Can a dependency be created between coach and client?
Not really. The client may “need” the coach in order to maximize an opportunity or accelerate their growth, yet not be “dependent” on the coach. Anyone who’s up to something “needs” structure, advice, support and a place to brag, so in that sense, the coach is necessary. But an emotional, psychological dependency is not created. The coach works with people who are just fine and strong enough on their own. Remember, we’re not resolving issues here. The coach is helping the client to create a better future: More success, more money, and a higher quality of life.
No. The client may need the coach in order to maximize an opportunity or accelerate their personal growth, yet not be dependent on the coach. Anyone who has big goals can benefit from the structure, advice, and support of a coach, so in that sense, a coach is needed. As far as creating an emotional or psychological dependency, there’s no need to worry. Coaches work with people who are healthy and successful on their own. A good coach will lead his/her clients on a journey where he/she will discover and begin to tap into their own full potential. The coach-client relationship is all about the client, not the coach.
