What is self-esteem? ... and how to raise it.

Self-esteem to me is the basis of every success in life. Without self-esteem, the person is diminished and participates less in life, missing out on detecting and taking up opportunities that may arise. In my coaching practice I come across many clients whose underlying issue is that of a lack in self-esteem. For me it is thus important to be able to help raise people's self-esteem and allow them to become more engaged in life, interact more with people, and take up new chances and opportunities that present themselves on the way...