life coach

noun

1. a person who advises clients on how to solve their problems and reach their goals in life:

   A life coach can help you make the right decisions in your career.

life coach

noun

1. a person whose job is to improve the quality of his or her client's life, by offering advice on professional and personal matters, such as career, health, personal relationships, etc

Other Words From

• life coaching noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of life coach¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

She’s also a certified life coach and a collegiate rifle coach.

From Washington Post

Offering benefits to employees such as wellness counselors or life coaches, teletherapy, remote or flexible work options, and innovative childcare support should become table stakes.

From Time

The co-founders think these numbers indicate a broader demand for mentorship beyond what their competitors offer, which often sticks to C-suite life coach territory or stress management.

From TechCrunch

Unconfirmed reports reveal that Taylor Swift has been serving as her life coach.

From The Daily Beast

I work now as a life coach in Northern Virginia, putting the lessons I learned to use in helping others.

From The Daily Beast

The veteran life coach and author wrote a 2003 book called Updating!

From The Daily Beast

“The brain is our biggest sexual organ,” says psychologist and life coach Dorree Lynn, author of Sex for Grownups.

From The Daily Beast

Lizzie Grubman, Life Coach, responds, “How do you think you did?”

From The Daily Beast