When looking for a life coach, you’ll need to consider several things.

 

Your Coach Specializes

First, you need someone that specializes in the area that you need work on. Remember, a coach is not a therapist and they are there to listen to you. If you choose someone to help you get your goals done, ask them if they offer a free sample of their work first, so you can decide if they are a good fit with you.

Goal-Focused

You also want to know that they will boost you. When I work with a client, I listen to their goals and then I repeat back to them what they said. This shows I’m listening and willing to help them repeat their goals until it is etched into their mind — in the same way that advertisers do. With the information overload we all experience today, it is important to stay focused on your goals with a clear vision of how to attain them. It takes — some say — 10 positive comments to undo one negative one, so find someone that is positive towards you and your plans.

Finding The Right Life Coach

Find a coach that has fair pricing, read the reviews, choose one in your niche and don’t be afraid to ask them exactly what you are hoping to get out of the experience in the beginning. Coaching is a fast growing sector for good reason. It takes a wise, humble person to admit they could improve with a coach. Look at the top performers in any area and they mostly all use one.