Life Coach
“You don’t have to be great to get started but you have to get started to be great.”- Les Brown
What is a life coach?
A wellness professional who helps clients achieve their goals and improve their well-being.
They can help clients in many areas of life, such as their career, relationships, self-care, and more. Life coaches can help clients
How can a Life Coach Help?
Is there a Board that regulates life coaches?
Unfortunately, no. Anyone can hang a shingle and call themselves a life coach. Its important to only hire someone trained with credentials & proper certifications,
Is there a difference between a life coach and a therapist?
YES! Coaches must ensure that they remain within their scope of practice. Coaches who attempt to practice outside of the coaching scope, such as a coach who attempts counseling that is specific to other licensed professionals, can face legal "FEDERAL" ramifications, which vary by state. Coaches guide, Clinicians counsel
What does a life coach do?
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Uses listening skills to generate empathy
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Trusts the client to be an expert in their own lives
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Refrains from advising or making decisions for the client
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Uses exercises and models to empower growth
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Helps the client decide on goals
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Guides the client on creating actionable step
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Holds the client accountable
What types of life coaches are avilable?
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Life Planning
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Spiritual
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Social Skills Building
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Career Planning
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Health & Fitness
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Personal Development
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Wealth & Finance
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Skills Building
How do I choose a life coach?
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Specialization in the area you want to improve
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Training and certification
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Engagement in the coaching community
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Comfort & good rapport
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Coaching style
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Methodologies and tools the coach uses
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Approach to coaching (the plan)
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Cost: coaches charge between $75 and $200/ hour