You’ve been asked about your experience with life coaching. How do you know if it’s right for you?

Absolutely! Identifying what you want to change or achieve in your life is indeed the first step in determining if life coaching is the right path for you. By clarifying your specific goals, whether they relate to career, health, personal development, or overall well-being, you can gain clarity on the areas where you seek improvement or transformation.

Assess whether you have clear goals or objectives that you want to achieve but may be struggling to attain on your own. Life coaching can provide valuable support and guidance in clarifying your goals and creating actionable plans to achieve them.

If you are having challenges navigating a change forward then coaching is a great fit. The next question is finding the right coach for you. Have some conversations and go with the coach you feel comfortable with and believe can help you get the results you are after.

Evaluate your willingness and openness to personal growth and development. If you're seeking opportunities to expand your self-awareness, overcome limiting beliefs, and unlock your full potential, life coaching can be a valuable resource for facilitating growth and transformation. Reflect on your readiness and willingness to embrace change and make positive shifts in your life. Life coaching can empower you to break through barriers, overcome obstacles, and create lasting change in areas such as career, relationships, health, and personal fulfillment.

This is perhaps the only area where you, yes you, can take charge. Without that leap of change, one will stay in the status quo. Change isn't easy; it's a journey that requires a lot of resilience, courage, and patience. Your destination is in your hands. No one else will proactively plan change in your life for you.

I use a coaching application form to determine how ready the client is to be coached and make lasting changes. The specific question I ask is 'when do you want to start?'. The possible answers are today/this week/next week/next month/not sure. This tells me how ready the client feels and whether there is hesitance or doubt in committing.

You will NOT benefit from life coaching if you: - lack commitment and are not ready to invest time, effort, to the goals you set. - believe that a coach will solve all your problems without your active participation and effort. - are not open to receiving feedback, trying new approaches, or considering viewpoints that differ from your own. - are not ready to take ownership of your choices, actions, and outcomes in your life. - expect coaching to provide instant, dramatic changes without recognising that personal growth is a gradual process. - are uncomfortable with self-reflection, exploring emotions, and examining your beliefs, coaching might be challenging.

You will 100% benefit from life coaching if you are: 1. Feeling stuck, unhappy and need clarity and direction. 2. Struggling with a sense of stagnation or lack of progress. 3. Uncertain about goals, purpose, or decision-making. 4. Wanting to improve your relationships, or personal life overall. 5. Focusing on your wellbeing and manage your stress levels and increase your overall happiness and life satisfaction. 6. Navigating conflicts and enhancing communication skills at work. 7. Establishing clear, achievable objectives for personal/professional development. 8. Building your self-confidence, addressing low self-esteem and overcoming self-doubt. 9. Balancing responsibilities and want more work-life balance. 10. Looking for accountability.

Every small success is worthy of celebration. If your goal is to establish a habit of waking up at 5 a.m. every morning, consider the baby steps you can take to achieve that. Start by setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier each week until you reach your target time. Establishing a consistent bedtime routine can also help you wake up feeling more refreshed. Celebrate each morning you achieve your goal, as these small victories will keep you motivated on your journey to success.

Accountability is key in life coaching because it keeps you committed to your goals. Having someone hold you accountable, like a coach or a friend, makes you more likely to follow through. It's like having a workout buddy who helps you stay focused and motivated. With accountability, you're more likely to make progress and achieve your goals.

Consider whether you resonate with the coaching style, approach, and expertise of the life coach you're considering working with. Building a strong rapport and trust with your coach is essential for a successful coaching partnership, so take the time to explore different options and find the right fit for you.