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What do you immediately think of when you hear the word coach? Most people will think of an athletic or sports coach. In the last 10 years coaching has evolved and is no longer limited to the sports arena, but has made its way into people's professional and personal lives. Now, coaching is like having a personal trainer for every area of your life. The techniques of coaching have also evolved, but the foundation of coaching is still the same. That is to see people reach their highest potential.

What is coaching? Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia defines life coaching as a practice of assisting clients to determine and achieve personal goals. A coach is defined as a person who supports people (clients) to achieve their goals, with goal setting, encouragement and questions.

Coaching is not counseling, consulting, or mentoring. While there are some similarities; there are differences that set coaching apart into its own category. Coaching is not about giving advice, telling people what to do, sharing opinions, diagnosing a problem, or teaching. It is not a clinical relationship, does not focus on the past, and is not about healing.

How can coaching benefit you? Coaching stimulates vision and moves people forward into their future. It helps people expand their visions, build their confidence, unlock their potential, increase their skills, and take practical steps toward their goals. What are you passionate about? What goals do you want to achieve? What dreams do you have? What changes do you want to make in your life? A life coach can help you bring those very things to fruition. Coaching uses goals and action steps to move people toward their desired destination. Coaching is a relationship built on trust and accountability. A coach is a true friend and confidant; he/she pushes you to think, stretch yourself, take responsibility for your life and get done what you know you need to get done. Coaching relies upon two primary skills to gather information which help the individual analyze and solve their own challenges. The two skills are asking questions and listening. A life coach asks powerful questions and is a good listener. Click here to find out more about the coaching relationship.

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What is Coaching