Why work with a coach?

Here are some typical reasons why someone might choose to work with a coach:

There is something at stake (a challenge, stretch, goal or opportunity), and it is urgent, compelling or exciting or all of the above
A big stretch or change is being asked or required
There is a desire to accelerate results in work
There is a need for a course correction in work or life
There is a lack of clarity, and there are choices to be made
The individual is extremely successful, and success has started to become overwhelming
Work and life are out of balance, and this is creating unwanted consequences
One has not identified his or her core strengths and how best to leverage them
The individual desires to improve certain competencies
There is a need and a desire to be better organized and more self-managing