Great article!  Source: The Coaches Training Institute website (articles)

Coaching, managing, consulting and training – all related, sometimes overlapping – and at their foundation, distinct in their focus of attention.

A professional coach’s primary attention is to tap into the client’s own vision, wisdom and directed action in service of the client’s self-identified agenda. The client applies himself/herself to his/her whole life usually including their professional endeavors.

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