What is Life Coaching and do I need one?
That's where a life coach steps in. Life coaches provide the incentive and direction their clients need to improve their careers, relationships, and lives. They help clients to:
It is when an individual partners with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential! Life coaching draws upon a variety of tools and techniques from other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, positive adult development and career counseling with an aim towards helping people identify and achieve personal goals.
Why would I need a life coach?
There are a variety of reasons that people turn to life or wellness coaches for help.
What happens during the coaching process?
First, you'll sit down with your life coach or wellness coach over the phone or in person. The sessions will range from 20 minutes to an hour. During that time you'll talk about what you want to accomplish. Through the questions your coach asks, together you'll define your goals and the challenges that could stand in your way. Then you'll outline the steps you'll need to take to achieve those goals.
You'll have homework assignments -- things to think about or do between coaching sessions to work toward your goals. You might
need to write in a journal or create "action plans" of things you want to accomplish.
Your life coach or wellness coach will offer support and guidance along the way. And your coach will hold you accountable for
achieving your goals.
You'll work with your coach for a period of a few months or longer. The time frame depends on how often you meet and what you're
hoping to accomplish
About me:
I am a certified life coach from the Life Coach Institute of Orange County (http://www.certifiedlifecoachinstitute.com/) .
References
http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/life-and-wellness-coaches
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaching
That's where a life coach steps in. Life coaches provide the incentive and direction their clients need to improve their careers, relationships, and lives. They help clients to:
- Hone in on their skills and ambitions.
- Refocus their life's goals.
- Overcome obstacles that stand in the way of achieving goals.
It is when an individual partners with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential! Life coaching draws upon a variety of tools and techniques from other disciplines such as sociology, psychology, positive adult development and career counseling with an aim towards helping people identify and achieve personal goals.
Why would I need a life coach?
There are a variety of reasons that people turn to life or wellness coaches for help.
What happens during the coaching process?
First, you'll sit down with your life coach or wellness coach over the phone or in person. The sessions will range from 20 minutes to an hour. During that time you'll talk about what you want to accomplish. Through the questions your coach asks, together you'll define your goals and the challenges that could stand in your way. Then you'll outline the steps you'll need to take to achieve those goals.
You'll have homework assignments -- things to think about or do between coaching sessions to work toward your goals. You might
need to write in a journal or create "action plans" of things you want to accomplish.
Your life coach or wellness coach will offer support and guidance along the way. And your coach will hold you accountable for
achieving your goals.
You'll work with your coach for a period of a few months or longer. The time frame depends on how often you meet and what you're
hoping to accomplish
About me:
I am a certified life coach from the Life Coach Institute of Orange County (http://www.certifiedlifecoachinstitute.com/) .
References
http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/life-and-wellness-coaches
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaching