Coaching is an ongoing relationship which focuses on action that results in the client achieving his/her stated goals, desires, and vision. Coaches are trained to ask powerful questions that result in the client becoming more self-aware and responsible for taking actions that move him/her toward living the life desired. Coaches provide support, knowledge, resources, possibility thinking, new perspectives and accountability to the client.

The differences between Therapy and Coaching

Therapy	Coaching
Assumes the client needs healing	Assumes the client is whole
Roots in medicine and psychiatry	Roots in sport, business and personal growth
Works with people to achieve self-functioning and emotional healing	Works to move people to a higher level of functioning
Focuses on feeling and past events	Focuses on actions and the future
Explores the root of problems	Focuses on solving problems
Works to bring the unconscious into consciousness	Works within the conscious mind
Works for the internal resolution of pain and to let go of old patterns	Works for external solutions to overcome barriers, learn new skills and implement effective choices

Coaching is not Consulting

Coaches are not the experts in the client's life. A coach will not advise the client as to what actions he/she should take. A coach will assist a client in discovering the answers within.