Life Coaching Frequently Asked Questions

• How does life coaching differ from regular therapy?

  Life coaches are not therapists or psychologists; they don't work on trauma or resolving things from your past. Instead, life coaches listen to what you want to achieve in the present and help you devise ways to get there. They work like consultants; although they may not be experts in your chosen field, they are life specialists and can help you formulate a plan that works best for you to achieve your goals no matter what they are.

• How long does life coaching last?

  It depends on the client and the issue you are trying to solve. Some people may see success after a month; others may need a few months to a year.

• Can I hire a life coach for a short-term specific project?

  Absolutely! You can hire a life coach for any type of issue you want to work on in your life. However, after the initial success, you may find there is more work to be done, and you want to keep working with your life coach on other things.

• Why would successful people hire a life coach?

  Even if you have had great success in your life, perhaps you want to take things even further but feel you have reached a block or ceiling in your career. Your life coach can help you find opportunities to expand your limits to achieve even more.

• Shouldn't I be able to reach my own goals myself?

  Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Our culture teaches us that you must work hard, be independent, and do everything yourself; however, with the encouragement and support of a life coach, you can achieve even quicker results than you might by yourself. In addition, it's good to have an outside perspective to help you see things you might miss.

• Why is life coaching successful?

  Many people are tired of the status quo and want to do more with their lives, but they don't know where to begin. Life coaching can help you determine your life's direction and then map out a plan to get there. Having goals motivates people to move forward.

• What will my life coach focus on?

  Whatever you want to focus on. Your life coach will work within your framework and only focus on the areas of your life that you want to change.