life coach

American

noun

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 British

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

life coaching noun

Etymology

Origin of life coach

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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He seeks advice from an artificial-intelligence life coach he calls Kira.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Tony Robbins, the motivational speaker and life coach, unveiled his AI coaching app in February, based on his talks, books and interviews, for $99 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

His advice for anyone considering following a life coach with a manifestation focus?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2025

Mrs Foreman, a life coach with a doctorate in psychology, said she was "having an amazing time".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2025

Sheri McGregor, a "certified life coach" and author of multiple books about estrangement, has one of the few websites where comments from estranged parents aren't behind a wall.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024

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