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life coach

noun

Definition of life coach

: an advisor who helps people make decisions, set and reach goals, or deal with problems

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The startup, ironically, was a mental-health matching service to help people find therapists and life coaches. Katie Johnston, BostonGlobe.com, "Burned out? You’re not alone. And the world is finally paying attention.," 8 July 2019 Kelley has represented himself as a life coach to vulnerable or homeless people in the past, according to police and prosecutors. oregonlive.com, "After years of alarming behavior, man arrested for allegedly raping woman he met in Portland park," 27 Aug. 2019 Leon Duran, 32, a life coach, flew in from Denver on Friday morning. Dallas News, "A grieving man’s cry for support draws people from all over to mourn El Paso massacre victim," 17 Aug. 2019 A few years ago LaPorte began licensing the Desire Map workshop curriculum to life coaches and retreat planners. Laura M. Holson, Town & Country, "Marianne Williamson's Disciples Are Everywhere," 2 July 2019 Mr Rubin acts as a mentor and life coach to artists, too. G.m., The Economist, "In the studio with Rick Rubin," 26 July 2019 The 38-year-old life coach and self-help author confessed that his title on the Netflix hit reality show confused fans in the beginning. Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "Here’s What 'Queer Eye' Star Karamo Really Thinks About His 'Culture' Title," 19 July 2019 Damond, a life coach, was to be married and had already taken the last name of her fiancé, Don Damond. NBC News, "Ex-Minneapolis officer who fatally shot 911 caller appeals convictions," 17 July 2019 Spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant encouraged Essence Festival attendees over the weekend in New Orleans to walk away from mediocracy and live in their greatness. Tiyana Jordan, Essence, "Iyanla Vanzant Wants You To 'Release' And 'Let Go' To Finish Off The Year Strong," 7 July 2019

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First Known Use of life coach

1969, in the meaning defined above

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