How to become a Life Coach

What does a Life Coach do?

Do you class yourself as a people person? Do you pride yourself on the excellent advice you're always offering to friends in need? If the answer's yes, then you could make the ideal Life Coach...

A life coach helps individuals identify and achieve their personal and professional goals by providing guidance, support, and accountability. They work with clients to clarify their values, aspirations, and obstacles, and then assist them in creating actionable plans to move forward.

You could specialise in particular areas such as careers, or you might choose to give more general advice.

Typical responsibilities for a Life Coach include:

Meeting clients individually or in groups to discuss problems and challenges
Helping people to explore their options and set goals to achieve their ultimate aims
Help clients overcome setbacks
Giving motivational talks to those whose confidence is lacking

Is a career as a Life Coach right for me?

If you're a bit of a pessimist and consider any form of self-evaluation to be 'navel-gazing', then this probably isn't the profession for you. However, it could be ideal if you look on the bright side and want to help others do the same.

A good Life Coach will be:

A great listener
Good at communicating with people from all walks of life
Non-judgemental
Able to keep clients' details confidential
Great at helping clients to explore issues without telling them what to do
Confident at public speaking

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Career progression and salary expectations for a Life Coach

The average starting salary for a Life Coach can vary.

Get qualified as a Life Coach

You don't need any formal or academic qualifications to become a Life Coach, but potential clients might look upon you more favourably if you have an industry specific qualification. It's also a good idea to become a member of a professional organisation like the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or the British Psychological Society.

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What's it like to be a Life Coach?

"I've always seen myself as a provider of good advice to my friends and family, so it was natural that I came upon Life Coaching several years ago. This job is all about helping people to see the glass half-full and finding new ways for them to achieve those goals they might have thought are unattainable. I love it when my clients make the decision to take positive actions to improve their mental and sometimes physical well-being - it's what makes all my work worthwhile."