Pat Williams Reprint

This document discusses the evolution of personal coaching from psychotherapy. It traces coaching's roots to Freud, Jung, Adler and humanistic psychologists like Rogers and Maslow who shifted counseling to be more client-centered. Coaching focuses on the present and future rather than past issues, helping clients achieve fulfillment through setting goals and living purposefully. The author predicts coaching will grow and specialize in areas like relationships and retirement. Coaching views people as whole and seeking wellness rather than having illnesses.