life coach

noun

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

Examples of life coach in a Sentence

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Danielle Faust, life coach, podcaster, and mom of two can relate. Terri Huggins Hart, Parents, 1 Mar. 2026 In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the Friends actress and her life coach boyfriend were spotted poking around Tribeca's Room Luxury Furniture & Lighting, a bespoke lighting and furniture design store in New York City. Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Allison Irby Vu is an operational strategist, life coach, financial planner, and creative based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Allison Irby Vu, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026 The inclusion of Curtis in her Christmas post comes almost two months after confirming her romance with the life coach and author, who specializes in hypnotherapy. Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life coach

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Mar. 2026.

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