How do you measure and evaluate the progress and outcomes of your Life Coaching clients?

Or...simply listen. Listen deeply and pay attention to what the client is saying. Is there an underlying message that they haven't been able to get across? Ask about that... Listen to them as if every word they say could win you millions of dollars. Only once you learn about them deeply, will you be able to set solid and helpful objectives rather than being stuck with a stale modality.

I've found that simple bullet points work beautifully. You'll know in session what is important to write down and what isn't. If needed, look over those notes in between sessions to see if any important questions need to be asked. It could also be that you need further clarification. The key here is not to overcomplicate things.

...don't try to "fix" your client as quickly as possible. Real change is not an overnight thing. Becoming a person who now does things a new way can be a struggle. There could be internal and external resistance to face. Listen. Really listen. Feed it back to confirm you agree on what's being communicated. Then ask what they think the next step(s) could be, and what a realistic timeframe might be.

It's essential to measure our clients' progress as it's highly motivational for them and easy to miss without intentional assessments. Clients will often get stuck in looking at how far they have to go to reach a goal. Looking at how far they've come fuels them to stay the course of their personal growth journey. It's one of the most rewarding parts of coaching to show clients all the progress they've made.

Totally agree We are negatively biased and spend more energy on the “lows” and I always encourage celebrating the wins! I’ve personally learnt this lesson as I tend to focus on the learning and lesson and have to remind myself the little wins and the things I no longer do. These need to be celebrated to acknowledge the growth and to help create the new neural paths in our brains which are associated with the new behaviour.

In my experience using a values wheel exercise mapped with energy currently placed can be powerful, done at the start of the journey and poignant milestones Allowing clients to evaluate their values and mesure the amount of energy they place on each and compare over time provides a visual of where they could focus. When plotted on top of each other the movement can be seen and provide an anchor as well as a guide on where focus could be placed.

Well-being and Quality of Life: Coaches may consider factors related to the client’s overall well-being and quality of life. This can include assessing changes in self-confidence, self-care practices, stress management, work-life balance, and satisfaction in different areas of life. It’s important to note that measuring and evaluating progress in coaching is a collaborative process between the coach and client. It relies on open communication, shared goals, and ongoing dialogue. Coaches customize their evaluation methods to fit the unique needs and objectives of each client.