FAQ > Questions About Coaching > My best friend/spouse/sibling is a great person to talk over my problems with. Why would I hire a coach?
A coach does not replace the love and care of a family member, life partner or friend. A coach instead offers something different and valuable.
No matter how much someone in your life cares about you, they cannot be completely unbiased nor are they necessarily trained to help you learn about yourself and achieve your goal. A coach offers you something unique: a completely objective perspective combined with an absolute commitment to support your happiness and success-- whatever happiness and success mean to you. Additionally, as a coach I have specialized training and experience in helping people overcome obstacles and work to achieve the life they want.
Last updated on March 30, 2010 by Thekla Richter

