The International Coach Federation defines coaching as, “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” John Whitmore, author of Coaching For Performance, defines coaching as, “unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their own performance” and “helping them learn rather than teaching them.” The best teachers draw students out so they learn how to learn on their own!
A Life Coach is like an old Wild West stagecoach that helps people get from one place to another. Coaches help people determine where they are, where they want to go, and then help them get there.