The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as: “Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”
Coaching is a goal oriented process that aims to improve performance and focuses on moving forward from ‘here and now,’ rather than on the distant past.
Fundamentally, with powerful questions and deep listening skills, a coach’s mission is to help an individual improve their own performance, reveal their hidden potential, and learn and grow as they strive to reach their goals.
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