Posted on October 22, 2012 by Cynthia Gunsinger
No.
But gee whiz, it kinda looks that way.
At it’s very core, coaching lends itself to collaboration, growth and innovation within individuals, businesses, relationships and more. It is what coaching is and what coaches do with their clients.
Let’s look at a typical, successful coach. Let’s call her Jen!ÂÂ
 Jen has:
– been curious and efficiently understood and championed her clients so that they could see what they are capable of.
– built a track record of developing her client’s capabilities. She has worked with families to become happier, workplaces to become more productive and profitable, and individuals on to great success.ÂÂ
 Jen leaves a trail of extremely satisfied clients!
When Jen realizes that she has the power to influence she chooses to be responsible in advising and is eager to learn and have a bigger impact. She is a trusted and respected advisor.
So, along with coaching her clients, Jen also starts mentoring other coaches. Jen knows that if she is successful in creating better coaches, the world will gradually become a positive and fulfilling place.
Want confirmation? Ask a coach who they have coached! Chances are they have coached leaders in almost any industry, individuals from many backgrounds and within offices of 1 to Fortune 500.
Choosing a life coach is like going to the grocery store and grabbing a box of cereal off the shelf. All life coaches are not the same. Like cereal, some may seem metaphorically delicious but lack the substance to keep you healthy. A good coach will be someone who can combine a welcoming exterior with an inner substance that will help you in the long run. The best life coach for you will depend on your life situation and the experience and specialty of the coach.