Agile isn't a framework problem—it's a leadership one. In The Real Work of Agile Coaching, seasoned coaches and change agents will find a brutally honest guide to what it actually takes to shift organizations from within. Forget glossy frameworks, post-it notes, or agile theater—this book dives into the reality of guiding teams and leaders through ambiguity, resistance, politics, and burnout.

Drawing on hard-won experience across complex environments, this book delivers clear, direct guidance for building influence, navigating conflict, creating sustainable change, and developing the next generation of coaches. You’ll learn how to coach through organizational fatigue, rebuild trust after failed transformations, and operate with integrity when Agile isn’t the answer. From embedding feedback loops in hybrid environments to helping leaders reframe control into clarity, every chapter reveals the unseen layers of systems work that coaching truly demands.

If you’ve ever felt that your role as a coach is more subversive than supportive, this book is your field manual. It’s not about process—it’s about power, permission, and the courage to speak truth in rooms where it’s needed most.

Whether you’re an internal Agile coach, a transformation consultant, or a leader ready to challenge the status quo, The Real Work of Agile Coaching gives you the mindset and tools to make your presence count. Less fluff, more impact.