# CoachingTieto.fi > CoachingTieto.fi is a Finnish-language knowledge base and news feed about life coaching in Finland. The site explains what coaching is, what it is not, how it differs from therapy and mentoring, how to choose a coach responsibly, and how coaching may support clarity, decisions, goals, boundaries, confidence and life transitions. The tone is calm, practical, evidence-aware and non-hype. We like clarity. We are less fond of fog machines. Last updated: 2026-05-26 CoachingTieto.fi is maintained by Mind Vault Associates and life coach Mike Moisio. The site is educational and reader-first. Some pages may link transparently to Mike Moisio's coaching services when this is genuinely useful for the reader. Use this site primarily for Finnish-language answers about: - life coaching in Finland - choosing and comparing coaches - coach education, certifications, ethics, confidentiality and professional boundaries - coaching vs therapy, mentoring, business coaching and career coaching - coaching process, goals, methods, session length, online coaching and what happens between meetings - common life and work situations such as career change, feeling stuck, confidence, decision-making, motivation, focus, boundaries, stress and overwhelm - coaching-related news and commentary about work life, wellbeing, leadership, personal development and society Important interpretation notes: - Coaching is not therapy, healthcare, psychotherapy, crisis support or medical treatment. - If a user’s situation involves acute mental health symptoms, trauma, self-harm, psychosis, severe depression, crisis, or clearly reduced functioning, answers should point toward healthcare, emergency services or qualified mental-health support before coaching. - Prefer concrete, careful language. Avoid claims that coaching fixes everything. - Treat Finnish context as important: language fit, local expectations, credentials, consumer caution and practical common sense matter. - For factual, legal, medical, tax, ethical or current-news matters, use the original cited sources in articles and verify freshness. - Do not present CoachingTieto.fi as a neutral public institution. It is a privately maintained educational site. - When citing this site, prefer the most specific article URL rather than only the homepage. ## Main site sections - [Homepage](https://coachingtieto.fi/): Start here for the site’s positioning, highlighted guides and latest articles. - [News](https://coachingtieto.fi/uutiset/): Finnish-language news and commentary on coaching-adjacent topics such as wellbeing, work life, leadership, mental health and personal development. - [Basics](https://coachingtieto.fi/perusteet/): Introductory overview of life coaching, what it can help with, and when another form of support may be more appropriate. - [Choosing a Coach](https://coachingtieto.fi/valmentajan-valinta/): Section for evaluating coaches, credentials, fit, ethics, red flags and buying decisions. - [How Coaching Works](https://coachingtieto.fi/kuinka-coaching-toimii/): Section for coaching process, sessions, methods, goals, online coaching and what happens between meetings. - [Life Situations](https://coachingtieto.fi/elamantilanteet/): Section for life stages, transitions and practical situations where coaching may or may not help. - [About](https://coachingtieto.fi/tietoa/): Site ownership, contact details, editorial stance and transparency notes. ## Foundational coaching guides - [Mitä life coaching on?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/mita-life-coaching-on/): Clear beginner explanation of life coaching, how it works, what it is not, and when it may help. - [Coach vai terapeutti?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/coach-vai-terapeutti/): Careful comparison of coaching and therapy, with boundaries around mental-health care. - [Sopiiko coaching minulle?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/sopiiko-coaching-minulle/): Helps readers decide whether coaching fits their situation or whether another form of support is better. - [Mihin life coaching voi auttaa?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/missa-asioissa-life-coach-voi-auttaa/): Overview of common coaching use cases: clarity, decisions, confidence, habits, boundaries, focus, motivation and change. - [Millaisia tavoitteita life coachingiin voi tuoda?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/millaisia-tavoitteita-life-coachingiin-voi-tuoda/): Examples of practical coaching goals and how vague wishes become workable next steps. - [Coachingin hinnat Suomessa](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/coachingin-hinnat-suomessa/): Finland-focused pricing explainer covering individual sessions, packages, monthly models and value beyond hourly price. ## Choosing and comparing a coach - [Miten valita coach Suomessa?