Coaching is a paid interview with an experienced person called a coach. In addition, since it is not clear which license or certificate they specialize in, their competence limits are unclear. Sometimes coaching can mean an informal relationship between two people. One may have more experience and expertise than the other, with the latter offering advice and guidance as they learn. But coaching differs from mentoring by focusing on specific tasks or goals as opposed to more general goals or overall development.


The term "coaching" in connection with a trainer or coach first appeared at Oxford University in 1830 as slang for a teacher who "tests" a student with an exam. Thus, the word “coaching” was defined as a word used to get people to where they want to be. The first sporting use of the term was in 1861.


Historically, the development of coaching has been influenced by many areas of activity, including adult education. The University of Sydney presented the world's first coaching psychology study unit in January 2000. Later, in the progressive years, various academic associations and academic journals were established for coaching psychology.


Coaching is applied in areas such as sports, performing arts (vocal coaching), acting (acting coaching and dialect coaching), business, education, healthcare and relationships (e.g. relationship coaching).


Coaches use different approaches and various communication skills (listening, questioning, clarifying, etc.) to help clients change their perspectives and achieve their goals. These skills can be used in almost any type of coaching. Coaching approaches are also affected by cultural differences.