What is Coaching ?
Coaching is a supportive, structured, and goal-oriented partnership between a coach and a client.
Karikalan
1/15/20251 min read
The purpose is to help the client gain clarity, overcome challenges, and take action toward a desired outcome.
It is not advice-giving or telling someone what to do.
Instead, coaching helps you discover your own answers through the right questions, tools, and guidance.
✔ Coaching vs Training
Coaching is not training, Coaching help the coachee to find their own answers by empowering them.
Personalized & one-on-one | Group-focused
Goal & mindset-oriented | Skill & knowledge-oriented
Client-driven | Trainer-driven
No fixed syllabus | pre-designed syllabus
Helps individuals find answers | Gives information & instructions
✔ What a Coach Does
A coach:
Listens deeply
Asks powerful questions
Offers support and accountability
Helps you think in new ways
Encourages self-awareness
Guides you toward solutions
Helps you stay focused and motivated
✔ What Coaching Helps With
Gaining clarity about life, career, or relationships
Setting meaningful goals
Breaking limiting beliefs
Improving confidence
Managing stress, emotions, and mindset
Creating positive, lasting change
Making better decisions
Taking consistent action
✔ Coaching Is Not
Therapy
Mentoring
Consulting
Giving instructions
Coaching focuses on the present and the future, not the past.
✔ Why Should People Choose Coaching
Because they want to:
Grow
Improve their life
Understand themselves better
Reach goals faster
Build a happier, balanced life
Find their right career path
Strengthen relationships
Reduce stress & anxiety