What is Life Coaching?
Life Coaching is a powerful, collaborative, motivational, inspiring, and action driven process meant to move you from confusion, indecision, stress, lack of fulfillment and lack of balance to a life of connection, excitement, fulfillment, happiness and success. Life coaching helps you look at where you are now and where you would like to be, then it helps you decide the best actions to take to bridge that gap.
How do you know if you need a life coach? A coach can be a great resource of support if you want to succeed in your life. People who are drawn to coaching may already be successful in some areas of their life. They want to take their success to a new level and achieve results faster than they could on their own. If you find any of the following statements familiar to you, then a life coach might be able to help you make a difference you are looking for:
You feel like you've lost direction and are stuck in a rut.
You've lost confidence and self-esteem.
Your life seems to be all work and no play.
You moved to a new location (or job) and feel overwhelmed by new possibilities.
You think things would be great if only you... had a new job, could lose weight, have more money,…etc.
Things are OK for you but could be better.
You want to rediscover your dreams and live a life true to yourself, and not the life that others think you should be living.
You've had a problem or challenge for a long time, and not sure how to sort it out.
You have a specific goal in mind, but don't know where to start.
What Life Coaching is not?
Life coaching is not Psychology, Counseling, Therapy, Consulting or Advising. Coaches do not provide any medical, financial, psychological or career advice. Life coaching is not a solution for deep-rooted problems, such as depression or mental illness; and if coach feels that your needs fall outside of his/her area of expertise, he/she will recommend that you seek services from the appropriate specialist.
What are the benefits of having a Life Coach?
Coaches have experience in helping people become aware of what is most important for them and stimulating them to take action based on priorities for success and fulfillment. Your coach will help you challenge limiting assumptions and beliefs, that may be stopping you from moving forward. He/she will give you space and time to think through your challenges, come up with different options and set an action plan. He/she will keep you motivated and accountable in reaching your goals.
Your coach will help you discover your true values, and help you work on a plan for fulfilling them. If you've lost direction, your coach will help you focus on your dreams and what matters the most to you.
Most importantly, you get to talk about your problems and challenges with someone who is not going to interrupt you, criticize you or make judgments about you. And everything you say will be in total confidentiality!
How Does Life Coaching Work?
Coaching can be done face-to-face, over the phone, Skype or even e-mail. Mostly, it will be only you and your coach, though sometimes, coaches can provide group coaching on a particular topic or a special program. Usually, you will meet or call your coach at a pre-arranged time for weekly, bi-weekly or monthly sessions. Sessions last between 30 to 60 minutes, during which time, you and your coach will discuss an issue and decide on action steps to move you towards your goals. Your coach will encourage you, guide you and may offer suggestions if it's appropriate. He/she may give you some highly effective exercises or "homework" to work on in between session.
Life coaching can be an exciting and challenging experience for you. However, it isn't a magical process. Coaching requires a high level of enthusiasm and commitment. You have to invest your time, money and energy to experience positive results. And you have to be able to open your mind and your heart to all the changes that may be ahead for you.
Life coaching is hard work, but it's well worth the effort!
Are you ready to create yourself a life you are meant to live? Then click on the button below to schedule your first Free session and start Engineering Your Best Life today!
If you're not quite sure or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you reach the success and fulfillment that you deserve.