Why should you hire a life coach? Life coaches are often portrayed as caricatures on a lot of television shows. They sometimes are portrayed as these spiritual gurus that celebrities in particular can’t make decisions without consulting. That really is not the intent of life coaching. Instead, life coaching is to help you move forward through a particular situation. And it’s specifically not therapy. You aren’t going to be spending time revisiting past traumas and its impact on your life. It’s about establishing foundations for you to move forward, and identifying whatever might be holding you back. A coach is not there to fix your past. A life coach is there to help you chart your future. This is an important distinction. They’re not going to be there to hold your hand, through your journey. More likely they are there to kick your butt.
A New Vision of You
You are looking for somebody who can present you with ideas and help you craft a vision forward, this is where a coach can add a real value to your life. Now, this may be in the area of career if you are middle-aged and stuck in the same place. Maybe you’re an executive who wants to explore writing a book and public speaking. It could be that you’re just burnt out and want to work for yourself. Some of the common goals a life coach may work on are:
- Career change
- Writing a book
- Work Life Balance
- Starting a business
- Overcoming a fear
- Relationship issues
These are all things that a coach can help you navigate. Much like a sports coach in school, a life coach is going to have expectations. You are going to be paying them to kick your butt. Be prepared to be pushed out of your comfort zone because that’s why you really need to hire a life coach in the first place.
