What Is Coaching? The Key to Unlocking Your Best Self

Nearly everyone I speak to asks, “Well, what even is coaching?” Coaching is a term that gets used in many contexts—executive coaching, life coaching, career coaching, voice coaching, athletic coaching. With so many types of coaching out there, it’s easy to wonder: What exactly does coaching mean, and how does it work?

To me, coaching isn’t dependent on the client, the demographic, or the level of seniority. Coaching is simply the act of asking powerful questions to unlock the potential that already lives inside the client. Your own ideas are already in you—in your soul, in your mind, in the essence of who you are. Sometimes, you just need someone to help you see them more clearly.

At its core, coaching is about self-discovery, growth, and action. It creates space for reflection, helping you gain clarity on your thoughts, beliefs, and goals. Our minds are filled with thoughts, some productive and some limiting. Long-held beliefs take root without us even noticing. Ideas and dreams live within us that we may have forgotten or might not even know exist yet. Coaching helps bring these thoughts to the surface, separating truth from fear and uncertainty.

In each session, we focus on what’s on your mind—what’s pressing, what’s weighing on you, what excites you, what challenges you. We uncover what might be holding you back, where your fears lie, and where the obstacles are. But we don’t just stop there. We also tap into your strengths, the light you bring to the world, the accomplishments you’ve already achieved. We celebrate the parts of you that are thriving and use them as a foundation for growth.

Then, we develop an action plan. Coaching isn’t just about talking—it’s about taking action. We map out tangible next steps to help you move toward your next level of clarity, awareness, and execution. The small steps we take today build momentum for the changes you want to see in your life.

Through coaching, you give your mind, body, beliefs, thoughts, dreams, and ideas the attention they may have never received before. You recognize and challenge the obstacles blocking your way. You take hold of the unique gifts you’ve been given and learn to maximize your potential in ways you never imagined.

Coaching is a journey—one where you evolve into the best version of yourself. It’s about growing, stretching, and taking meaningful steps forward. If you’re ready to explore what’s possible, I hope you’ll join me.