Coaching

/ˈkoʊ.tʃɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of teaching or training a person or team in a particular skill or subject.

The coaching provided by the experienced trainer improved the team's performance.

Professional guidance or advice for personal or professional development.

She sought coaching to enhance her leadership skills.

A process of providing feedback and support to help someone achieve specific goals.

His coaching helped her to articulate her goals clearly.

verb

To train or instruct a person or group in skills or knowledge.

She is coaching the new employees on customer service best practices.

To provide guidance or instruction to improve someone's performance.

He has been coaching the youth soccer team for several years.

Derived from the word 'coach', meaning to transport or guide.

executive coaching:

A type of coaching aimed at improving leadership skills in business executives.

life coaching:

A professional service that helps individuals achieve their personal goals.

sports coaching:

Training and strategizing in a sports context to enhance performance.

To give advice or instruction informally.

He coached her through the tough times with a lot of advice.

To push someone to succeed or improve.

She really coached me to get my act together for the presentation.