What is coaching? International Coaching Federation defines coaching as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential,” which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor their clients as the expert in their lives and work, and coaches believe every client is creative, resourceful, and whole. This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life, improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential. Standing on this foundation, the coach's responsibility is to:

● Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve;

● Encourage client self-discovery;

● Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies; and

● Hold the client responsible and accountable.

How does coaching add value to the world? Coaches can:

• Help clients get unstuck from something holding them back in their lives.

• Provide support and accountability to people seeking change as they take action steps toward the life they want.

• Build awareness of clients’ agency, empower choices, and offer processes and systems that clients can use to effect change in themselves and their life.

• Teach clients how to learn for themselves about how to create a life they want, achieve their goals, and achieve peace of mind.