What Is A Life Coach?
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A Life Coach is a professional who provides the framework, questions, exercises and accountability for you to make the positive changes you want in your life.
Some people expect a Life Coach to tell them what to do. In reality, a Life Coach prompts you to tell him or her what YOU want to do. The coaching agenda comes from you. You are in charge, while the Coach helps guide.
It is the collaboration in the coaching relationship that creates opportunity and change. Remember, coaching is about forward action and positive change.
Let me clarify that Life Coaching is not psychotherapy or working on past-based issues or traumas.
Why Would I Need A Life Coach?
You realize that struggling alone is not productive. Working with me as your Life Coach, you will:
Learn how to stop dwelling on things you cannot change
Focus on things you can control
Utilize available resources
Invest in things that give meaning and purpose to your life
Use tools and techniques to improve your social interactions
Change your behaviors and gain new perspectives
How Do We Begin?
In our FREE Discovery Consultation, we’ll discuss what’s going on in your life now and what you want to change. We’ll talk about what’s really important to you and determine if your life’s priorities are compatible with your new goals.
If you agree that you are ready and committed to begin, we’ll put the coaching process into action. The time commitment for coaching is unique to each person. It generally involves a 50-minute weekly session over a three-month period. This time can be extended as needed. Here are the five basic steps:
Identify Your Goals
Design A Realistic and Measurable Plan
Resolve Conflicts or Blocks
Learn New Perspectives, Communication Skills and Behaviors
Embrace Weekly Accountability Homework Assignments
Some Benefits Reported by People Using Life Coaches:
“I learned that you have to reach outside yourself to connect with others.”
“I’ve been able to put new tools and strategies into action for better outcomes.”
“I was able to identify what needed to be changed in order to move forward.”
“I have gained confidence to shape and embrace my future.”
“I learned new ways of solving problems and regained control of my goals.”
“I’ve learned that asking for help is a show of strength, not weakness.”