Standard definitions of “coach/coaching): Coach /kōCH/ (noun) 1.     A professional practitioner who partners with an individual (typically an executive, leader, or high-potential talent) in a thought-provoking and creative process  to inspire the client to maximize their personal and professional potential . 2.     A development specialist who employs a confidential, structured, and goal-oriented methodology —often involving inquiry, feedback, and behavioral models—to enhanc