Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional development goal by providing training and guidance. The ICF defines coaching as follows: “Professional coaches provide an ongoing partnership designed to help clients produce fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives. Coaches help people improve their performance and enhance the quality of their lives.”
Having a professional coach is kind of like having an athletic trainer – someone who is as invested in positive outcomes as you are, who listens, provides guidance and cheers you on, gives honest feedback, and celebrates your success.
