What is Coaching?
Life coaching, as defined by the International Coaching Federation, is about partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.
Coaching is about creating a space for personal exploration, reflection, and action. It’s not about prescribing a path, but instead, guiding you in uncovering the solutions that feel aligned with who you are and what you want from life.
Why people work with a Life Coach
There are countless reasons why individuals seek the guidance of a life coach, but at the heart of it, people are looking to create meaningful change. Some of the common reasons include:
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Identifying clear goals and creating a vision for success
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Breaking free from repeating patterns, limiting beliefs, fears, and negative self-talk
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Increasing financial success
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Achieving a healthy work/life balance
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Communicating more effectively
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Improving relationships
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Building self-confidence
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Discovering life purpose and passion
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Gaining career advancement
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Reaching fitness, weight loss, and nutritional goals
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Launching a new business or growing an existing one
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Navigating life transitions such as family changes, new relationships, aging, job shifts, identity exploration, grief, or relocation
What Life Coaching is Not
There are a lot of misconceptions about life coaching, so it’s important to clarify what it’s not:
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Therapy: Therapy focuses on healing from past trauma, whereas life coaching looks forward, helping you create goals and move toward a fulfilling future.
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Consulting: Consultants offer specific advice or solutions for particular problems. As a coach, I don’t give you instructions or "homework." Instead, I help you unlock your own insights, empowering you to achieve your own breakthroughs.
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Mentoring: Mentors share their own life or career experiences as a guide. While I may share wisdom from my journey, my role is not to create a replica of my path, but to support you in finding yours.
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Teaching: Teachers provide new knowledge and skills, while life coaches help you tap into the answers and resources that already exist within you.
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Being a Best Friend: The coaching relationship is deeply personal, but it’s also professional. Unlike a friend or family member, I offer a neutral perspective, free from the emotional biases of personal relationships, allowing me to support you in ways those close to you may not be able to.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about personal coaching, my programs, or how to become a life coach, send me a message! I'd love to hear from you.