CIAO believe people can change their own lives and we want everyone in prison and those convicted of offences in our communities to be offered life coaching that challenges and supports them, so they can help themselves and others. The charity has coached around 1500 men, women and children (including their families, staff working with them and those at risk of offending). Coaching is radical: it gets to the root of our values, motivation and goals. It also gives individuals complete responsibility for changing their own lives. Coaches do not mentor: we do not advise or suggest solutions. Instead we develop skills and empower clients to think and take action. By building up their inner resources they can find and make the most of external resources when coaching ends. We support others who coach too, so we'd love to hear from you if you're doing the same thing.