2. Is Life Coaching like therapy or counselling?

 

Life Coaching does call for honest, sincere dialogue but it is NOT therapy, counselling or psychology. Often these practices rely on looking at the past to help formulate a particular solution to a specific problem or issue. Or a therapist will look to address a physical or mental condition. The coach will take a more holistic view and come to have a picture of how your past has shaped your present however, the focus is on what you are dealing with now and where you want to be in the future. A coach works with clients to help them find the answers.

 

3. Why should I use a Life Coach?

 

You know how it feels when something inside tells you it's time to move on? Yet often it seems much easier for you to remain in a groove or pattern in the short-term, where the urge or motivation for change isn't around long enough for you to actually do anything about it. Before you know it, months, sometimes years have gone by and nothing has changed. Many of us take what we think is the ‘easy option', and remain in this stuck place, though often complain about our situation. Now, imagine that you are deciding on change. You know it really is time to move on…but how?

 

This is where Coaching comes in. Once you've decided to move on, your coach is there to gently push, encourage and basically hold you accountable for that change. The coaching helps get you focused on what you want, why you want it and enables you to bridge the gap between where you are now, and where you want to be so you can see how you can get there. And since the coaching takes place in a judgement-free space, it helps provide you with the confidence, structure and motivation to accomplish your goals and ambitions.  Life Coaching is really about you investing in YOU.

 

4. How do I know Life Coaching is for me?

 

You don't really know until you try, though anyone can usually benefit from hiring a coach. Why not start by being really honest with yourself and answering some of these questions?

•  Do you have some clear goals or ambitions to work towards?
•  Is your home or life clutter-free and well organised?
•  Do you find you have enough time to do what you really want?
•  Do you have a plan on how you'll achieve your desires?
•  Are you as successful as you want to be in your career?
•  Are you happy in your relationships?
•  Do you have a good work/life balance?

If you answered ‘yes' then that's great, coaching might not be for you at this time. However, if you hesitated or answered 'no' to the questions then coaching could be of benefit to you. The insights you gain from your coaching relationship will help free you from the obstacles you feel are holding you back and you'll see that you have the answers to succeed.