Coaching is an activity that is done with the purpose of helping someone to improve their performance and reach a desired goal. Coaching is not limited to a specific type of person or profession, and it can be applied in many different fields, such as sports, business, education, healthcare and more. Coaching skills are used by many professionals in different fields because they can help people excel in their work. In order for coaches to be effective in helping others achieve success, they must have knowledge about the following topics: - The field that they are coaching in - The person who they are coaching - Specific goals of the person being coached.