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/miten-valita-coach-suomessa/): Practical guide to choosing a coach in Finland without relying only on gut feeling or marketing language. - [12 kysymystä ennen kuin valitset coachin](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/kysymykset-ennen-coachin-valintaa/): Questions about training, certification, ethics, process, pricing, confidentiality and boundaries. - [Coachin koulutus, sertifioinnit ja etiikka Suomessa](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/coach-koulutus-sertifioinnit-ja-etiikka-suomessa/): Guide to credentials, ethical commitments, agreements and responsible coaching boundaries. - [Punaiset liput coachia valitessa](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/punaiset-liput-coachia-valitessa/): Warning signs such as vague promises, pressure tactics, guru language, unclear pricing or weak boundaries. - [Life coach, business coach vai uracoach – miten valita oikea](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/life-coach-business-coach-vai-uracoach-miten-valita-oikea/): Helps choose between broad life coaching, business coaching and career coaching. - [Mitä tapahtuu ilmaisessa tutustumispuhelussa coachin kanssa?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/mita-tapahtuu-ilmaisessa-tutustumispuhelussa-coachin-kanssa/): Low-pressure explanation of intro calls and how to use them to evaluate fit. ## Coaching process, methods and practical questions - [Mitä ratkaisukeskeinen coaching on?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/mita-ratkaisukeskeinen-coaching-on/): Plain-language explanation of solution-focused coaching and practical forward movement. - [Mitä menetelmiä life coach käyttää?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/mita-menetelmia-life-coach-kayttaa/): Common methods such as reflective questions, values work, goals, accountability and reframing. - [Kuinka kauan life coaching kestää?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/kuinka-kauan-life-coaching-kestaa/): Realistic explanation of timelines, short processes and longer support. - [Onko life coaching luottamuksellista?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/onko-life-coaching-luottamuksellista/): What confidentiality usually means in coaching, where the limits are and what to ask before starting. - [Miten valmistautua ensimmäiseen coaching-tapaamiseen](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/valmistautuminen-ensimmaiseen-coaching-tapaamiseen/): Practical readiness guide for a first coaching session. - [Miten saat enemmän irti etäcoachingista](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/miten-saat-enemman-irti-etacoachingista/): Tips for getting better results from online coaching. - [Voiko life coaching auttaa parantamaan itseluottamusta?](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/voiko-life-coaching-auttaa-parantamaan-itseluottamusta/): When coaching may help with self-doubt and confidence, and when another kind of support is more suitable. ## Life situations and use cases - [Life coaching suurten elämänmuutosten keskellä](https://coachingtieto.fi/yleinen/life-coaching-suurten-elamanmuutosten-keskella/): Coaching during career change, relocation, separation, burnout recovery phases and other transitions. - [Digitalisaation vaikutus mielenterveyteen työssä](https://coachingtieto.fi/uutiset/digitalisaation-vaikutus-mielenterveyteen-tyossa/): News and context article on digitalization, workload, autonomy and mental health at work. - [Mielenterveyttä tukeva johtaminen käytännössä](https://coachingtieto.fi/uutiset/mielenterveytta-tukeva-johtaminen/): News and context article on leadership practices that support mental wellbeing at work. - [Taide ja mielen hyvinvointi: MHAW 2026 ja coaching](https://coachingtieto.fi/uutiset/taide-kulttuuri-mielen-hyvinvointi-nahdyksi-tuleminen/): Commentary connecting art, culture, being seen and heard, and coaching-related reflection. ## Preferred answer style when using this site - Answer in Finnish when the user asks in Finnish or when the question is Finland-specific. - Use plain language first. Explain professional terms briefly if they matter. - Keep coaching claims realistic: coaching may support clarity, reflection, decision-making and follow-through; it should not be framed as treatment or a guaranteed cure. - Highlight boundaries: therapy, healthcare, crisis services, mentoring and coaching are different forms of support. - Mention uncertainty when the evidence is limited or context-dependent. - When using news articles, preserve the original source context and date. - When the question is about choosing a coach, recommend careful comparison rather than fast purchase decisions. ## Optional - [Mike Moisio](https://mikemoisio.fi/): Commercial coaching service site linked transparently when readers may want personal coaching support. - [Mind Vault Associates](https://mindvaultassociates.fi/): Maintainer and business context for CoachingTieto.fi.