
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) uses this definition:
"Coaching is an on-going partnership that helps clients produce
fulfilling results in their personal and professional lives.
Through the process of coaching, clients deepen their learning,
improve their performance, and enhance their quality of life.
Beginning with the clients' desires, coaching uses reporting,
exploring, and a consistent commitment to move the client
forward. Coaching accelerates the clients' progress by providing
greater focus and awareness of choice. Coaching concentrates on
where clients are today and what they are willing to do to get
where they want to be tomorrow."