You might already know that coaching is more than just a conversation. Some people then assume that coaching is just, “Ask some questions.” At that point, they’re getting into what is called coaching inquiry, which isn’t as simple as asking a few questions—it’s a little more involved than that. We’re getting into what coaching inquiry really is (and what it’s not).

What are the coaching skills that actually help people to change? It’s crucial to identify clear outcomes, potential roadblocks like self-sabotage, and to make clear commitments with clients to help support their process of making true and lasting change.

How do you explain what life coaching is? Is coaching just the same as having a conversation with a friend? If it’s different than therapy, how so? We’re breaking down the key distinctions between coaching and therapy and how to explain life coaching to someone who knows that these two modalities have things in common, but need to know the key differences.

Coaching vs Therapy: What’s the Difference? We’re breaking down the common confusions—including what to do when clients get confused—and offering best practices to differentiate between coaching skills and therapy skills when working with coaching clients.