Meaning & use

Coachee

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A person who receives coaching, guidance, or mentorship from a coach.

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The executive coach met with each coachee individually to set personal goals for the quarter.

A good coach adapts their style to fit the needs of each coachee.

A note on using this word

"Coachee" follows a common English pattern of forming a noun for the recipient of an action by adding "-ee," as in "employee" or "trainee."

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