coaching
n. uncountable B1 Intermediate US //ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ// UK //kˈəʊtʃɪŋ// coach·ing
n. the process of training or giving advice to someone to help them improve a skill. You often see this in sports, business, or personal development.
n. the act or process of instructing, directing, or training a person or group to achieve specific goals or develop particular skills.
She receives professional coaching to improve her public speaking.
The executive hired a consultant for leadership coaching to help manage her growing team more effectively.
While traditional teaching focuses on the transmission of knowledge, effective coaching emphasizes the development of self-awareness and the refinement of existing talents through targeted feedback.
Usage
Commonly used in the gerund form to describe the profession or the activity itself.