Coaching has increased in both popularity and awareness in recent years. The concept is identical to that of a sports coach [in that the athlete is the one who trains, works, and wins with the coach being on the sidelines encouraging]. The difference in that the 'game' is called life. All of us can benefit from a someone alongside us offering wisdom and insight, encouragement, listening, being supportive.

Specifically a coaching relationship will deliver:

• Perspective - the coach provides fresh or different ways of looking at a situation
• Energy - the coach provides energy and support as needed
• Message - the coach sharer fitting knowledge, opinions or wisdom
• Solution - the coach shares a solution to a problem or issue
• Plan - the coach co-develops a plan of action with you
• Structure - the coach provides support and a check-in structure.
• Resources - the coach suggests/refers you to experts, books, tools, assessments.
• Caring - the coach cares via listening, patience, safety and love.
• Training - the coach trains in personal, communication and understanding.
• Advice - the coach provides advice by recommendations and suggestions.
• Validation - the coach validates by encouragement and acknowledgment
• Strategy - the coach develops or co-develops a strategy for your life / relationship
• Feedback - the coach offers feedback, observations, insights, ideas and opinions.
• Challenge - the coach provides a challenge t you to stretch or make a change.

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