require disclosure. This is considered analogous to engaging with colleagues, mentors, or other forms of intellectual exchange.

Authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the work. Generative AI tools must not be used to produce content that is presented as the author’s own without substantive author input, interpretation, and validation.

Please select and adapt the statement that best reflects your use.

      1. No generative AI used
        No generative AI tools were used in the preparation of this manuscript.
      2. Substantive contribution to writing or content
        Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used to support aspects of substantive content development or drafting. All content has been critically reviewed, verified, and finalised by the author(s).
      3. Methodological or analytical use
        Generative AI tools were used in aspects of data analysis or methodological processing. All analytical decisions, interpretations, and conclusions were conducted and validated by the author(s).
      4. Visual content generation (if applicable)
        Generative AI tools were used in the development of figures or visual materials. All outputs were reviewed and refined by the author(s).

Note: Book Reviews should move beyond summary to offer a clear evaluative perspective and consider the book’s contribution to ethical thinking and practice.