What makes a good coach?

I get asked this question occasionally. And more recently when working with a client, it became necessary that I share a little more about my career story. 

When I did, she found huge value and power in my story. Not because we have similar career backgrounds, but because she realised that I too have been there. I too have had to ‘give up’ a lot and make changes and sometimes just do something not because it was my ideal, but to serve my need to add value.

 She found power in my story because I get it, I know the hurdles but I also know how to overcome them.