How to Find a Life Coach

So you are thinking about making some changes in your life. You believe you are ready to move into something BIG, but feel you need a little help getting there. Then life coaching can certainly help. Many believe that life coaching is for everyone but not everyone is a successful life coach. So how do you know how to find a coach that is right for you?

The one word answer is "explore."

Many life coaches offer a free, one-time sample session. This is your best way to find out if you connect with your coach. Investigate many coaches and ask lots of questions. Use the sample session to work on an issue that you've been grappling with and see how you feel at the end of the discussion.

Ask yourself:

• Did I feel motivated to take some action?
• Did the coach give me the space and freedom to explore areas that I was interested in exploring?
• Was the coach's style something that I was comfortable with?
• Do I feel that I can trust this person?
• Did the coach push me into areas that I was unsure about? (Although you might be resistant, this is something you want to happen).
• Did the coach ask good, thought-provoking questions?

Not every sample session will give you the time to find all the answers you are looking for, but it will provide you with some initial thoughts. After your sample session, feel free to ask the coach how he works, where she was educated, how many hours/years they have coached for and anything else that is important to you. Rates/fees, availability, time commitments and manner of coaching vary greatly between coaches so it's good to have an idea of your budget, if you would like in-person sessions, telephone coaching, or email capabilities, and have some thoughts about how often you would like to meet, etc. when you talk.

 

I do sample sessions, too!  You'll never know until you try...

Why Do I Need a Coach?

Life coaching can help you in many ways:

• Do you know what's important to you?
• Do you know what's really important to you?  
• Do you have trouble staying focused?
• Do you want help attracting more of what you want?
• Are you interested in discovering what holds you back?
• Do you need help clarifying your values and vision?
• Do you need help creating goals and action plans?
• Are you the type of person who likes to be held accountable?

Life coaching is the practice of assisting clients determine and achieve personal goals - whether it's making changes to improve health, career, relationships or your physical environment.

Let a life coach help you take that first step today.  (Hint:  Ask me!)