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

“He’s a life coach. He’s changed my life. It’s fun seeing all these kids grow up through this staff. My dad hired a really good staff and it’s bigger than football with these guys.”

From Los Angeles Times

You need to be a life coach for Sue.

From Los Angeles Times

Ruth Bettelheim, Ph.D., is a life coach and a child, marriage, and family psychotherapist whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, Psychology Today, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and other publications.

From Salon

Until last August, Savage said, he was working as a health-focused life coach in Las Vegas.

From Los Angeles Times

Life coach Paul told Charlie she wasn't "giving this experiment any bit of fairness", while his fellow expert Mel called her out for "lying" at the commitment ceremony.

From BBC