Let’s make this really personal . . . What will a life coach do FOR YOU?
Life coaches promise to motivate, offer support when you need a boost in confidence, and help you decide which direction to take.
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A life coach will facilitate growth for you in virtually every aspect of personal development. Some possibilities include the fine-tuning of career direction and development, the building of management, executive and leadership skills, helping with business start-ups and entrepreneurialism, life skills, personal fulfillment, life balance, and the development of specific skills or knowledge.
The coach facilitates your personal growth by . . .
- drawing out your potential, not directing and training you,
- developing your gifts, not imposing theirs on you
- encouraging your reflection and introspection rather than by directing you.
Coaching is never judgmental or based on assumptions, but it will hold you accountable.
Consider this example scenario . . .
”Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?”
This is one of those questions many job-seekers dread during an interview, and it can also be daunting to answer on a personal level. With all your responsibilities, activities and projects, it’s sometimes hard to see the big picture. It can be too easy to become overwhelmed or feel like you’re lacking direction. Worse still, imagine finding yourself at the end of your work years and feeling regret or disappointment in where you ended up.
This would be a great time to call on your life coach and make sure you are where you want to be, doing what you want to be doing.
If you feel frustrated with some aspect of your life, not sure how to consistently make better choices, or just want to have more happiness, peace of mind and passion, then know that life coaching can do that for you.
