WHO IS A COACH?
A professional coach is an effective listener that creates space for the client to have increased self-awarenesses in order to fill gaps in their thinking styles to reach an agreed upon goal.
What does this mean?
Essentially a coach is the person that listens to you actively and helps you to hear yourself through your own voice. This helps you to recreate your story in parts you wish to do so.
WHAT IS NOT COACHING?
A coach is
Not a mentor – does not offer guidance
Not a psychologist or psychiatrist – does not treat
Not an adviser – does not advise
Not a teacher – does not worry about teaching or giving information
Not a friend – does not chat, does not get offended, or complimented
Not a manager – does not give orders
Not an employee – does not take orders
A coach is your support person in thinking systematically in order to get closer to yourself and live your best life.