Nairobi, May 27 -- Do you remember a time when advice was refreshingly simple?

"You seem overwhelmed."

"Maybe you need rest."

"Perhaps this job is no longer working for you."

Fast forward to the present. Several coaching conversations begin with questions that sound more like a university philosophy seminar.

"What is your ultimate purpose?"

"Who is your authentic self?"

"Are you aligned with your core identity?"

Suddenly, a person who simply wanted help managing stress or figuring out their next career move is now questioning their entire existence. It like life before this conversation had no meaning but just motion.

Coaching has become one of the fastest-growing tools for personal and professional development. According to the ...