life coach

noun

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

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In a July 2024 lawsuit, Behle claims that back in January 2024, Anstead and another co-founder, Daniel Bednarski — who the filing says was Anstead's life coach prior to becoming Radford's chief financial officer — secured a $100,000 deposit from a new customer. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 What to look for Ultimately, each person’s needs are individual, and a life coach might be helpful. Emily Hemendinger, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024 The charter school offered flexible schedules, free on-site child care, transportation assistance and a life coach. Patrick Turner, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024 According to one academic study, 25% to 50% of people engaging with a life coach have mental health conditions that require a higher level of support. Emily Hemendinger, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for life coach 

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of life coach was in 1969

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“Life coach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20coach. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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