What is Coaching ?

Coaching is a supportive, structured, and goal-oriented partnership between a coach and a client.

Karikalan

1/15/20251 min read

person sitting in a chair in front of a man
person sitting in a chair in front of a man

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