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How long has Coaching been a profession?

April 26, 2017coaching profession

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How long has Coaching been a profession?

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George Anderson Posted

Coaching doe not yet fit the definition of a professional. There is no unique body of knowledge, little research, no scope of practice and no community sanction.At best, Coaching can be thought of as an emerging discipline.

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Coaching, as a profession, is a relative newcomer to the field of inter-personal help and support. Coaching began in the 1980’s when many large companies began to train some of their more experienced managers specifically to train younger colleagues.