What is Coaching?

In the past several years coaching has become one of the fastest-growing industries. Why? Because it's so effective.

So what is this thing called coaching anyway? The International Coach Federation defines it as such:

Coaching is a partnership between a client and a coach 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 the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole.

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

- Hold the client responsible and accountable

This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life, while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.

Sounds pretty great, right?