Posted on July 25, 2012 by Cynthia Gunsinger

Of all the things successful people do to accelerate their trip down the path to success, participating in some kind of coaching program is a the top of the list.

~ Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul

In this life of yours, whether it feels like the beginning of an epic adventure or whether you are stewing in a pot of confusion, (and anywhere in between), imagine what it would be like to have a partner.

A partner who could really see you. See the bigger version of your life, and hold you to that standard. Someone who could guide you to make powerful choices and hold you accountable to following through with a.c.t.i.o.n.

A partner who notices the little voices, your stories, that keep you from moving forward and will help you see them and silence them.

It’s the difference between having a sherpa that will accompany you on your very personal climb, and looking at the photo of the mountain that you really want to climb.

Bottom line: coaching is about you and your goals. People looking for coaches come from a variety of backgrounds and they all have one thing in common: they want to achieve more in their personal or professional lives and they are tired of trying to move forward all on their own.

So, whether you’re a college student looking to improve your grades, or an aspiring artist trying to make your mark in the art world, you’ll benefit from having a coach by your side to help you turn your vision into reality.

The International Coaches Federation defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. ICF was established in 1995 and sets the world-wide standard for coaching credentialing.

While the most popular term to categorize this this relationship is life coaching, there are hundreds of unique specializations, from coaches who specialize capturing every conceivable personal and professional goal.

Have a quick listen to what coaching meant to this client, Katie James:

Listen to what the CEO of Google has to say about life coaching.

Whether you’re a college student looking to improve your grades, or a high-powered CEO, you can benefit from having a coach by your side to help you turn your vision into reality.

Here at Noomii, we’ve spoken to thousands of people who have sought out the support of a coach, we have concluded that what is the number one reported result among all the people who hire a coach (whether they are CEOs looking to improve their leadership skills or highschool kids applying for college) is that working with a coach, they realize that they are capable of achieving more personal and professional success (however they define success) with the help of a coach.

What could you do with the help of a coach?

Up next: How Does Life Coaching Work?