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What is coaching?

During coaching, you'll work with a trained professional to learn more about yourself, your goals, and your values.

Your Coach will help you figure out where you want to go, then build the skills and habits you need to get there.

From career growth to communication skills to health and well-being, it's all fair game — and up to you.

What are the benefits of coaching?

Take a look at some of the outcomes of coaching identified by BetterUp's team of leading behavioral scientists and researchers.

+90%

increase in  stress management

+47%

increase in  work-life balance

+2.1x

increase in productivity

How it works

Every aspect of the BetterUp experience is personalized to fit your needs.
You’re just 3 steps away to be you at your best.

Select your Coach

Take a quick survey to get personalized Coach recommendations, and choose the Coach that is right for you.

Schedule a session

Choose a 30 minute session that works for your schedule.

Connect anytime

Exchange unlimited messages with your Coach and schedule recurring appointments.

Coaching vs. other 1:1 support

Let’s dig into the differences between coaching, therapy, and mentorship.

	BetterUp Coach Find your Coach	Therapy	Mentorship
Time-frame	Typically 6 months or longer, but varies based on goals.	Typically long term, but can vary.	Typically long term; may last up to several years.
Nature of relationship	Formal and structured.	Formal and structured.	More informal and open-ended.
Focus	Personal and professional growth.	Healing past trauma or emotional distress.	Professional growth.
Temporal orientation	Present and future.	Typically past and present.	Present and future.
Cost	Paid.	Paid.	Usually unpaid.
Credentials	Every BetterUp Coach has been certified and thoroughly vetted.	Licensing is required by law.	No certification or licensing requirements.
Typical topics	Performance, productivity, well-being, leadership effectiveness, and goal-attainment.	Emotional health and well-being, anxiety, depression, and trauma.	Career growth and development.

Time-frame	Typically 6 months or longer, but varies based on goals.
Nature of relationship	Formal and structured.
Focus	Personal and professional growth.
Temporal orientation	Present and future.
Cost	Paid.
Credentials	Every BetterUp Coach has been certified and thoroughly vetted.
Typical topics	Performance, productivity, well-being, leadership effectiveness, and goal-attainment.
Find your Coach

Time-frame	Typically long term, but can vary.
Nature of relationship	Formal and structured.
Focus	Healing past trauma or emotional distress.
Temporal orientation	Typically past and present.
Cost	Paid.
Credentials	Licensing is required by law.
Typical topics	Emotional health and well-being, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Find your Coach

Time-frame	Typically long term; may last up to several years.
Nature of relationship	More informal and open-ended.
Focus	Professional growth.
Temporal orientation	Present and future.
Cost	Usually unpaid.
Credentials	No certification or licensing requirements.
Typical topics	Career growth and development.
Find your Coach

Build your dream team of Coaches

Our Specialist Coaches have unique expertise, and they can quickly boost your skills in specific areas.

Find your Coach

Communication Effectiveness Coach

Learn and practice the fundamentals of effective communication, regardless of the context.

Career Growth Coach

Learn how to uncover opportunities for you to level up at your company and create strategies for growth.

Navigating Uncertainty Coach

Increase your resilience and centeredness during difficult times to allow for a healthier happier you.

Presenting With Confidence Coach

Hone in on and practice the key skills that lead to impactful presentations, from content ideation to delivery.

Nutrition Coach

Get nutrition guidance and develop healthy habits that fit into your lifestyle.

High Stakes Conversations Coach

Learn about and prepare for the conversations that matter, from giving feedback to difficult conversations.

Working Parents Coach

Learn how to manage the challenges of parenting so you can effectively navigate your parenthood journey.

Well-being Habits Coach

Build habits for your well-being and personal growth, one step at a time.

Diversity & Inclusion Coach

Create a greater sense of belonging for yourself, your team, and your organization by having open and constructive conversations, and taking action to further diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.

Navigating Grief Coach

Get support to help you navigate complex emotions that come with grief or supporting others in grief.

Sleep Coach

Develop a sleep routine that boosts your  energy and focus with a sleep specialist.

FAQs

How is coaching different from therapy?

Therapy (also known as psychotherapy, counseling, or “talk therapy”) is similar to coaching in some ways. Both use evidence-based techniques and intentional dialogue as the primary tools for growth and discovery, but there are also key differences between these services: Coaching focuses primarily on the present and future, while therapy focuses on the past, present, and future. Coaching is focused on personal growth and professional development, while therapy is designed to help you work through deeper issues such as anxiety, depression, or trauma.

Who are your Coaches?

BetterUp has the world’s largest network of licensed and certified Coaches in positive behavior change. Our Coaches can support you on everything from creating better habits to reaching your personal and professional goals. Through a careful vetting process, BetterUp accepts just 8% of coach applicants to our platform to ensure the highest quality experience for our members.

What are coaching sessions like?

In your first 30-minute video coaching session (via phone or computer), you and your Coach will get to know one another and explore what coaching is and how it can help you achieve your goals. In your following sessions (frequency will depend on your plan), your Coach will be an unbiased partner, helping you answer questions that will guide you on your path to growth and success.

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