Coaching - FACT or FAD ?

Well, seems everyone is a coach these days - so is it a fact or a fad ?

Is having someone that can help you in your personal and / or business life the next step ?

It is well recognised all around the world that there is value in coaching in improving skills, knowledge and addressing weaknesses through technique, discussion and action.  

A coach is an "impartial thinking partner" - if you currently have a coach that has been integrated completely into your life and you are not making decisions or taking responsibility for your actions then they haven't done the right thing by you and are no longer a coach !

Coaching can be done in various ways and the latest techniques are utilised.