Coaching FAQs

Written By Anette White

WHAT IS A LIFE COACH?

A good coach asks great questions to help move obstacles in your mind and get you back on track in life. – Fashad Asl

A Life coach can help you clarify goals, identify obstacles, and develop strategies for overcoming challenges. They focus on your unique skills and talents to create these strategies. By helping you to recognize and use your strengths, life coaches provide the support you need to attain long-lasting change.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LIFE COACH AND A THERAPIST

Coaching isn’t therapy. It’s product development with you as the product. – Judy Hehr

Both coaches and therapists create space for authentic and meaningful communication, addressing difficult and complex issues.

Unlike life coaches, therapists and other mental health professionals focus on healing, treating mental health conditions, and helping people work through trauma and other issues from their past. Certified life coaches are trained to help clients get ‘unstuck’ and move forward in life.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A LIFE COACH?

The following are some positive outcomes that could result from working with a life coach:

  • Improve self-confidence

  • Discover clarity of purpose

  • Unlock your potential

  • Set and achieve major life goals

  • Improved communication

  • Manage time and productivity

  • Foster better relationships

  • Stay motivated

HOW DOES LIFE COACHING WORK?

You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be. – Marianne Williamson

Your life coach keeps you focused, and on track by helping you to identify available options that you may have overlooked. They focus on exactly what you want to achieve and help you get there faster. Utilizing the tools and techniques your life coach teaches will help you become more driven in achieving your goal.

SO, DO I NEED A COACH?

Coaching is the universal language of change and learning - CNN

If you answer “yes” to one or more of these statements, you should definitely work with a coach!

  • I am ready to create more balance in my life.

  • I am ready to improve my personal and business relationships.

  • I am ready to make real and positive changes in my life.

  • I am ready and willing to overcome self-limiting behavior.

  • I am ready to create and take action to achieve my goals.

  • I am ready to achieve a sense of fulfillment at work and in life.

  • I am ready for more fun and enjoyment in my life.

  • I want to work less and make more money.

  • I can benefit from someone who will help me stay on track.

Anette White http://anetter.com
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