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What are the responsibilities as a life coach

A life coach helps people achieve personal goals by providing education on health, nutrition, fitness, work/life balance, relationships, career development, etc.

Clients should have a life coach to help them develop positive attitudes and goals for self-improvement.

A coach can offer encouragement and support, which is the most important thing. While they may not have all the answers, they will be able to help you find them.

They're there to help you make decisions and take action toward achieving your goals.

Who could become a life coach

A life coach can be anyone, no matter their background or age.

It doesn't make a difference what your experience is in other areas. All that matters, however, is your desire help others.

Life coaches are typically trained at the university and have received postgraduate qualifications. There are also self-taught coaches.

Can a coach help with anxiety issues?

It's important for people to know that there are many different types of anxiety disorders. Every individual reacts differently when exposed to the same stimuli. It is best to first identify the anxiety type before you approach anxious clients.

This will help you create a plan to address their particular problem.

Life coaching is generally about helping people gain control of their lives. This can be especially helpful for people suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, and relationships.

Consider whether your life coach is a specialist in helping clients to deal with these kinds of issues.

You should also check if the coach offers group counseling and workshop services.

You can meet regularly with your loved one to discuss the progress and make improvements.

You should also inquire about the coach's credentials and training.

Statistics

• According to ICF, the average session cost is $244, but costs can rise as high as $1,000. (cnbc.com)
• Life coaches rank in the 95th percentile of careers for satisfaction scores. (careerexplorer.com)
• 80 percent of respondents said self-confidence improved, 73 percent said relationships improved, 72 percent had better communication skills, and 67 percent said they balanced work and life better. (leaders.com)
• According to relationship researcher John Gottman, happy couples have a ratio of 5 positive interactions or feelings for every 1 negative interaction or feeling. (amherst.edu)
• Needing to be 100% positive and committed for every client regardless of what is happening in your own personal life (careerexplorer.com)

External Links

coachingfederation.org

• International Coaching Federation at Home

tonyrobbins.com

• Tony Robbins is your life coach
• 13 proven ways to keep a healthy relationship going with Tony

inlpcenter.org

• The Best NLP Training & Certification from the World's First Online NLP Institute

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

• How can life coaching help improve health outcomes A systematic review of intervention research - Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects.
• The broadening and building theory of positive emotions. PMC

How To

How to become Life Coach

The most asked question online is "How do I become a coach?" There are many routes to becoming a Life Coach, but these steps will help you get started as a professional.

1. Find out what you want to do. Before you can start any career, it is important to know what your passions and interests are. If you don't know your passion, it can be difficult to get into coaching. You should think about what you love about this field before you look at all the options. If you are thinking "I would like help people", then it is time to look into how to be a life coach.
2. Make a plan and set goals. Once you know your goals, you can create a plan. You can start to read about the profession. You can keep track of all the information you have learned so that you have it handy. Don't rush to get things done without a clear goal and vision. Set realistic goals that can be achieved over the next few year.
3. Be patient. You will need patience and determination to be a life coach. The hardest part of any training program is the first one. You might spend between 2-4 hours per week with clients after your initial training period. This will mean that you'll be working long hours and weekends. But if you love what it is, you'll never feel tired, even after you work 14 hours per day.
4. Be certified. To become a licensed life coach, you will need certification from a recognized organization such as NLP Certification Institute (NLCI). You will be able to gain credibility with potential employers and open up new possibilities.
5. Network. You should also build relationships with other experts and coaches. Ask for help and share your knowledge. Once you have enough experience you can offer assistance to others who are just starting out in coaching.
6. Keep learning. Never stop learning. Learn more about the field by reading books, articles, and blogs. Learn more about psychology and communication.
7. Keep positive. Negative attitude is the number one mistake made by new coaches. Be positive. A successful coach is always positive. Your words and actions will reflect on your clients. Smile and keep your eyes open for opportunities to be positive.
8. Practice patience. As mentioned earlier, the first year of practicing as a life coach is usually the hardest. Take breaks, and think about why you want to be a life coach.
9. Enjoy the process. You may feel like you are on a never-ending journey, but the rewards will outweigh all the difficulties. Along the way you'll meet some amazing people and will also learn a lot.
10. Have fun. Enjoy the ride. Most importantly, have fun.