Coaching: A Journey of Partnership and Self-Discovery

What is a Coach Really?

In the coaching world, we often know exactly what a coach is. But what about those who hire us? Do they see us as service providers, suppliers, or something more?

The truth is, we are thinking partners. We create a safe, reflective space for clients to explore their thoughts and arrive at their own solutions. In a coaching session, it’s not our job to lead, mentor, or offer answers based on our own experiences. Instead, we guide our coaching partners toward clarity by helping them identify their own goals and paths forward.

Our role is to walk alongside them in a process that is sometimes uncertain and always unique. As coaches, we hold space for their insights to emerge without imposing our views or assumptions.

Ultimately, coaching is about supporting individuals as they discover their own ideas and navigate their journey—empowered, not directed.

Dimitrios Tsakos

Coach | Psychotherapist in Training