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ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today's uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach's responsibility is to:

• Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
• Encourage client self-discovery
• Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
• Hold the client responsible and accountable 
• This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.

People hire a coach because:

• They want to grow
• Work and/or life are out of balance
• They need and want an accountability partner
• They need help identifying their core strengths
• A goal exists by they need help with clarifying it and setting attainable goals 

It takes time to make those life-changing shifts and build new patterns, so your daughter's coaching journey should be dependent on her needs. This may take anywhere from 3-6 months or even a year. 

The ICF has a great explanation of the role:

• Provides objective assessment and observations that foster the individual's or team's self-awareness and awareness of others
• Listens closely to fully understand the individual's or team's circumstances
• Acts as a sounding board in exploring possibilities and implementing thoughtful planning and decision making
• Champions opportunities and potential, encouraging stretch and challenge commensurate with personal strengths and aspirations
• Fosters shifts in thinking that reveal fresh perspectives
• challenges blind spots to illuminate new possibilities and support the creation of alternative scenarios
• Maintains professional boundaries in the coaching relationship, including confidentiality, and adheres to the coaching profession's code of ethics

Coaching adolescents involves developing resilience skills and self-esteem. It also involves building self confidence and the courage to use their voice. They learn to be present in the moment and to strive for progress rather than perfection.

Life coaching is about mindset development. Just as some kids need academic support beyond what they get from their parents, some could benefit from a coach in other areas. There are several reasons parents may feel it a benefit to hire a life coach to work with their child, including building self-esteem; dealing with anxiety or stress; confidence in the classroom, on the athletic field or on stage; or handling peer pressure.