Coaching is partnership (defined as an alliance, not a legal business partnership) between the Coach and the Client in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires the client to maximize personal and professional potential. It is designed to facilitate the creation/development of personal, professional and/or health goals and to develop and carry out a strategy/plan for achieving those goals. During this process the Client may experience psychological symptoms and stress however coaching is intended to manage these symptoms in a sub-clinical manner, referring the Client to a higher level of care if necessary.