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

Recent Examples on the Web The celebrated life coach and investor Tony Robbins is well-known for religiously adhering to his morning routines, which often consist of a rigorous workout, an energy-boosting breakfast, and expressing gratitude, alongside a cold plunge bath. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 Donahue left acting and is now a writer, businesswoman and life coach. Charles Infosino, The Enquirer, 21 Mar. 2024 That person is German life coach Raho Bornhorst, who says scammers have stolen his photos and used them to set up more than 100 fake profiles to scam women like Likins. Anna Werner, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2024 In the last few weeks alone, Kennedy has posted photos and videos with famous figures like life coach Tony Robbins and professional surfer Kelly Slater. Makena Kelly, WIRED, 6 Feb. 2024 Each man wears an orange jumpsuit and has signed on for a 10-week course about fatherhood with life coach Chad Morris in directors Natalie Rae and Angela Patton’s entrancing documentary, debuting at the Sundance Film Festival. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Jan. 2024 Similarly, the life coach and astrologist Jenn Kosh suggests leaning into the archetypes of your sign as a way to experiment with your travels. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024 The youths receive a weekly stipend for achieving their milestones — whether through calling their life coach, attending school or following the requirements of their court order. Jasmine Hilton, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024 For at least three years, Buckle presented himself as a life coach and financial advisor who is accused of swindling his clients out of large sums of cash. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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